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Since its first launch of National Tree Planting Day on March 12, 1979, China has made remarkable strides in afforestation and ecological restoration, especially in recent years, reinforcing its commitment to green development and environmental sustainability. From the concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” to setting “dual carbon” goals, these efforts have increased China’s forest coverage and improved ecological resilience, demonstrating the country’s leadership in global environmental protection. In 2024, China planted 4.45 million hectares of trees, raising the country’s forest coverage to over 25 percent, with total forest stock volume exceeding 20 billion cubic meters.…

Google has officially rolled out Google Wallet in Pakistan, enhancing the digital payments ecosystem with contactless payments, online transactions, and in-app purchases. The service integrates with local banks, allowing users to make fast and secure transactions. How to set up Google Wallet in Pakistan: Setting up Google Wallet is simple: Download the Google Wallet app from the Google Play Store. If you have a linked debit or credit card, it will automatically appear in your wallet. Tap “Add a card” to manually add a new one. Follow the verification process to tokenize your card. Once added, you can use your…

LAHORE : The Punjab Home Department on Wednesday sent a communique to the School Education Department calling for raising awareness about “Good Touch Bad Touch” among children across the province. The communique stressed that awareness of ‘Good Touch Bad Touch’ should be included in children’s curriculum, and educating children about personal safety was the need of the hour. According to the communique from the Home Department, awareness about this vital aspect should be incorporated into the syllabus of primary classes. It said that with proper education and awareness, children could recognise inappropriate behaviour and report it. “Parents and teachers should…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with China Media Group (CMG) organised a seminar titled “China in Spring: China’s Opportunities, Shared by the World.” The event highlighted China’s recently concluded Two Sessions, which set the course for the country’s governance, economic growth, and global engagement. DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood welcomed dignitaries to the ISSI-CMG seminar, acknowledging the presence of Ambassador Jiang Zaidong. He highlighted the significance of China’s ‘Two Sessions,’ particularly in shaping economic policies, advancing high-tech industries, and setting a 5% GDP growth target for…

Your Excellency Ambassador Inam-ul-Haq, Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Your Excellency Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, DG ISSI, Your Excellency Ambassador Masood Khan and Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi, Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director CPSC, ISSI Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon! It is my great pleasure to attend the seminar on China’s Two Sessions, jointly organized by China Media Group (CMG) and the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad. The theme of the meeting mentions “China’s Spring,” which reminds me of the song “The Story of Spring.” The song tells the story of Comrade Deng Xiaoping, the chief architect of China’s reform and opening-up, driving the…

QUETTA: Security forces successfully freed 155 hostages and eliminated 27 terrorists who hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Bolan district, pledging to continue the operation until the last militant is defeated. The train, carrying over 400 passengers in nine bogies, was en route from Quetta to Peshawar on Tuesday when an unknown number of terrorists took passengers hostage, security forces said. Security sources said that forces were continuing the operation to rescue the remaining hostages. They said that terrorists, some of them wearing suicide jackets, were using passengers as human shields, security sources revealed. Due to the presence of hostages,…

ISLAMABAD :Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi stays in contact with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti after the horrific attack on the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express. Naqvi expressed sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the incident and assured the Balochistan chief minister of full support by the federal government. Both leaders lauded the security forces for their timely action. Naqvi heaped praises on Bugti by saying that the Balochistan CM was a brave man. Security forces have rescued 155 of the hostages and eliminated 27 terrorists after attack on train. Terrorists took passengers of the Jaffar…

ISLAMABAD : The National Assembly session will be held today (Wednesday) at the Parliament House at 11:30am. Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq will preside over the session. The National Assembly Secretariat has issued a 17-point agenda for today’s session. As per the agenda, Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamat Khan will introduce a bill further to amend the Anti-Dumping Duties Act, 2015 (The Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill,2025) during the session. Minister for lnterior and Narcotics Control, Senator Mohsin Naqvi, will introduce a bill further to amend the Extradition Act, 1972 (The Extradition (Amendment) Bill, 2025). He will also lay before the…

President Asif Ali Zardari condemned on Tuesday the attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan. According to details, the president paid homage to the security forces for befitting response to the terrorists. President Zardari acknowledged the valiant efforts of security forces for rescuing the passengers. “Those who have attacked the passengers are standing against Balochistan and its values,” said President Zardari. The president said, “The Baloch people denounce those who have attacked the passengers, elders and children. No religion or society teaches to commit such a heinous act.” President Zardari had prayed for the speedy recovery of the passengers. Meanwhile,…

“Since the 90s women have come far ahead in Pakistan, but it is still not enough”, said TV and Theatre Actor, and Child Protection Activist Nadia Jamil, at a talk held at the Lahore Fort on ‘The Resilience and Timeless Impact of Women.’ Addressing a group of women at the Arz Gah, she underscored the need for women to love, respect and celebrate themselves.  The session was organized by Aga Khan Cultural Service – Pakistan (AKCS-P) for their female staff to mark Women’s Day. Representatives of the Walled City Lahore Authority were also in attendance. CEO AKCS-P Tausif Khawaja noted…