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The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Sunday that 98% of government Pakistani Hajj pilgrims have been issued visas for this year’s pilgrimage, with efforts underway to resolve remaining biometric-related issues affecting a small fraction of applicants. According to a spokesperson for the ministry, most of the delays are due to biometric complications faced by semi-literate pilgrims or those coming from remote areas. “We are working diligently to issue the remaining 1.5% of visas that are pending due to incorrect biometric data,” the official said. The ministry’s dedicated Hajj i-Cell is in continuous contact with affected pilgrims to provide assistance…

Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng criticized U.S. tariff hikes on May 3, saying China does not want a trade war, but is not intimidated by it, and if the U.S. wants to talk, it should act in the spirit of equality, respect and reciprocity. Xie made the remarks in a speech delivered at an open house presenting northwest China’s Gansu Province. He said that in today’s global economy, no country can thrive alone and building barriers only blocks the flow of shared growth. Xie pointed out that the U.S. benefited a lot from the global trade rather than…

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from May 7 to 10 and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday. With a historic vision and from a strategic height, President Xi and President Putin have guided China-Russia relations in the new era to always forge ahead despite a complex external environment and demonstrate the relations’ defining features of everlasting good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutual benefit,…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry Peshawar is not only making all out efforts for socio-economic uplift of the traders and industrialists but through its sub-committees, the SCC&I is also working for uplift of social welfare, arts and cultural sectors so that every citizen of Pak-homeland could be benefitted from its outcome to the best possible level. This was disclosed by Mr. Fazal Muqeem Khan, President SCC&I Peshawar while addressing a delegation the Executive Committee of a local organization namely Friends of GCCP who called on him at his chamber today under chairmanship of Malik Amjad…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has said that Pakistan is still waiting for a response from India regarding its offer to support a neutral, transparent, and credible investigation into the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Ambassador Sheikh emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to peace and its desire to avoid escalation. “Unfortunately, India has not given any positive reply so far,” he said, stressing the need for international mediation to prevent further tensions in the region. He urged the United States to take a constructive role not just in…

ISLAMABAD : Government has decided to convene the National Assembly session on May 5 (Monday) to deliberate on India’s baseless allegations against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. According to sources, the decision to convene NA session was taken during a high-level consultative meeting held at Parliament House. Minister of Defence Khawaja Asif chaired the meeting which was attended by senior officials from the ministries of defence, law, and parliamentary affairs. The session is likely to include a formal condemnation resolution, targeting India’s alleged false flag operations and what officials described as “unfounded accusations” against Pakistan. Sources indicated that the resolution…

Apple has warned that its costs will increase by approximately $900 million for the quarter running from April through June, as the company faces the financial implications of the Trump administration’s tariffs on imports from China. The announcement came during Apple’s quarterly earnings call, with CEO Tim Cook providing insights on how tariffs will affect the company’s bottom line. While tariffs had a minimal impact on Apple’s costs in the January to March quarter, the tech giant expects a larger financial burden this time around. Cook clarified that the $900 million estimate assumes no significant changes to the tariff policies…

ISLAMABAD : World Press Freedom Day is being observed today across the globe including Pakistan to inform the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights. This year the World Press Freedom Day global commemoration will focus on the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism and media under the theme: ‘Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.’ World Press Freedom Day gives people the chance to pay tribute to media professionals who risked or lost their lives in the line…

The Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) had around 75.32 million members by the end of 2024, including about 6.42 million members newly added last year, the CYLC said on Saturday. The CYLC had nearly 4.4 million organizations across the country by the end of 2024, according to statistics released by the CYLC Central Committee. There were roughly 2 million CYLC organizations at schools, colleges and universities last year, with around 38.5 million members, the data showed. The remaining CYLC organizations were linked to enterprises, public institutions, urban and rural communities, social organizations and other fields.

Yumna Zaidi has emerged as a significant player in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Known for her emotionally rich performances and strong script choices, she has evolved from a promising debutante in Thakkan to the nation’s most awarded actress at the Lux Style Awards (LSAs). Her early career included impactful roles in dramas like Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahin, where she stood tall alongside industry veterans. From 2014 to 2017, Yumna steadily built her reputation through quality projects such as Jugnoo, Mausam, and Zara Yaad Kar, choosing depth over glamour. Commercial success came with Ye Raha Dil and Ishq Zah e Naseeb,…