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China’s top legislator Zhao Leji  emphasized resolutely combating “Taiwan independence” separatist activities and curbing interference from external forces. Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, made the remarks at a symposium in Beijing marking the 20th anniversary of the enforcement of the Anti-Secession Law. Zhao, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, stressed the importance of unswervingly advancing the cause of national reunification. Over the past 20 years, especially since the 18th CPC National Congress, the country has further enriched the legal framework for…

China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the G7 allegations of the South China Sea and China’s economic policies, and has lodged serious protests to the Canadian side, the Chinese Embassy in Canada said on Saturday. The Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and G7 Foreign Ministers Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity “grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs, and maliciously slandered and smeared China,” said a spokesperson of the embassy.

ISLAMABAD: A day after the successful rescue operation, the Foreign Office said on Thursday that India was behind the deadly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express, adding that it was orchestrated by the leadership of a terrorist organisation based abroad. FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, addressing his weekly briefing in Islamabad, said that the rescue operation for the Jaffar Express attack has been completed, and intelligence suggests that the terrorists were in contact with their associates in Afghanistan. The statement comes after security forces eliminated all 33 Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists who had hijacked the Jaffar Express which was…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  JazzCash customers can now add their debit cards to Google Wallet, empowering its over 13 million monthly active app users to make secure and seamless tap-to-pay transactions. By linking their JazzCash debit cards to Google Wallet, users can transform their smartphones into convenient payment tools for effortless person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. The integration with Google Wallet strengthens JazzCash’s robust portfolio of payment options, which already includes QR payments, tap-to-pay services, online payments, and debit cards. Customers can choose from three compatible debit cards: the Mastercard Debit Card, the Women’s Debit Card, and the Virtual Debit Card. The…

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will reach Quetta on a day-long visit today (Thursday) to express solidarity with the people and assess the security situation arising after terrorist attack on Jaffar Express. According to sources, the prime minister will preside over a high level meeting to review the law and order situation. The prime minister will also be briefed on the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express. Sources said that important decisions will also be taken during the meeting to deal with terrorists. Earlier on Wednesday, the in a statement posted on the social media platform X, the PM…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the weather will remain partly cloudy and dry in most parts of the country. However, rain, thunderstorm, with snowfall over high mountains, is likely at isolated places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and upper Punjab. Partly cloudy weather with a 60 percent chance of rain, thunderstorm is expected in Islamabad and its surroundings. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain-wind/thunderstorm with snowfall over high mountains is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Buner, Peshawar, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kurram, Khyber, and Waziristan. Most districts of…

Indian opener Shubman Gill continued to dominate world cricket as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the ODI rankings on Wednesday. According to details, Gill, who showed his batting prowess in the Champions Trophy 2025, remained number one in the ODI format. Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam remained in second place in the ODI format. Rohit Sharma moved to the third spot in the ODI rankings. Virat Kohli moved to the fifth spot. Sri Lankan spin bowler Maheesh Theekshana continued to gain the number one spot, courtesy of his bowling prowess. Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi remained in the…

The price of sugar continued on Wednesday to witness whooping hike despite the holy month of Ramadan. According to details, the citizens in Lahore were facing as hardships as the sugar price continued to increase despite the holy month of Ramadan. The price of sugar now reached Rs180 per kg at Punjab’s provincial capital. Within 10 days, the price of sugar had increased by Rs 15 per kg. The 50 kg sugar bag had increased by Rs1000 to reach Rs8400. Meanwhile, the people in Karachi were facing hardships due to the inflated sugar price. The price of sugar increased by…

The United States Embassy in Islamabad has strongly condemned the brutal attack on the Jaffar Express train and the hostage-taking of passengers in Kacchi, Balochistan. The assault, which was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) — a US-designated global terrorist organization — has drawn widespread condemnation. In an official statement on its X account, the US Embassy expressed deep sympathy for the victims, their families, and all those affected by the tragic incident. “We strongly condemn the attack on the Jaffar Express train and the hostage-taking of passengers. The Pakistani people deserve to live free from violence and fear,”…

The New Zealand cricket team returned on Wednesday home after sealing the final spot of the recently held Champions Trophy 2025, primarily in Pakistan. According to details, the Black Caps received overwhelming hospitality back home. The kids also welcomed the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand with great aplomb and made selfies with their cricket heroes. The players also gave autographs to the young kid. It is pertinent to note that New Zealand got drubbed at the hands of India in the Champions Trophy final at the Dubai stadium on Sunday (March 9).