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Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday presided over a CPC leadership meeting on relief efforts following an earthquake in Dingri County, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region earlier this week. Xi also addressed the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, leaving 126 people dead and 188 others injured. A total of 407 trapped individuals have been rescued. It was emphasized at Thursday’s meeting that the disaster relief is…

Oil prices rose in early Asian trade and were on track for a third straight week of gains with icy conditions in parts of the United States and Europe driving up fuel demand for heating. Brent crude futures climbed 24 cents, or 0.3%, to $77.16 a barrel at 0138 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 26 cents, or 0.4%, to $74.18. Over the three weeks ending Jan. 10, Brent has advanced 5.9% while WTI has jumped 6.9%. Analysts at JPMorgan attributed the gains to growing concern over supply disruptions due to tightening sanctions, amid low oil stockpiles, freezing…

The government has initiated work on a comprehensive five-year Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) for 2025–2030, aimed at increasing domestic exports and enhancing the global competitiveness of Pakistani products. The Ministry of Commerce has sought proposals from federal ministries and provincial governments to shape the new policy, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. This framework, which will determine the direction of the five-year trade strategy, will outline priority products, key sectors, and trade promotion targets while aligning with Pakistan’s macroeconomic framework. The proposed policy will include guidance from the Ministry of Commerce and related institutions. According…

Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad announced that Pakistan’s economic growth will surpass 3% in the current fiscal year, with projections indicating further acceleration in the coming year. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the central bank head stressed the importance of maintaining stable and gradual growth to avoid future balance of payments issues. He noted that while Pakistan’s economic growth has averaged 3.5% over the last decade, the country occasionally experiences significant leaps in growth, followed by challenges in the subsequent years. “The path to stable growth lies in gradual and consistent development,” he…

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday indicted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, and others in the May 9 riots case registered at Shadman Police Station. The charges were presented in connection with a case registered at Shadman Police Station regarding the damage to public and private properties. The ATC judge Manzoor Ali Gill conducted the hearing at the Kot Lakhpat Jail, where the accused appeared. During the proceedings, the defendants denied the charges against them. In addition to Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Dr Yasmin Rashid, other accused, including Sanam Javed, are also facing charges. The Shadman…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistani passport has been ranked among the weakest, placed at the 103rd place in the Henley Passport Index for 2025. It falls alongside Yemen on the list. The list disclosed that Pakistani passport offers visa-free access to only 33 countries. The Henley index ranks all the world’s 199 passports according to the number of destinations they can access visa-free. It is based on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For the year 2025, the top spot is secured by Singapore. with its passport allowing visa-free access to 195 countries. Japan has been ranked as…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, brings exciting new features in its latest Version 3.6 Update. Available until March 5th, players can explore the Sacred Quartet mode, where they’ll master elemental arts and uncover hidden treasures. Players can immerse themselves in the visually breathtaking new themed mode, Sacred Quartet, available across Erangel, Livik, and Sanhok maps. Featuring a mystical floating mountain sanctuary filled with elemental energy, players can approach the mountain base to soar into the sky and parachute into the Four Guardians Sect, or remain on the ground to explore training…

The seven-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court – headed by Justice Aminuddin – has adjourned the hearing on the intra-court appeal against the trial of civilians in military courts. The case pertains to the military trial of individuals involved in the May 9 incidents, with the bench questioning the legal grounds and rationale for these proceedings. At the outset of the hearing, the bench posed critical questions regarding the military trials, specifically focusing on the inconsistencies in the handling of cases related to the May 9 events. Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan addressing the lawyer of the Ministry of Defense…

Saudi Arabia – alongside other Gulf states – has strongly condemned the publication of an Israeli map that asserts Jordanian, Lebanese, and Syrian territories as part of a so-called “Greater Israel.” The Kingdom denounced the move as a blatant violation of international laws and an effort to solidify Israeli territorial ambitions at the expense of Arab nations. In a statement issued by the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the Kingdom emphasized its rejection of the map, which falsely claims parts of Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon as part of Israeli territory. The ministry described the map as a reflection of Israel’s continuing…

The Pakistan cricket team faced a setback as reserve wicketkeeper Haseebullah has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against West Indies due to a hand injury sustained during the South Africa tour. The 21-year-old keeper sustained the injury when a ball struck his hand during practice, requiring stitches and forcing his withdrawal from the two-Test series against the West Indies. Haseebullah, who was serving as backup to primary wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan in the 15-member Test squad, made his international debut earlier this year. He played his first T20I as an opening batsman under Shaheen Shah Afridi’s captaincy in…