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China’s Ministry of Water Resources on Sunday activated a Level-IV emergency response for flood control in Beijing. Since July 24, the Chaobai River has experienced heavy to torrential rainfall. The Miyun Reservoir, located in the northeastern suburbs of Beijing, on Sunday recorded its largest inflow flood since the reservoir was built over six decades ago, according to the ministry. Over the next three days, the Chaobai River will continue to experience moderate to heavy rain, and some small and medium-sized rivers within the affected zones may experience floods above the warning level, it said. The ministry urged local authorities to…

Over 50 experts and scholars from nearly 20 universities and research institutions in China and Japan gathered at a forum in Beijing on Sunday to discuss how to boost people-to-people exchanges and foster cultural understanding between the two countries. The forum, co-hosted by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development and the Japan-China Friendship Center, covered topics such as high-quality development and modernization in both countries, social governance from comparative perspectives, China-Japan cooperation in times of global transformation, and the joint pursuit of lasting world peace and development. Xie Fuzhan, president of the China Foundation for Human Rights Development, highlighted…

RAWALPINDI : The Chinese leadership lauded the Pakistan armed forces as a cornerstone of resilience and a vital contributor to peace in South Asia. They expressed it during separate meetings with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, who undertook an official visit to China, said ISPR. During the visit, the COAS held a series of high-level meetings in Beijing with senior Chinese political and military leadership, reaffirming the ironclad strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. The top military commander called on Han Zheng, Vice President of China and Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China. Discussions focused on…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Amid growing regional cooperation and geopolitical shifts, media leaders from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states gath-ered for a high-level forum aimed at fostering deeper journalistic collaboration and shared narratives. At the opening session, Fu Hua, Director-General of China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, urged media organizations across the SCO region to build unity through com-munication and work collectively toward inclusive development. Fu Hua highlighted the importance of establishing a common voice that accurately re-flects the achievements and aspirations of SCO member countries. “We must strive to speak a common language that captures the depth of our…

Ratings agency S&P Global raised Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’ and placed it on a ‘stable’ outlook on Thursday, saying the country’s finances and reserves had been stabilised by International Monetary Fund (IMF) support. “The stable outlook reflects our expectations that continued economic recovery and government efforts to enhance revenue will stabilise fiscal and debt metrics,” S&P said in a statement on the move. “We also expect that sustained official financing will support Pakistan in meeting its external obligations, and that the country will continue to roll over its commercial credit lines over the next 12 months.”…

A Lahore court on Friday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Senate opposition leader Shibli Faraz and issued summon orders for PTI founding chairman Imran Khan in a case linked to an alleged attack on Islamabad police personnel deployed outside the former’s Zaman Park residence. The case was registered at Lahore’s Race Course police station in 2023 against the former premier and other party leaders following clashes between the PTI supporters and police. The deposed prime minister, who was ousted from power via the opposition’s no-confidence motion in April 2022, has been facing a slew of charges ranging from corruption to…

Acclaimed actors Ahad Raza Mir and Maya Ali are set to share the screen for the first time in an upcoming drama. Both stars have earned widespread acclaim for their stellar performances—Maya Ali in dramas such as Diyar-e-Dil, Mann Mayal, Jo Bichar Gaye, and Suno Chanda, and Ahad Raza Mir in hits like Yakeen Ka Safar, Yeh Dil Mera, and Hum Tum. The drama is penned by celebrated writer Faiza Iftikhar, known for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, and will be directed by Farooq Rind, the visionary behind Ishq Murshid, Pyar Ke Sadqay, and Besharam. This marks the first time the two…

Komal Meer has opened up about body-shaming, weight gain, and the persistent online rumours surrounding alleged plastic surgery. In an interview, Komal revealed she had long battled disordered eating and had always been underweight, even as critics within the industry body-shamed her. She disclosed: “I was repeatedly body-shamed by those within the entertainment industry: co-actors, directors, stylists.” She recalled being labelled a “stick” and “a hanger on clothes”, leading to persistent pressure to look more ‘appealing’ for the screen. Komal added: “I was told that I needed to gain weight to look more appealing on screen.” The breaking point came…

LAHORE : Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has emphasised that enemies will always face disappointment due to the unwavering national unity of Pakistan. The military spokesperson stated this during a meeting with representatives of various religions and youth during a special session held in Lahore. He added that Pakistan’s strength lies in interfaith harmony, which is a foundation of national power. The enemy will always fail in its malicious ambitions due to the unity and solidarity of the Pakistani nation. He stated that Pakistan is a peace-loving and progressive country. Lt Gen…

Torrential monsoon rains in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district have triggered deadly landslides and flash floods, leaving a trail of destruction across the region. Several lives have been lost, while the search continues for at least 25 missing tourists caught in the natural disaster. So far, more than 300 tourists have been rescued by emergency teams, despite harsh terrain, debris, and continuous rainfall hampering relief efforts. Authorities have declared several areas in Astore Valley and Thor as disaster zones due to the severity of the situation. According to official estimates, 20 to 25 people remain unaccounted for in the mountainous region. Search…