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The eastern Chinese tech city of Hangzhou, home to e-commerce giant Alibaba and rising AI star DeepSeek, has announced a series of measures to further elevate its status as a high-level innovation hub. The measures are aimed at enhancing high-level innovation platforms, promoting the technology transfer and application, and strengthening the role of enterprises as the main drivers of technological innovation, Lou Xiuhua, head of the municipal bureau of science and technology, said at a press conference. Among the measures is a partnership plan, which encourages collaboration between tech innovation platforms, universities, enterprises and industrial chains. The city will accelerate…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Today, the Pakistan Embassy, Beijing organized a special event to commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day. The event reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast political, diplomatic and moral support for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions. Messages from the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read on the occasion. These messages strongly condemned Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK), reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and urged the United Nations to ensure the long-awaited implementation…

Lahore (DI NEWS ): The students of Riphah Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts (RIHCA) have achieved remarkable success at the Pakistan International Culinary Championship, where top chefs from five-star hotels, leading restaurants, and culinary institutions from across the country showcased their expertise. RIHCA students demonstrated exceptional culinary talent, securing Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in multiple categories. This outstanding achievement is even more significant as RIHCA was the newest institute among all participating institutions. Despite being new to the competition, the students proved their mettle and exceeded expectations, earning recognition on a prestigious platform. The management of RIHCA expressed…

Istanbul : President Asif Ali Zardari, who left Pakistan for Lisbon, Portugal to condole the death of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, held a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Sunday. The meeting took place at the Ataturk Airport State Guesthouse before Erdogan’s departure for Malaysia. Zardari, who was preparing to leave Türkiye, met with the Turkish leader prior to a scheduled press conference. Details of their conversation have not been disclosed. Earlier in the day, President Asif Ali Zardari left for Lisbon, Portugal to condole over the death of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. The…

The appointment of eight new judges to the Supreme Court of Pakistan is under consideration, with a meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) scheduled today (today) under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The meeting will occur at 2 PM in the Supreme Court’s conference room. The appointment process has been controversial for months due to disputes over seniority, leading to divisions within the judiciary. To address the matter, the JCP has sought nominations from the senior judges of all five high courts—Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Islamabad, and Quetta. The meeting will determine whether these appointments will proceed…

A joint operation by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and police in Mir Kalam Banda, Karak, resulted in the killing of five terrorists, police officials confirmed. According to authorities, the operation was carried out in the early hours following intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists in the area. Police further stated that no personnel from CTD or police suffered any casualties during the operation. The bodies of the deceased terrorists have been shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital for identification and further investigation. Security forces have intensified their efforts against terrorism in the region, with operations continuing to ensure…

The Aman 2025 exercise –  hosted by the Pakistan Navy – has become a major diplomatic and strategic event, drawing over 60 countries to Pakistan’s shores. The exercise, held at the Pakistan Naval Academy, is not only a display of naval cooperation but also a key opportunity for boosting Pakistan’s blue economy, enhancing regional stability, and securing vital maritime trade routes. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, in conversation with Samaa Digital’s senior journalist Asim Siddique, stressed the strategic importance of the event, calling it a “prestigious moment” for the country. He assured that the government is providing full support to…

The Special Services Group (SSG) of the Pakistan Navy on Sunday demonstrated its exceptional combat readiness during the ongoing Aman 2025 naval exercise. The biennial Aman exercise, hosted by the Pakistan Navy, has brought together over 60 countries in Karachi to enhance maritime security cooperation. With a focus on counterterrorism, anti-piracy, and joint operational drills, Aman 2025 aims to foster global collaboration in securing vital sea lanes. ‘We operate in every medium’ Lt. Commander Zarar in an exclusive conversation with Samaa Digital’s Senior Journalist Asim Siddique emphasised that the Navy’s SSG is unique due to its ability to operate across…

NEW DELHI: Jacob Bethell is set to miss next week’s Champions Trophy after the left-handed batsman sat out the second one-day international against India with a hamstring injury. The 21-year-old Bethell made 51 in the opening defeat last week, but was missing on Sunday as India took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Cuttack. The 50-over Champions Trophy begins on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai.“I’m pretty sure (Bethell) has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy, to be honest,” captain Jos Buttler admitted after England’s four-wicket defeat. “That’s really disappointing for him. Obviously, he played nicely…