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ISLAMABAD : At least 31 people were killed and 169 others were injured in a suicide blast at a mosque in Tarlai area of Islamabad on Friday, said Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon. The bomber exploded himself at the entry gate of an Imambargah during Friday prayers when an attempt was made to stop him. Police and security officials cordoned off the area to collect evidence while injured are being shifted to hospitals. Sources said an emergency has been declared at PIMS and other hospitals. State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry has reached PIMS hospital to meet the injured…

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Musadik Malik, said on Friday that the youth will be provided with technology and investment to protect the environment in Pakistan. Addressing the ceremony, Federal Minister Musadik Malik said: “We need to guide our younger generation. The youth alone can bring a climate revolution to this country. Finland carried out revolutionary work to save its forests.” “Ten years ago, Shanghai and Beijing were the most polluted cities in the world. Today, China is the world’s largest supplier of green energy. Chinese youth have protected the environment through modern environmental technology,” he said.…

World Bank President Ajay Banga has said that Pakistan will need to create 30 million jobs over the next ten years, with an annual requirement of 2.5 to 3 million new jobs. In an interview with an international news agency, Ajay Banga warned that failure to provide employment to the country’s young population would lead to rising unemployment, instability and migration. He said the World Bank would maintain an annual partnership of $4 billion with Pakistan. The World Bank president said that 90 per cent of jobs are generated by the private sector, while agriculture could provide one-third of total…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  A ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr residence to present the Order of Nishan-e-Pakistan (Mark of Pakistan) to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The highest award of Pakistan was solemnly conferred upon the Head of our state by the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari. It was noted that this high distinction represents a worthy recognition of the joint efforts to expand multifaceted cooperation, as well as a reflection of the friendly relations and deep respect extended to the people of Uzbekistan. Confidence was expressed that the Uzbek-Pakistani strategic partnership will continue…

Basant returned to Lahore after nearly two decades, but the joy of the festival was once again overshadowed by accidents. The much-anticipated three-day Basant festival began at midnight, with residents rushing to rooftops across the Walled City, particularly around Mochi Gate, to welcome the colourful celebration after years of absence. Cries of “Bo kata” rang out as kites filled the sky. Young participants learnt kite flying techniques from elders, while families gathered on rooftops, describing Basant as a festival that spreads love and warmth across the city. However, violations of the Basant code of conduct were reported from the very start. Incidents…

The United States has said it stands with Pakistan following the recent militant attacks in Balochistan. The US State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs expressed solidarity with Pakistan in a message posted on X. The bureau said the banned Balochistan Liberation Army is a designated foreign terrorist organisation and added that it supports efforts to bring those responsible for the horrific attacks to justice. It is pertinent to note that Pakistan’s security forces have successfully concluded Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 against Indian-sponsored terrorist elements in Balochistan, delivering what the military described as a decisive blow to militant networks operating…

Bitcoin has fallen sharply, extending losses after a turbulent week for the world’s most widely traded cryptocurrency. The digital currency was down nearly 14 per cent on Friday morning, trading at around $62,900. The decline follows a series of steep losses that began last weekend, when Bitcoin slipped below the $80,000 mark. After the latest drop, Bitcoin, known for its sharp price fluctuations, has lost nearly one-third of its value since the start of the year. Bitcoin surged after the re-election of United States President Donald Trump fuelled expectations that Washington would introduce a more cryptocurrency-friendly regulatory framework following years…

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president has written to the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding Pakistan’s decision not to play against India in the forthcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. The letter warned Pakistan of the losses linked to not playing the match against India, sources said. It stated that Pakistan should reconsider its decision to avoid the match against India, according to sources. The SLC has said there is a strong risk of heavy financial losses if the Pakistan–India match is cancelled. The letter requested the government of Pakistan and the PCB to review the decision. According to…

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Thursday that the provincial government would extend the Basant festival across Punjab if it proved successful in Lahore this year, strictly in line with the approved standard operating procedures (SOPs). She said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had become associated only with rhetoric and unrest. She questioned why the PTI leaders appeared opposed to public happiness, adding that whenever people began to enjoy themselves, the party surfaced with calls for disorder. Azma Bokhari said abusive campaigns had been launched on social media against Lahorites during the festive activity. She said that those who rarely…

Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s 2026 New Year reception on Thursday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that in the new year, the world has become even more turbulent, posing severe challenges to peace and development. History has repeatedly shown that division and confrontation lead nowhere, and the right choice is for all countries to pull together as passengers in the same boat, he said.