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Pakistan is set to host an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on March 3 as part of efforts to secure the next $1 billion installment from the ongoing $7 billion bailout package. The nine-member delegation, led by Nathan Porter, will stay in the country for about two weeks to conduct a comprehensive economic review, sources from the Ministry of Finance confirmed. According to official sources, the discussions will take place in two phases: The first phase will focus on technical-level talks. The second phase will involve policy-level discussions. The IMF team will meet with multiple government institutions, including the Ministry…

The Sindh Education Department has announced that matriculation exams for grades 9 and 10 will be conducted in April instead of Ramadan, providing relief to students observing the holy month. The decision was taken during the steering committee meeting of the department. According to the Sindh Education Department, the new academic year is set to begin on April 7. However, practical exams for grades 9 and 10 will still be held in March as per the revised schedule. Intermediate exams schedule The department has also decided that exams for grades 11 and 12 will commence from April 28.

Apple opens new tab said on Monday it would spend $500 billion in U.S. investments in the next four years that will include a giant factory in Texas for artificial intelligence servers and add about 20,000 research and development jobs across the country in that time. That $500 billion in expected spending includes everything from purchases from U.S. suppliers to U.S. filming of television shows and movies for its Apple TV+ service. The company declined to say how much of the figure it was already planning to spend with its U.S. supply base, which includes firms such as Corning (GLW.N),…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (PAKISTAN) Energy Pvt. Limited, the operator of the 1320MW Sahiwal Coal Fired Power Plant, has earned a prestigious recognition for its outstanding contributions to corporate social responsibility (CSR). The company was honored with CSR Awards in four key categories for the year 2025, a testament to its consistent commitment towards social, environmental, and ethical practices. The Awards Distribution Ceremony, which took place, at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, was organized by the National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH), a respected body known for its advocacy in sustainable development and CSR initiatives. The…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said  that China is willing to work with all countries to uphold a correct view of human rights and push for the reform and improvement of global human rights governance. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while delivering a video address at the high-level meeting of the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. He emphasized the importance of remembering the original mission of human rights governance, which should be people-centered. Wang stressed that China firmly rejects actions that interfere…

Meng Aijun watches carefully from the stands as young football players from villages keep the spectators on the edge of their seats at a stadium in Rongjiang County, southwest China’s Guizhou Province. This is the latest season of China’s Village Super League (VSL), a unique event that has caused a sensation in recent years by combining sports with ethnic cultural elements. The matches are sensational, but Meng is not here for leisure – he’s conducting field research for a proposal he plans to submit at the upcoming annual session of China’s top political advisory body in March. Meng is a…

China calls for establishing a fair and equitable global governance system and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while briefing Chinese media on his visits to Britain and Ireland, attending the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, chairing the UN Security Council’s high-level meeting in New York, and participating in the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa. China will take the 80th anniversary of…

China’s business community strongly opposes the United States overstretching the concept of national security and hindering bilateral economic and trade exchanges, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) said on Monday. A spokesperson for the CCPIT made the remarks in response to a query about the “America First Investment Policy” memorandum. The United States is not only restricting investment from China in sectors such as technology, critical infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, energy and raw materials through security reviews but also using economic sanctions and financial audits to strengthen controls over investment in China in terms of industry scope,…

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China welcomes the positive efforts made by Russia and relevant parties to resolve the Ukraine crisis. Xi made the remarks during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi noted that soon after the full escalation of the Ukraine crisis, he had outlined China’s basic position, including four points about what must be done to address the crisis. The Chinese president proposed that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter must be fully observed, and the legitimate security…

Speech of the Ambassador of Ukraine in IRP, H.E. Mr. Markian Chuchuk Islamabad, 24.02.2024 Excellencies, Honored Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, we come together with heavy hearts to mark a somber milestone. Three years have passed since Russia launched its unprovoked and illegal war against Ukraine—a brutal, bloody conflict that has tested the resilience of the Ukrainian people but has failed to break them. On behalf of Ukraine and all who stand in solidarity with our nation, I extend my deepest gratitude to the Embassy of Poland for its generous hospitality in hosting this significant event. I also express my…