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More than 100 cutting-edge robotics products will make their debut at the upcoming 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, nearly twice as many as last year, highlighting the conference’s growing role as a global stage for innovation. Set to take place from August 8 to 12 in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, the 2025 edition of the conference will be held under the theme of “Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent.” The event will showcase over 1,500 exhibits from more than 200 leading robotics companies from around the world. A key feature will…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on Saturday after visiting Lahore, where he paid tribute at the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal. At Noor Khan Air Base, he was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and other senior officials. A 21-gun salute was accorded to the visiting dignitary, who is accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a high-level delegation. Earlier, President Pezeshkian began his two-day official visit to Pakistan — his first since assuming office — when he landed at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport. He was warmly welcomed by…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal,  met the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in Beijing. Vice Minister Sun Weidong warmly received Minister Ahsan Iqbal upon his arrival, said a press release issued here on Saturday. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a particular focus on the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), especially industrial development and business-to-business cooperation. Ahsan Iqbal conveyed the message of goodwill from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to the Chinese leadership. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : China and Pakistan signed an agreement in Beijing between Hazza Institute of Technology and NAVTTC to boost vocational, technical, and professional training under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted that the next phase of CPEC will focus on business-to-business cooperation and industrialization, aiming to create 1,000 new jobs in the coming years. He stressed that Pakistan’s youth, with two-thirds of the population under 30, must be equipped with future-ready skills in AI, robotics, big data, green technology, and advanced manufacturing to seize opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution. The Uraan Pakistan Program,…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during Multan Garrison visit reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared to retain a decisive lead amid the changing nature of modern warfare According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday, the COAS was received at Corps Headquarters by the Corps Commander Multan and was given a comprehensive briefing on the operational preparedness and ongoing training activities of the formation. Expressing satisfaction over the high standards of readiness, he lauded the formation’s professionalism and strategic competence. Emphasises national unity in hybrid warfare era Later, the army chief held…

The federal government has accelerated its campaign to deport foreign nationals residing illegally in Pakistan, with a particular focus on undocumented Afghan citizens, officials confirmed on Saturday. The Ministry of Interior reiterated that residing in Pakistan on expired Proof of Registration (PoR) cards is illegal, warning that Section 14B of the Foreigners Act will now be enforced to ensure the return of under-trial Afghan nationals. “The PoR cards expired on June 30, and anyone still residing in Pakistan under this documentation is now considered to be living illegally,” said an Interior Ministry spokesperson. Authorities have been directed to arrest and…

Rumours are once again circulating in the entertainment circles regarding actor Urwa Hocane, who is believed to be expecting her second child with husband and singer Farhan Saeed. The speculation arose after a recent video clip of the actress went viral on social media, in which she appeared to be showing a visible baby bump. The short video, widely shared on Instagram and TikTok, shows Hocane dressed in a traditional outfit with ornate jewellery, posing for a shoot. It did not take long for social media users to flood the comment sections with questions and observations regarding her physical appearance,…

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has opened up about the mental health challenges he faced during the final phase of his marriage, revealing that he suffered from anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. The leg-spinner, speaking on a podcast for the first time since his divorce from choreographer Dhanashree Verma, said the past few years had been some of the most difficult of his life. “I was having anxiety attacks, I was depressed, I was having suicidal thoughts,” Chahal said. “Due to anxiety, my body would start shaking, I would sweat even though the AC was running in the room.” Chahal…

A preliminary inquiry into the derailment of the Islamabad Express near Kala Shah Kaku has revealed that the accident was caused by fresh breakage in the railway track under the moving wheels of the train. The incident occurred around 7:30pm on Friday near the 1239th kilometre point on the Lahore-Islamabad railway line, when the train — en route from Lahore to Islamabad — derailed near Nullah Dek, between Sheikhupura and Muridke. According to the initial findings of railway officials, the track appeared to have fractured under the pressure of the engine and its nine coaches. “The breakage is quite fresh,”…

American fashion retailer American Eagle has issued a public statement defending its brand ambassador, actress Sydney Sweeney, after an advertising campaign featuring the Euphoria star faced criticism online for allegedly promoting racially charged undertones. The campaign, titled “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” showcased the 27-year-old actress modelling items from American Eagle’s fall collection. However, the slogan drew backlash from some quarters on social media, where critics interpreted the phrase as a veiled reference to “great genes,” implying a celebration of whiteness and inherited traits. A report by US publication Salon argued that the campaign’s language echoed phrases that have “historically been used to celebrate whiteness, thinness,…