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LAHORE: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the second match of the three-nation ODI tournament in Lahore on Monday. New Zealand, who beat hosts Pakistan in the opening game by 78 runs at the same venue on Saturday, brought in opener Devon Conway in place of the injured Rachin Ravindra. South Africa are without seven top players in the tri-series because they were involved in a Twenty20 League back home. The series comes on the eve of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai. Teams: New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Devon…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :The Spring Festival of 2025, also known as the Chinese New Year, brought together the Pakistani and Chinese staff at the Sahiwal coal power plant, in an extraordinary display of unity, camaraderie, and cross-cultural bonding. The Chinese zodiac year of the Snake was welcomed with great enthusiasm and excitement, as employees from both nations came together to celebrate not only the arrival of the New Year but also the strong friendship between the two cultures, said a press release issued according to the organizers here. The celebration was marked by a series of exciting sports and games,…

President Asif Ali Zardari’s five-day visit to China reaffirmed the resilience of Pakistan-China’s “ironclad” partnership amid economic and security challenges. In meetings with President Xi Jinping and other top leaders, Zardari emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to CPEC 2.0, regional connectivity, and the protection of Chinese nationals. Both nations pledged to enhance counterterrorism cooperation, develop Gwadar Port, and advance Belt and Road projects aligned with Pakistan’s 5Es framework. The visit also saw Pakistan request debt rescheduling, with China responding positively. This strengthened strategic partnership underscores mutual support for economic stability, security, and global cooperation initiatives.

At a ceremony at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, Governor of Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail praised the enduring Pakistan-China friendship, describing it as “as strong as the Himalayas.” The event marked the handover of 38 solar power systems donated by the Chinese Consulate to Balochistan, benefiting schools, hospitals, mosques, and communities in remote areas. Mandokhail highlighted China’s genuine support for Balochistan’s development beyond diplomacy, while Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong emphasized the project as a symbol of the all-weather strategic partnership under CPEC. The initiative aims to improve energy access, living standards, and socio-economic development across the province.

China’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) has identified the development of standards for low-altitude transport and artificial intelligence (AI) as key priorities for 2025, emphasizing the need to accelerate road-air collaboration and intelligent transport systems. This directive was issued during a meeting on Friday, where a task assignment plan to enhance transport industry standards between 2024 and 2027 was approved, according to an MOT statement. The ministry highlighted the importance of promoting intelligent transport as part of the national pilot program for service standardization, aiming to make the country’s transport industry smarter and more digitalized. This move aligns with China’s broader…

With the opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games, Harbin City in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province has become a focal point, driving a surge in tourism and business activity. Gao Fei, head of a flagship merchandise store at the Asian Winter Games, told CMG that over 1,700 products are on sale. He said sales for some items have increased five to sixfold compared to previous sales, with many hot sale items selling out quickly. Data from Ctrip, a leading Chinese online travel agency, revealed a 388 percent rise in Harbin-related tourism packages during the Games. Meanwhile, inbound travel orders to…

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has stressed all-out efforts to search for and rescue the missing and prevent secondary disasters after a landslide hit southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Saturday. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, underscored the importance of minimizing the casualties to the greatest extent possible. The landslide occurred at 11:50 a.m. in Jinping Village, located in Junlian County in the city of Yibin. The vice premier rushed to the disaster site on Saturday night to guide the rescue operations and emergency response efforts. Upon his arrival, Liu…

Chinese animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” has shattered multiple box office records, becoming the first film to cross $1 billion in a single market and the first non-Hollywood title to join the coveted billion-dollar club. The sophomore outing in the mythological franchise has also set a new record for all-time admissions in China, drawing over 160 million moviegoers, according to data from ticketing platforms Maoyan and Beacon. Helmed by Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, the film hit the big screen during the lucrative Chinese New Year frame on January 29, surpassing 2017’s “Wolf Warrior 2” to become China’s most-watched film.…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach awarded the production accreditation to China Media Group’s (CMG) international broadcast signal production team for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, before the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. Bach praised CMG’s contributions to the Olympic broadcasting landscape, emphasizing the high-quality services for global broadcasters and media organizations. He acknowledged CMG’s leading sports broadcasting capabilities and its significant role in promoting the Olympic spirit. Reflecting on CMG’s collaborations, Bach noted its partnership with the IOC on major events, including the Tokyo…

Swabi : The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will hold a power show in Swabi today. According to the administration, all preparations for PTI’s rally in Swabi have been completed. An 80-foot wide and 40-foot high stage has been set up, lights have been installed in the venue, and more than 8,000 chairs will be placed in the area. For security purposes, 1,400 personnel will be on duty during the rally. During the rally, central and provincial leadership will address the workers. Convoys, led by local leaders from each constituency in Peshawar, will head to Swabi. PTI leader Salman Akram Raja stated…