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The much-anticipated 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) begins today, with a dazzling opening ceremony scheduled for 7 PM in Rawalpindi. The star-studded event will feature electrifying performances by renowned artists, including Abida Parveen, Ali Zafar, Abrar-ul-Haq, Natasha Baig, Talha Anjum, and Young Stunners. A spectacular fireworks display will also light up the sky to mark the beginning of the tournament. Strict security arrangements have been made for the event, while the scorching summer heat poses an added challenge for the organizers this season. Cricket legends from around the world will be seen in the commentary box, including…

LAHORE:Punjab University’s Department of Archaeology and Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences have agreed to establish joint collaborative scientific research field projects to promote bilateral historical linkages in connection with the CPEC: One Belt one Road Initiative. In this regard a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held at PU VC’s office committee room. On this occasion, PU VC Prof Dr M Ali, Senior Researchers of Institute of Archaeology CASS Dr Tong Tao, Dr Li Xinchen, Assistant Researchers Dr Ai Wanqiao, Dr Quo Jing, Researcher Dr Jia Hui, Director Punjab Archaeology M Iqbal Khan Munj, PU Director…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : China will lift the additional tariffs on products imported from the United States to 125 percent, effective from Saturday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Friday.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : A Chinese proverb wisely states: “If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.” In the heart of Punjab, near the 2×660MW Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant, this philosophy is taking root in the form of sustainable community transformation. Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy (Private) Limited (HSRE), a pioneer in Pakistan’s energy sector, is channeling its corporate social responsibility (CSR) vision beyond electricity production. Through the establishment of the Huaneng Pakistan Vocational & Technical College (HPVTC), the company is…

As technology rapidly advances, 6G, the next-generation wireless technology after 5G, has emerged as a global focal point in the race for next-generation communication. Speaking at the Global 6G Conference 2025 on Thursday, Wu Hequan, an academic at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, predicted that smartphones will evolve into artificial intelligence terminals as China works to commercialize 6G around 2030, empowering users to create content more efficiently and spurring a new wave of information consumption. According to Wu, communication technologies are undergoing fundamental transformations from 5G to 6G. Wu Hequan, an academic at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks at…

On April 10 local time, shares of several major U.S. film and media companies fell sharply. The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. saw their stock prices drop by 6.79 and 12.53 percent, respectively. As of the market close on April 10, stock performances of major U.S. media and entertainment companies were as follows: The Walt Disney Company: closed at $85.23, down $6.21 (–6.79 percent); Comcast Corporation: closed at $33.68, down $1.50 (–4.26 percent); Netflix, Inc.: closed at $921.17, down $24.30 (–2.57 percent); Paramount Global: closed at $10.92, down $0.22 (–1.97 percent); Sony Group Corporation: closed at $22.92,…

In just a few days, the U.S.-China tariff dispute has intensified dramatically. On April 2, the U.S. imposed a 34-percent “reciprocal tariff” on Chinese imports, following earlier hikes from 10 percent in February to 20 percent in March. In response, China quickly retaliated on April 4 with matching tariffs on U.S. goods. This move triggered a sharp escalation from U.S. President Donald Trump, who imposed an additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese imports, bringing the total to 104 percent. China’s response was swift: it raised tariffs on U.S. goods from 34 percent to 84 percent, placed 12 U.S. entities under…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia from April 14 to 18, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : A prestigious book launch ceremony for the latest work by renowned broadcaster and China affairs expert Shahid Afraz Khan, titled “چین: آج اور کل”, was held at the National Language Promotion Department (NLPD) in Islamabad. The event drew an esteemed audience including Federal Ministers, former Ambassadors, leading scholars, educationists, policy analysts, and students from various institutions — underscoring the depth of interest in China-Pakistan relations. The book offers a compelling and holistic portrait of the People’s Republic of China, presenting the features of a vibrant, resilient, and future-focused nation. Described by many as more than just…

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which opened Wednesday in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.