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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Amidst chatter about her divorce, global head-turner Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has talked about street harassment and said to “never compromise your worth”. For a campaign video of a beauty brand she is a brand ambassador of, Aishwarya shared the video on her Instagram stories. In the clip, she said to go head-on with the problem rather than avoiding it. Aishwarya said, “Street harassment. How do you deal with it? Avoid eye contact? No. Look the problem directly in the eyes. Hold your head high. Feminine and feminist. My body, my worth. Never compromise your worth. Do…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : British-Pakistani journalist and film producer Reham Khan has not minced her words in the face of backlash she received after she advised Hania Amir to delay marriage and focus on her career. She addressed the issue during her interview in a recent podcast. She explained the rationale behind her remarks. Reham Khan also who produced Hania Aamir’s debut film Janaan in 2016. She sheds light on the financial stability and personal growth before considering marriage as it demands emotional as well as economic stability. “I believe a person should marry when they feel I have arrived…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : E-commerce giant Amazon has developed new generative artificial intelligence (AI) that can process images and videos in addition to text, making it less reliant on AI startup Anthropic, The Information reported on Wednesday. The development of the new AI model will help Amazon reduce its reliance on Anthropic’s Claude chatbot, a popular offering on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the report said, citing two people with knowledge of the matter. The new large language model (LLM), code-named Olympus, will be able to understand scenes in images and videos and help customers search for specific scenes, such as…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, it was revealed that 38 projects worth over $25 billion have been completed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with 23 projects valued at $2.1 billion currently underway. Completed projects include 17 energy initiatives costing $18 billion, infrastructure projects, Gwadar developments, and socio-economic programs. Key ongoing projects include the New Gwadar International Airport and Rashakai Special Economic Zone. Concerns were raised about transparency in Public Works Department (PWD) projects, prompting demands for detailed fund reports. Discussions also highlighted the strategic importance of CPEC’s western route…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong emphasized China’s commitment to advancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and strengthening the China-Pakistan partnership across strategic, economic, and cultural dimensions. Speaking at the National University of Modern Languages in Islamabad, he highlighted the solid foundation of bilateral ties, fostered through ongoing cooperation, leadership, and the shared vision for a “China-Pakistan community with a shared future.” CPEC has brought substantial economic benefits, with direct investments, job creation, and infrastructure development, and China is eager to build an “upgraded version” of CPEC, enhancing economic and social cooperation. Praising Pakistan’s resilience and development potential,…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a remarkable surge on Monday, with the Hundred Index climbing by 3,741 points to close at 98,315 points, signaling a robust bullish trend in the market. The extraordinary rally began as soon as trading opened, with the index swiftly breaking through four critical thresholds—95,000, 96,000, 97,000, and 98,000 points—within minutes. Market analysts attribute this unprecedented growth to a combination of positive investor sentiment, improved macroeconomic indicators, and optimistic projections regarding Pakistan’s economic stability. According to Rizwan Alam, a prominent market expert, this historic surge reflects renewed confidence among investors. “This rally shows that the…

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah came into effect at 0200 GMT on Wednesday after U.S. President Joe Biden said both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France. Bursts of gunfire could be heard across Beirut after the ceasefire took effect. It was not immediately clear if the shooting was celebratory, as gunfire had also been used to alert residents who may have missed evacuation warnings issued by Israel’s military. Streams of cars carrying people displaced from southern Lebanon by Israeli strikes in recent months began heading back to the area after the ceasefire,…

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday expressed gratitude for the failure of the “conspiracy of mischief” behind the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. In a statement following the operation to disperse protesters, Naqvi lauded the role of the law enforcement agencies in upholding peace and order. Speaking at a visit to D-Chowk and Khyber Plaza, Mohsin Naqvi commended the Rangers, Pakistan Army, FC, and the police forces from Islamabad, Punjab, and Sindh for their courageous efforts in repelling the demonstrators. The minister also stressed the bravery of the Rangers officers and personnel who took the lead in restoring calm to…

ISLAMABAD  : As Lahore continues to grapple with severe smog, the air quality index (AQI) of the megapolis was recorded at 299, just one point short of the “hazardous” category on Wednesday. The Punjab capital has hovered around the 300 mark, the threshold considered hazardous for human health for nearly 10 days, according to the Swiss air quality monitor, IQAir, after almost a month of registering dangerously high levels of pollutants in the atmosphere. Today, Lahore ranked as the second-most polluted major city in the world in terms of air quality, with a concentration of PM2.5 particles — the fine…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has summoned an emergency meeting of the federal cabinet today to discuss the current political situation, particularly the aftermath of the PTI-led protests that have escalated tensions across the capital. Sources privy to the development said that the meeting will focus on the unfolding developments related to the protest and the impact it has had on the country’s security and governance. The cabinet is expected to review the situation in detail and make important decisions regarding responding to the ongoing unrest. The huddle follows a series of violent incidents during the PTI’s protest march in Islamabad,…