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Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus on Tuesday registered its China-facing AI assistant and was featured for the first time in a state media broadcast, highlighting Beijing’s strategy of boosting domestic AI firms that have received overseas recognition. Since China’s DeepSeek shocked Silicon Valley by releasing AI models comparable to its U.S. competitors but developed at a fraction of the cost, Chinese investors have been on the lookout for the next domestic startup with the potential to upend the global tech order. Some have pointed to Manus. The company went viral on X a few weeks ago by releasing what it…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Pakistan Embassy, Beijing today hosted the national day reception to commemorate the historic Pakistan resolution adopted on 23rd March 1940 in Lahore. The event was attended by a large gathering consisting of senior Chinese officials, diplomats, Pakistani community members, representatives of the Chinese state-owned and private enterprises, academics and leading media personnel, among others. H.E. Ambassador Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. H.E. Ms. Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee also participated in the event. In his…

A Pakistan Army captain was martyred while leading a successful anti-terror operation in Dera Ismail Khan, where security forces eliminated 10 terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Thursday. The operation, based on intelligence, took place on March 20, 2025. During a fierce exchange of gunfire, Captain Hasnain Akhtar, a 24-year-old officer from Jhelum district, embraced martyrdom while fearlessly leading his troops from the front. The ISPR report stated that the security forces had recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during the operation. The slain terrorists were reportedly involved in numerous anti-state activities, including attacks on law…

A Serene Air flight carrying Umrah pilgrims failed to arrive in Karachi even after 48 hours, causing severe inconvenience to passengers. The flight, numbered ER 402, was expected to land at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport from Jeddah at 11:15 pm on March 19. However, the flight was cancelled at the time of departure for reasons that remained unknown. Passengers, many of whom had been eagerly awaiting their return, were transferred to a hotel, but no information was provided to them regarding the rescheduled departure. The travellers, including several Umrah pilgrims, faced hardships due to the unavailability of the flight. An…

A court in Lahore had issued arrest warrants for actress Nazish Jahangir and several others in a fraud-related case, The case, which had been filed by a resident of the Defence Housing Society, accused Jahangir, Sikandar Khan, and others of committing fraud, breach of trust, and issuing threats. The complaint led to the court’s action, with the judge directing the police to arrest the accused and produce them before the court on March 22. Few weeks back, Nazish Jahangir spoken out about the controversy. She dismissed the accusations, calling them a preplanned attempt to blackmail her and damage her reputation.…

Security forces successfully repelled multiple terrorist attacks on police posts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with no casualties reported in either incident. Late last night, terrorists armed with modern weapons attacked the Kangar Pul police post in Miran, Bannu. However, the attackers were forced to flee after a swift and strong response from the police. According to police sources, the assailants attempted to inflict damage, but the officers defended their post, preventing any loss of life or property. Additional police personnel arrived at the scene soon after the attack, launching a search operation to track down the fleeing terrorists. Bannu police confirmed…

The Eid-Al-Fitr festival could be observed on March 31, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), which forecasted the sighting of the Shawwal moon on March 30. The department’s expert, Anjum Nazir Zaighum, stated that the moon’s birth would occur on March 29 at 3:58 pm, with sunset expected at 6:48 PM. In his statement, Zaighum, from the Meteorological Department, explained that the moon would likely be visible for up to 70 minutes after sunset. “The age of the moon at sunset would be 27 hours and 13 minutes,” he added. He said: “For the moon to be visible, its…

Pakistan’s mission to secure over $2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) took a significant step forward as virtual negotiations between the country and the global financial institution continued. The talks, aimed at unlocking essential financial support, showed promising signs of reaching a staff-level agreement in the near future. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, expressed optimism, stating, “I expect the staff-level agreement to materialise soon.” The ongoing discussions between Islamabad and the IMF were focused on several key conditions, with the Pakistani government demonstrating a willingness to accept new terms. These included a notable reduction in…

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has strongly criticised the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) over its failure to justify the prolonged ban on X (formerly Twitter), warning that contempt of court proceedings could be initiated for wasting judicial time. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Alia Neelam, heard the petitions challenging the closure of X. During the hearing, Chief Justice Neelam remarked, “It has been a year, and you have done nothing. Why not take contempt of court action for wasting the bench’s time?” On the court’s orders, PTA Chairman Major General (retd) Hafeezur Rehman and other officials appeared before…

The government has approved the New Gwadar Shipyard Mega Project, activating a Project Management Cell (PMC) as per Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s directive. With Rs. 200 million allocated for PMC formation, key appointments will be made to oversee operations. The modern shipyard aims to boost commercial shipbuilding and repair, create new jobs, and drive economic growth under CPEC Phase II. The 750-acre site has been demarcated, and with land disputes nearing resolution, international tenders will soon be floated. Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir emphasized the project’s strategic importance, urging its launch this year while ensuring employment for Balochistan’s workforce. Equipped with…