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Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi’s reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain. Just when England appeared set for victory after Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal, Argentina mounted a relentless late siege and got their reward as Fernandez levelled before Martinez completed the turnaround in the 92nd minute with Messi providing the ‌pass for the equaliser and the cross for the winner. The result added another unforgettable chapter to one of football’s fiercest rivalries, a contest rich in…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has formally inaugurated the green electric bus service in five districts of Punjab. Addressing the ceremony attendees, Maryam said the service has been launched in Layyah, Chiniot, Sialkot, Okara and Murree, while electric buses are being introduced in all cities and tehsils of Punjab in phases. She said it was a matter of satisfaction that citizens would now have access to comfortable, safe and affordable transport facilities. She described the initiative as the largest public transport system in Pakistan’s history and said electric bus service was being introduced in Murree for the first time. The…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Walee has officially acquired 4Thrives, the reigning PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2026 Champions, marking a significant step in the company’s continued expansion into competitive gaming and esports. Supported by Quick TopUps and BigBaat, the acquisition reinforces Walee’s commitment to building and supporting the next generation of digital entertainment and competitive sports in Pakistan and beyond. Over the past few years, Walee has established itself as a key player in the sports and digital media landscape through strategic investments, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives. Following its growing presence in traditional sports, the company is now accelerating its…

A speech delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, at a gathering marking the CPC’s 105th founding anniversary will be published on Thursday. The speech by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s 14th issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee. Over the past 105 years, the Party has united and led the people of all ethnic groups across the country in unremitting struggles, which fundamentally changed the future and destiny of the Chinese people, blazed…

China on Wednesday rolled out a set of regulations aimed at curbing emotional dependency on AI-powered companion bots, marking a new step in efforts to regulate this rapidly growing sector. AI companion services, which have been used in areas ranging from customer service and mental health support to childcare and elderly care, have gained popularity by simulating human personalities and conversations. But concerns over emotional dependency and other risks have fueled calls for tighter regulation. The new rules require platforms to detect emotional distress, intervene in crisis situations, limit excessive use, give users full control over their personal data, and…

China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.7% year on year in the first half of 2026, reaching 69.57 trillion yuan ($10.28 trillion), data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Wednesday. The country’s key economic indicators have shown solid performance, with new growth drivers expanding quickly, signaling sustained resilience of the economy. In the first six months of 2026, the value-added industrial output of China’s industrial enterprises above designated size, enterprises with annual revenue of at least 20 million yuan, grew by 5.4%. Notably, the value-added industrial output of equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing climbed 9.3% and 13.3%, respectively.…

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality urban renewal on Wednesday during an inspection trip to Shanghai. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need to fully embrace the people-centered philosophy of urban development. Urban renewal initiatives should be carried out in a thorough, meticulous and effective manner in a bid to continuously enhance the people’s sense of fulfillment, happiness and security, he said. In Huangpu District, Xi visited a residential community, where four buildings originally built in the 1950s have been renovated and…

By: Ambassador Jiang Zaidong & Ambassador Albert P. Khore July 16 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between China and Russia – a landmark document that laid a solid foundation for the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era between our two countries. The Treaty formalised the historical tradition of good-neighbourliness and friendship between China and Russia, consolidated the existing ties in conformity with the interests of our peoples, and opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. Built upon the principles of equality, mutual respect,  good faith, and win-win…

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said criticism against the Pakistan Army would not be tolerated, urging political leaders to exercise caution in their choice of words. Addressing PPP office-bearers and ticket holders in Azad Kashmir, Bilawal said law enforcement agencies should conduct investigations strictly in accordance with the law, adding that he had discussed his proposal with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. He said constitutional amendments could not be imposed through the use of force or protest sit-ins, stressing that the PPP was prepared for dialogue and debate. He maintained that the future of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed senior Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials to make monthly visits to Karachi to strengthen engagement with the business community and ensure the prompt resolution of tax-related issues. Chairing a review meeting on FBR reforms, the prime minister directed the federal tax collecting body to cooperate with the business community and resolve its issues on a priority basis. “Senior officers of FBR should visit Karachi in the first week of every month so that there is direct contact with the business community and their issues are resolved without delay,” he said, adding that…