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The federal government has submitted a formal application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), proposing a substantial reduction in electricity tariffs for EV charging stations in a move to promote electric vehicles (EVs) across the country. The application suggests slashing the basic tariff by Rs23.57 per unit. The government has already announced a 44% reduced tariff for electric vehicle charging stations, aimed at making EVs more affordable and accelerating the transition to clean energy. According to the government’s proposal, this reduced tariff aligns with the targets set under Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2030, aiming to boost the adoption…

The sugar mafia has once again tightened its grip on the market, leading to a sharp increase in sugar prices across the country. In the past two weeks, the price of sugar has risen by Rs15 to Rs20 per kilogram in various cities, causing widespread concern among citizens and traders alike.  In Multan, sugar that was available for Rs135 per kilogram two weeks ago is now being sold for Rs150 to Rs160 per kilogramme after a hike of Rs20 to Rs25. Similarly, a 50kg bag of sugar, which previously cost Rs6,750, is now priced at Rs7,200. The trend is consistent…

A new study conducted by British researchers has revealed that children born in January and February tend to be more intelligent compared to those born in other months. The research, based on data collected from 500 hospitals, suggests that individuals born in these months often excel academically and achieve great success in life. What does the study say? According to a government-backed research report, individuals born under the zodiac sign of Aquarius (which covers parts of January and February) are more likely to become famous and wealthy. These children are believed to have stronger reading and learning abilities, setting them…

Controversial Pakistani religious scholar Mufti Qavi has once again made headlines, this time for a marriage proposal to Indian reality star Rakhi Sawant. Known for his involvement in various controversies, including his associations with Veena Malik, Qandeel Baloch, and Hareem Shah, Mufti Qavi has now set his sights on Rakhi Sawant. Recently, Rakhi Sawant has been in the spotlight with rumours of a potential marriage to Pakistani actor Dodi Khan, but it seems her relationship prospects have expanded. Mufti Qavi, known for his provocative statements, has expressed his interest in marrying Rakhi, though he has one condition: his mother’s approval.…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a significant move towards sustainable mobility, foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, has officially launched Electric Bikes as part of its delivery fleet. The collaboration is done jointly with the Government of Punjab and Wasl (a non-banking finance company) with a view to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly delivery solutions. The launch event in Lahore was attended by the Parliamentary Secretary, Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control, Shehryar Malik and Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee, Ahmad Iqbal Chaudhary who also distributed EV bikes among foodpanda riders to officially mark the beginning of the program…

Islamabad :  The secretariat of the Climate Vulnerable Forum – Vulnerable Twenty Group of Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) and the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) are pleased to announce the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on climate resilience, sustainable development, and environmental governance in Pakistan and the broader region. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the expertise and resources of both organizations to jointly address climate challenges, advance sustainable economic development, and efforts to implement Pakistan’s Climate Prosperity Plan once completed. The MoU underscores a commitment to collaborative efforts in research, policy advocacy, international financial architecture, innovation,…

BEIJING : As the world welcomed the Year of the Snake on January 29, the Confucius Institute at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Pakistan, hosted a grand Spring Festival celebration, drawing over 200 faculty members, students, and guests from diverse backgrounds. The festive occasion, held on the first day of the Chinese New Year, was a vibrant tapestry of colors, traditions and cultures, celebrating the rich heritage and diversity of both China and Pakistan. The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is a time of reunions, feasting and fireworks, marking the turn of the lunar calendar. This…

This Spring Festival, the festive atmosphere spread across the length and breadth of China, and Sansha City, located at the southernmost tip of the country, was no exception. From Chinese New Year’s Eve onward, various households prepared tantalizing family reunion dinners. In Yongxing Community, Sansha City, households served homemade dishes, including Wenchang chicken, groupers and rice balls. People who came here to meet their family members brought ingredients from various parts of China. The New Year’s Eve dinner in Sansha City, south China’s Hainan Province. /CMG Fishermen from Meiji Community in Nansha District celebrated the New Year with a seafood…

In a landmark achievement for the film industry, China’s box office revenue for 2025, including advance ticket sales, has officially crossed the 10-billion-yuan (nearly $1.4 billion) mark. Cumulative box office earnings in China have surpassed those of North America, placing China at the top of the global box office rankings. As of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, the box office for the Spring Festival period reached a new historical record of 8 billion yuan (over $1.1 billion), according to data from the National Film Administration. Leading this success is the animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, which has already outperformed last year’s…

Hemanth Mandapati, CEO of German startup Novo AI, was an early adopter of DeepSeek chatbots, switching to the Chinese AI model from OpenAI’s ChatGPT two weeks ago. “If you have built your application using OpenAI, you can easily migrate to the other ones … it took us minutes to switch,” he said in an interview on the sidelines of the GoWest conference for venture capitalists in Gothenburg, Sweden. DeepSeek’s emergence is reshaping the AI landscape, offering companies access to the technology at a fraction of the cost, according to interviews with more than a dozen startup executives and investors. It…