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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a landmark event underscoring the strength of Pakistan-China cooperation, the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK) and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), under the guidance of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, successfully inaugurated the Job Fair 2025 today at the Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad. Held under the theme “Bridging Skills; Building Futures”, the job fair brought together 20 leading Chinese companies operating in Pakistan, offering over 500 employment opportunities to talented Pakistani technical and vocational graduates. The event was graced by H.E. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Pakistan EPS Center (Director: Kim Ki-wook) provides long-term ‘departure guarantee insurance’ and ‘return cost insurance’ among workers who have returned to Korea after the period of stay (up to 4 years and 10 months) has expired after employment in Korea through the Employment Permit System (E9). It guides you to apply for “dormant insurance*, which is inactive because you have not received “guaranteed severance insurance” and “cost return insurance”. Dormant insurance: 3 years from the date of occurrence of the reason for payment of insurance money, the extinctive prescription has been completed, but the policy…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Every time a light flickers on in homes across Punjab, it’s a quiet testament to a team of professionals working in the shadows. Deep within the sprawling grounds of the Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant, a dedicated maintenance crew toils day and night to ensure uninterrupted power generation. They are the invisible backbone of one of Pakistan’s largest energy hubs—resolute, skilled, and always on call. They ensure that every turbine turns smoothly, every boiler runs safely, and every system functions flawlessly. According to official sources, with a capacity of 1,320 megawatts, the Sahiwal Power Plant supplies electricity…

Punjab government has decided to keep all schools open on May 28 in observance of Youm-e-Takbeer, according to an official notification issued by the School Education Department. The department has directed all District Education Authorities to organize special activities during morning assemblies, including tributes to the armed forces of Pakistan. The letter further instructs schools to hold speech contests, patriotic songs competitions, and art exhibitions highlighting the significance of Youm-e-Takbeer — the day Pakistan became a nuclear power. Winners of district-level competitions will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 50,000. The notification also states that summer vacations will be…

Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned recent remarks made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat, describing them as a “hate-driven invocation of violence” and an alarming departure from the political maturity expected of a leader of a nuclear-armed state. The Foreign Office expressed deep concern over the deteriorating tone and rhetoric of Indian leadership, urging the international community to take serious note of the potential threat such statements pose to regional stability. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Modi’s speech, delivered with the fervour of an election campaign rather than the sobriety befitting a head of government, risked…

Pop superstar Taylor Swift surprised fans and media alike by skipping the red carpet at the 51st Annual American Music Awards (AMAs) held on Monday evening at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The 35-year-old singer, who led the 2025 AMAs with six major nominations, was noticeably absent from the pre-show red carpet segment, prompting a wave of reactions across social media platforms. Fans gathered outside the venue and tuned in online in hopes of catching a glimpse of Swift, who was nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Favorite Female Pop Artist, among others, for her record-breaking…

Billie Eilish emerged as the top winner at the American Music Awards (AMAs) on Monday, securing the prestigious Artist of the Year title at a star-studded ceremony in Las Vegas. The 23-year-old singer, known for her ethereal voice and genre-defying music, won all seven categories in which she was nominated, including Album of the Year for her 2024 release Hit Me Hard and Soft and Favourite Touring Artist. Eilish, currently touring Europe, addressed the audience via video message. “This is so crazy. I feel speechless,” she said. “I wish I could be there tonight.” She beat a competitive field including Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and Morgan Wallen,…

Dozens of people were injured on Monday evening when a car drove into crowds of Liverpool Football Club supporters during the club’s Premier League trophy parade in the city centre. Police have arrested a 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area and confirmed that terrorism is not being considered as a motive. Merseyside Police said the incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. local time, when reports came in of a vehicle colliding with pedestrians along the parade route. The man arrested is believed to be the driver of the car, according to Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, who urged the public…

Indian and Pakistani militaries have deployed high-end fighter jets, conventional missiles and artillery during decades of clashes, but the four days of fighting in May marked the first time New Delhi and Islamabad utilized unmanned aerial vehicles at scale against each other. The fighting halted after the U.S. announced it brokered a ceasefire but the South Asian powers, which spent more than $96 billion on defence last year, are now locked in a drones arms race, according to Reuters’ interviews with 15 people, including security officials, industry executives and analysts in the two countries. Two of them said they expect…

US President Donald Trump has conveyed a message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging closer coordination between the two allies on the Iranian nuclear issue, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Speaking to Fox News after concluding a visit to Israel on Monday, Noem said she had “candid and direct” discussions with Netanyahu and conveyed the president’s desire for a unified stance as Washington continues nuclear negotiations with Tehran. “President Trump specifically sent me here to have a conversation with the prime minister about how those negotiations are going and how important it is that we stay united…