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Oracle has carried out significant job cuts, with thousands of employees reportedly affected as the company accelerates its investment in artificial intelligence. The layoffs came to light through posts by current and former employees, including senior manager Michael Shepherd, who said roles across engineering, architecture, operations, and program management had been eliminated. While the exact number remains unconfirmed, one employee estimated that around 10,000 workers may have been impacted, citing a noticeable decline in activity on the company’s internal communication platforms. Oracle has declined to comment publicly on the reports. Shepherd emphasized that the layoffs were not performance-based, noting that…

The Pakistan Navy and the People’s Liberation Army Navy have successfully concluded their joint maritime exercise “Sea Guardian-IV,” aimed at strengthening operational coordination and bilateral cooperation. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the exercise was held from March 25 to April 1 and comprised a five-day port phase in Karachi and a two-day sea phase in the North Arabian Sea. During the port visit, the PLA Navy vessel was formally received by PNS Taimur. The port phase included exchange of delegations, familiarization visits to naval installations, professional discussions, and seminars designed to enhance mutual understanding. The sea phase focused on…

Sahibzada Farhan’s brilliant unbeaten century powered Multan Sultans to a remarkable victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the eighth match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a daunting 226-run target, the 2021 champions reached 227/4 with eight balls to spare, thanks to Farhan’s stellar 106 off 57 balls, featuring eight sixes and seven fours. Farhan’s innings was well-supported by opening partner Steve Smith, who scored 46, and vice-captain Shan Masood with 29, before Farhan stitched an unbeaten 37-run partnership with Arafat Minhas, who contributed a quick 26 off 11 deliveries. Saim Ayub was the pick…

Just an hour’s drive from Beijing, a futuristic city is taking shape on the North China Plain – Xiongan New Area. Nine years on, the transformation is already visible. More than 5,300 buildings have risen from the ground, alongside more than 400 branches of state-owned enterprises, directly administered by the central government, and 600 high-tech firms. Newly planted forests now extend across vast areas, reshaping the region’s ecological landscape. Yet what defines Xiongan is not only the scale of its construction, but the clarity of its vision: a city where technology, ecology, and human well-being are designed to evolve together.…

The newly launched Qingzhou cargo spacecraft test vehicle will be followed by a final version that will dock with the Chinese space station and provide cargo supply services, according to the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IAMCAS). The test vehicle was launched aboard the Lijian-2 Y1 carrier rocket on Monday from a commercial aerospace innovation pilot zone in northwest China and was successfully placed into its designated orbit. Developed by IAMCAS, the test vehicle weighs 4.2 tonnes and is compatible with multiple rocket types, making it highly adaptable for launch. The test mission carries 27…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed efforts to advance the construction of a new-type power grid and accelerate the adjustment and optimization of the energy structure. Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a field survey in southwest China’s Sichuan Province from March 30 to April 1. Li visited the cities of Chengdu and Deyang and inspected enterprises engaged in new energy development and related equipment manufacturing. He noted that advancements in photovoltaic technology over recent years have effectively improved solar energy utilization.…

The latest tax data show that the Chinese economy has continued to perform steadily, with innovation momentum strengthening, as evidenced by robust revenue growth in high-tech industries in the first quarter of 2026. Data released on Wednesday by the State Taxation Administration showed that sales revenue of high-tech industries for the period from January 1 to March 25 increased by 14.6% year on year. High-tech manufacturing and services saw revenue growth of 12.7% and 15.8%, respectively. Driven by demand for artificial intelligence and computing power centers, sales revenue from integrated circuit design and manufacturing also saw a sharp increase, the…

Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed talks in China, which is mediating between the two sides to broker a durable ceasefire after more than a month of fighting, two Pakistani officials said Wednesday. According to sources representatives from both countries are meeting in Urumqi, in northern China. However, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs neither confirmed nor denied the latest development. Sources say the talks are being held at the director-general level, with Pakistan represented by a senior Foreign Office official, along with military and intelligence representatives. The Afghan delegation includes officials from the interior and foreign ministries, as well…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a meaningful initiative to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, a five day free medical camp has been launched in Islamabad under the China Pakistan Friendship framework, with the strong support of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan. The camp is being organized by the Pakistan Qihuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, also known as the Chinese Hospital, located in F 10 Markaz above the Bank of Punjab. The facility occupies an entire floor and is fully equipped to provide a wide range of medical services. As part of…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Elementary and Secondary Education Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, successfully hosted its first-ever provincial STEAM competition under the ILMpact programme at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Lady Griffith, Peshawar. The event brought together students and teachers from eight districts Mansehra, Swabi, Shangla, Dera Ismail Khan, Buner, Battagram, Charsadda, and Peshawar. The competition featured 167 projects, with a selection showcased at the provincial event. These projects were developed through more than 1,050 STEAM activities across over 120 schools. Around 200 students and teachers attended the event. The projects ranged from mathematics-based games and origami engineering…