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At a ceremony at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, Governor of Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail praised the enduring Pakistan-China friendship, describing it as “as strong as the Himalayas.” The event marked the handover of 38 solar power systems donated by the Chinese Consulate to Balochistan, benefiting schools, hospitals, mosques, and communities in remote areas. Mandokhail highlighted China’s genuine support for Balochistan’s development beyond diplomacy, while Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong emphasized the project as a symbol of the all-weather strategic partnership under CPEC. The initiative aims to improve energy access, living standards, and socio-economic development across the province.

China’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) has identified the development of standards for low-altitude transport and artificial intelligence (AI) as key priorities for 2025, emphasizing the need to accelerate road-air collaboration and intelligent transport systems. This directive was issued during a meeting on Friday, where a task assignment plan to enhance transport industry standards between 2024 and 2027 was approved, according to an MOT statement. The ministry highlighted the importance of promoting intelligent transport as part of the national pilot program for service standardization, aiming to make the country’s transport industry smarter and more digitalized. This move aligns with China’s broader…

With the opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games, Harbin City in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province has become a focal point, driving a surge in tourism and business activity. Gao Fei, head of a flagship merchandise store at the Asian Winter Games, told CMG that over 1,700 products are on sale. He said sales for some items have increased five to sixfold compared to previous sales, with many hot sale items selling out quickly. Data from Ctrip, a leading Chinese online travel agency, revealed a 388 percent rise in Harbin-related tourism packages during the Games. Meanwhile, inbound travel orders to…

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has stressed all-out efforts to search for and rescue the missing and prevent secondary disasters after a landslide hit southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Saturday. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, underscored the importance of minimizing the casualties to the greatest extent possible. The landslide occurred at 11:50 a.m. in Jinping Village, located in Junlian County in the city of Yibin. The vice premier rushed to the disaster site on Saturday night to guide the rescue operations and emergency response efforts. Upon his arrival, Liu…

Chinese animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” has shattered multiple box office records, becoming the first film to cross $1 billion in a single market and the first non-Hollywood title to join the coveted billion-dollar club. The sophomore outing in the mythological franchise has also set a new record for all-time admissions in China, drawing over 160 million moviegoers, according to data from ticketing platforms Maoyan and Beacon. Helmed by Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, the film hit the big screen during the lucrative Chinese New Year frame on January 29, surpassing 2017’s “Wolf Warrior 2” to become China’s most-watched film.…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach awarded the production accreditation to China Media Group’s (CMG) international broadcast signal production team for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, before the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. Bach praised CMG’s contributions to the Olympic broadcasting landscape, emphasizing the high-quality services for global broadcasters and media organizations. He acknowledged CMG’s leading sports broadcasting capabilities and its significant role in promoting the Olympic spirit. Reflecting on CMG’s collaborations, Bach noted its partnership with the IOC on major events, including the Tokyo…

Swabi : The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will hold a power show in Swabi today. According to the administration, all preparations for PTI’s rally in Swabi have been completed. An 80-foot wide and 40-foot high stage has been set up, lights have been installed in the venue, and more than 8,000 chairs will be placed in the area. For security purposes, 1,400 personnel will be on duty during the rally. During the rally, central and provincial leadership will address the workers. Convoys, led by local leaders from each constituency in Peshawar, will head to Swabi. PTI leader Salman Akram Raja stated…

Teenager Zunaira Qayyum has been appointed as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund’s (Unicef) Youth Advocate for Climate Action and Girls’ Empowerment. Zunaira’s appointment was announced “Breathe Pakistan Climate Conference” highlighting her remarkable work as a champion for climate action and child rights. The 14-year-old hails from Balochistan and has represented Pakistan’s youth at national and international forums, including COP 29. Her research on the impacts of climate change-induced floods on girls’ secondary education in Hub, Balochistan, was recognised as one of the winners of the Unicef Policy Research Challenge in 2023. Zunaira’s passion for advocacy has led her…

Four senior judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan have written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, requesting him to postpone the appointment of new judges amid ongoing legal and constitutional challenges. The letter, signed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Athar Minallah, highlights concerns regarding the pending petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment and the seniority dispute of judges in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). According to the letter, a constitutional bench hearing the 26th Amendment case may recommend the formation of a full court to deliberate on…

Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan said on Friday that injured opener Saim Ayub will be missed in the Champions Trophy. Addressing a press conference in Lahore ahead of the tri-nation series slated to happen from February 8. He made it clear that the playing XI will be picked up for the matches considering the conditions. Rizwan added, “There are part-time spinners in the squad. That is why, the specialist spinners were not considered.” He stated, “It is not necessary to change the squad.”