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Pakistan has witnessed a notable increase in its oil and gas reserves for the first time since 2020, marking a significant development in the country’s energy sector. This progress has been made possible with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which has played a key role in facilitating energy projects. The Council’s efforts are boosting local investment and exploration activities across the country. In a major breakthrough, oil reserves have increased from 193 million barrels to 238 million barrels, according to a recent report. This new momentum is aimed at addressing energy shortages and reducing reliance on…

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Saba Talpur has dominated in the NA-213 by-election in Umerkot. According to unofficial and unconfirmed results obtained from 479 polling stations, Talpur surpassed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate, Lal Malhi, by amassing 158,446 votes. Malhi secured second place by obtaining 79,790 votes. Nisar Khuhro felicitated Talpur on her potential victory. It is pertinent to note that the late, Nawab Yousaf Talpur had secured a commanding victory in the 2018 general elections, garnering 175,162 votes. His nearest rival, Mir Amanullah Talpur of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), trailed with 44,061 votes.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, held an interactive session with leading representatives of Pakistani media, offering deep insights into China’s neighborhood diplomacy, China-Pakistan strategic relations, and China’s stance on global economic challenges. Ambassador Jiang shared highlights from the recent Central Conference on Work Related to Neighboring Countries held in Beijing, where President Xi Jinping delivered a landmark speech. The Ambassador noted that President Xi emphasized building a community with a shared future among neighboring countries, stressing values of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness. Ambassador Jiang added that China has already formed consensus on…

The China Public Diplomacy Association on Wednesday hosted an AI-themed salon that featured a keynote speech by Lionel M. Ni, the founding president of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), which was followed by an interactive session with Chinese and foreign journalists. The event highlighted how advanced AI models like DeepSeek are transforming knowledge acquisition and content creation. These systems can rapidly process vast amounts of literature, generate high-quality summaries and research papers, and produce multimedia content such as images and videos, enabling users to create diverse materials on demand. Lionel M. Ni stressed that higher education…

Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, met with Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, in Beijing. This marks Huang’s return to the Chinese capital just three months after his previous visit. During the meeting, Huang emphasized that China remains a vital market for NVIDIA and expressed hope to continue deepening cooperation. Huang noted that enhanced U.S. export controls on chips have had a significant impact on NVIDIA’s business. He observed that the world is witnessing intense competition in artificial intelligence (AI), which he views as one of the most transformative technologies of the modern…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) hosted a high-level Round Table Conference (RTC) on “Geopolitical Construct Due to Emerging Global Order – Implications for Pakistan” at its headquarters in Islamabad. The conference brought together distinguished diplomats, analysts, academics, and policymakers to discuss the shifting global geopolitical landscape and its implications for Pakistan. Ambassador Masood Khan, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and President of TMUC, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy, policy coherence, and a balanced approach for Pakistan to navigate complex global rivalries. He highlighted Pakistan’s geostrategic importance and the need to align foreign…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed the importance of improving market expectations and coordinating efforts to address risks and challenges while advancing high-quality development. Li made the remarks at a study session held by the State Council on Thursday. Also in attendance were He Lifeng and Zhang Guoqing, both of whom are vice premiers, and State Councilor Wu Zhenglong. Li emphasized the need to regulate the supply-demand balance, and to pay close attention to expectation management and guidance in macroeconomic governance. Policies should be targeted and tailored to address specific issues, he said, adding that the timing of policy introductions…

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday agreed to build an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, and designated 2025 as the China-Cambodia Year of Tourism. Xi said the ironclad friendship between China and Cambodia enjoys a profound history, a solid political foundation and a strong internal driving force, adding that no matter how the international situation changes, the two countries have always been at the forefront of building a community with a shared future for mankind. Xi noted that at present, changes unseen in a century are accelerating, saying…

The Cambodian version of “The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping,” a multilingual television show produced by China Media Group (CMG), was aired in Cambodia as Chinese President Xi Jinping started a state visit to the country on Thursday. CMG also held a launching ceremony for the show in Phnom Penh. Nearly 200 guests, including politicians, business leaders, academics and media representatives from both China and Cambodia, attended the event. In a congratulatory letter addressing the ceremony, Cambodian People’s Party President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen said Cambodia-China relations are at their best in history, expressing hopes that the…

PHNOM PENH, April 17 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that unilateralism and hegemonism receive no support of the people, and trade wars undermine the multilateral trading system and disrupt global economic order. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Cambodian People’s Party President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen. Xi also urged all countries to unite and firmly keep the reins of national security and development in their own hands, adding that China will maintain the continuity and stability of its neighborhood diplomacy.