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Security forces have killed at least five India-sponsored terrorists and injured several others during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, said security sources on Thursday. According to security sources, motorcycle-borne militants were en route to execute a terrorist attack, but forces targeted them by using advanced weapons in Kali Suran area of Panjgur. Security forces said a significant cache of advanced weapons and ammunition, three vehicles, two motorcycles, an IED device and a flag of a banned organisation were recovered from the possession of terrorists. The group was involved in target killings, kidnappings, armed robberies,…

By: Izmi Herlani There are moments in aviation history when rank becomes irrelevant, age loses meaning and one decision outweighs an entire lifetime. For Pakistan Air Force, that moment came on 20 August, 1971, not in a grand aerial battle, nor amid the thunder of a large strike package, but inside the narrow cockpit of a T-33 trainer aircraft. There, a 20-year-old Pilot Officer, Rashid Minhas, faced an attempted defection, a contested aircraft and an approaching border. He had little time, no easy choice, but a duty. Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, holds a place in PAF history that…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : H.E. Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, Governor of Sindh Province, today visited the Rwanda High Commission in Islamabad, where he was received by H.E. Fatou Harerimana, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The visit was undertaken on a reciprocal basis following H.E. Fatou Harerimana’s visit to the Governor House in Karachi in April 2026. The engagement reflects the growing political and diplomatic interaction between Rwanda and Pakistan, while highlighting the increasing importance of provincial-level cooperation in strengthening bilateral relations. During the meeting, H.E. Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi and H.E.…

A century ago, the accordion first arrived in Xinjiang’s Tacheng through the ancient Baktu Port – and on August 15th, that musical journey reaches a new peak at the opening ceremony of the 6th Xinjiang Tacheng International Accordion Art & Culture Festival. Against the shimmering lights of Qianquan Lake, artists from across the globe gather to celebrate a shared language of melody, proving that harmony knows no borders.

China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for the policy to 57, immigration authorities announced on Thursday. Effective from August 20, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam holding ordinary passports and interline passenger tickets with confirmed dates and itineraries bound for a third country or region may enter China through any of the 65 ports across the country and stay up to 240 hours, or 10 days, without a visa, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA). Citizens of these two countries holding ordinary passports will also be eligible…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday that China and South Korea should demonstrate strategic vision and work to ensure the healthy, stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. Wang expressed hope that South Korea, based on its fundamental interests, pursues an independent foreign policy and develops relations with other countries in parallel without conflict. Wang said that since the end of last year, the top leaders of the two countries have…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday extended congratulations to Andras Baka on his assuming the office as Hungary’s president. In his message, Xi said Hungary, one of the first countries to recognize the People’s Republic of China, shares a long-standing traditional friendship with China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 77 years ago, both countries have always adhered to mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, and achieved remarkable results in collaboration across various fields, he said. Xi said he attaches great importance to developing China-Hungary ties and stands ready to work with Baka to carry forward the traditional…

The federal government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging its interim order directing the transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment. The petition was filed by the Islamabad chief commissioner through the Islamabad advocate general, seeking a review of the Supreme Court’s August 18 interim order. The government argued that the order directing Imran Khan’s transfer to the hospital went beyond the court’s jurisdiction and therefore required reconsideration. According to the petition, Imran Khan was sentenced to three years in prison by an additional sessions judge on August 5, 2023.…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. They exchanged views on recent regional developments and discussed efforts to promote regional peace and stability. FM Fidan invited DPM Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to be held in Istanbul later this month. Ishaq Dar accepted the invitation and confirmed his participation in the meeting.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have paid tribute to humanitarian workers and organisations engaged in relief efforts, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to humanitarian values, human dignity and the protection of fundamental rights on World Humanitarian Day. In his message, President Zardari said relief workers played a vital role in providing timely assistance and support to people affected by natural disasters, emergencies and other crises. He also appreciated the contributions of social workers, medical professionals, child protection workers and human rights activists, saying it was a collective responsibility to ensure that no one was left without help during…