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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China hosted the inaugural “Outstanding Diplomats Award” ceremony in Beijing, honoring ambassadors and diplomats who have made significant contributions towards strengthening relations with China and promoting international friendship and cooperation. The prestigious ceremony was attended by senior Chinese officials, diplomats, and representatives from various countries. Wang Yi presented the awards to a select group of ambassadors in recognition of their efforts in enhancing diplomatic engagement, mutual understanding, and people to people exchanges with China. The diplomats honored during the ceremony included ambassadors from Pakistan, Russia, Cambodia,…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) :  China Media Group (CMG) released its integrated media coverage plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at an event in Beijing on Sunday, outlining a cross-platform broadcasting and reporting strategy for Chinese audiences. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said in a video message that China plays an important role in global football and that FIFA looks forward to working closely with CMG to bring the tournament to Chinese viewers. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström is interviewed by CMG. /CMG The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be the first edition…

By: Farid Nazarov In Uzbekistan, the promotion of human dignity, and in particular the reliable protection of children’s rights and interests, has consistently been ensured as one of the priorities of state policy. In recent years, large-scale reforms have been carried out to protect children from all forms of abuse and violence, create a safe environment for them, and strengthen legal guarantees. As a logical continuation of this consistent policy, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Amendments and Addenda to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Connection with Improving the System of Protecting Children from…

By: Ayesha Alam A Special Column on Dr. Niels Stephan Hahn Book.Some books in political history do more than merely provide information; they reshape the reader’s perspective. Two Centuries of US Military Operations in Liberia is one such remarkable work, written by renowned researcher and author Dr. Niels Stephan Cato Hahn. The book presents the two-hundred-year political and military history of the African nation Liberia in a way that compels readers to reconsider the policies of global powers from an entirely new perspective. I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Hahn in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. During our conversation,…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Serious infighting has reportedly erupted within factions of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), with sources claiming that Hayat Khan, described as the elder brother of BLA cadre commander “SM Handle Bahot,” was killed in an armed clash involving the Bashir Zeb group. According to reports circulating from the region, the dispute stems from an escalating power struggle between rival factions over operational control and influence within the militant outfit. The development comes shortly after the reported kidnapping of the Vice Chancellor of Gwadar University, allegedly carried out by elements linked to the BRA backed faction…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Uzbekistan FM Bakhtiyor Saidov. The two leaders exchanged views on bilateral and multilateral matters of mutual interest, including Pak-Uzbek relations and regional developments. FM Saidov also appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in mediation for regional peace and security. They agreed to remain in close contact. A day earlier, Pakistan and the United States signaled continued engagement as Ishaq Dar held talks with Paul Kapur, focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on key regional issues and emphasized the importance of maintaining constructive…

KARACHI: Anmol alias Pinky, who was arrested for allegedly running a drug network, told a local court in Karachi that she had remained in custody for nearly 22 to 23 days after being picked up from Lahore. The suspect was produced before the South judicial magistrate after the completion of her earlier physical remand. The investigating officer requested further physical custody, arguing that progress in the investigation required additional time, while the defence counsel strongly opposed the plea. During the proceedings, the suspected drug queenpin told the court that she was picked up from Lahore by six police officials and…

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ was a sovereign and strategic choice based on a comprehensive assessment of its production policy and future capabilities, the UAE energy minister, Suhail Al Mazrouei, said on Saturday in a post on X. Mazrouei added that the move was not politically motivated and did not reflect divisions with partners. The UAE announced late April that it was quitting OPEC on May 1, dealing a blow to the oil producers’ group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations. “It is not…

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/DUBAI: U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though China gave no indication it would weigh in. Flying back from Beijing on Friday after two days of talks with Xi, Trump said he was considering whether to lift U.S. sanctions on Chinese oil companies buying Iranian oil. China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil. “I’m not asking for any favors because when you ask for favors, you have to do favors in return,” Trump said when asked by a reporter on Air Force One whether Xi had made…

BAGDHAD: Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil in April via the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s new oil minister, Basim Mohammed, said at a press conference on Saturday. Mohammed said Iraq plans to engage with OPEC to boost the country’s production and export capacity, adding that Baghdad aims to reach a production capacity of 5 million barrels per day.