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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : A grand ceremony and seminar were organized at Women University Mardan in collaboration with China Window to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Pakistan–China friendship. The event featured a cake-cutting ceremony, speeches by prominent educationists and scholars from various fields, and impressive performances by university students. Addressing the seminar, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana stated that the 75-year-long friendship between Pakistan and China stands as a shining example of mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. She emphasized that education is playing a fundamental role in further strengthening these ties. She described the Pakistan–China friendship as “higher than…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Tuesday. Discussions focused on latest regional developments. The Ambassador conveyed China’s full support for and appreciation of Pakistan’s continued efforts to facilitate engagement between the U.S and Iran for sustained peace and stability in the region and beyond. The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan–China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. He underscored the strength of bilateral ties, and emphasized the importance of sustained high-level exchanges between the two countries. On March 31, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : A prominent delegation of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), led by Chairman Salim Valimuhammad, engaged in high‑level talks with leading Chinese industrial figures during the InterDye 2026 exhibition in Shanghai, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and industrial cooperation. According to a press statement, the delegation also attended the Conference on “Trade Chemical Technology Innovation and International Trade Cooperation”. PCDMA Chairman Salim Valimuhammad, former chairman Mahmood Salam and member Abdul Rahim Khatri were among the keynote speakers besides Chinese speakers. Their presentations highlighted the scope of Pakistan’s dyestuffs industry, offering insights that captivated the…

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received $1 billion from the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the second tranche of a $3 billion deposit agreed recently, the central bank said on Tuesday. According to the statement issued by the central bank, the second tranche was received with a value date of April 20, 2026. The first tranche of $2 billion had already been received on April 15, 2026, bringing the total inflows under the arrangement to $3 billion. The development comes days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Saudi Arabia, where he engaged…

US media has claimed that the second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran is set to take place in Islamabad tomorrow. According to American media reports, US Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan today, while the Iranian negotiating delegation is also likely to arrive in Islamabad. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has announced that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place until an agreement is reached, emphasizing that the United States will not come under pressure and any deal will only be finalized on the best possible terms. He added…

The nation is observing his 86th death anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal today (Tuesday) across the country to acknowledge his struggle and services for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent. Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877. He is also recognised as national poet, and known as Muffakir-e-Pakistan (thinker of Pakistan), Shair-e-Mashriq (poet of the east) and Hakeemul Ummat (doctor of the Muslim ummah) and is credited with sparking the pan-Islamic thought among Muslims of the Subcontinent. Allama Iqbal envisioned the idea of a separate homeland for the Muslims of subcontinent‚ which led…

Owing to the closure of the Red Zone a significant change has been made to the decision regarding keeping the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) and Islamabad High Court (IHC) open. This decision has been revised and both courts will remain closed today (Tuesday). According to the Registrar of the Islamabad High Court, it has now been decided to keep the Islamabad High Court closed today (Tuesday). The decision was taken due to the closure of the Red Zone. Just a few hours ago, the Registrar’s Office had informed the media that the Islamabad High Court would remain open, but it…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday received a telephone call from António Costa, President of the European Council. During their cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. The Prime Minister shared with President Costa the latest updates on Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and peace efforts. President Costa expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and stability in the region, and said that the EU was ready to support this process, in every possible manner. Both leaders stressed on the need to continue with dialogue and diplomacy to ensure lasting regional…

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has firmly rejected the idea of negotiations under pressure, saying such talks are unacceptable under any circumstances. In a message shared on social media, he accused Donald Trump of attempting to turn diplomatic negotiations into a “surrender table.” Ghalibaf said that by enforcing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and breaching the ceasefire, the US president is miscalculating if he believes Iran can be forced into submission or that such actions could justify further escalation. He emphasized that coercion does not produce results in diplomacy and reiterated that Iran will not engage in talks under threats. He added that…

The US Air Force has extended the service life of its A-10 “Warthog” attack aircraft until 2030, even as the ageing platform remains tied to recent combat operations in the Strait of Hormuz, where one aircraft was lost in disputed circumstances during heightened tensions with Iran. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the extension, saying it will preserve combat capability while the defence industrial base ramps up production of newer aircraft. The decision comes against the backdrop of an earlier A-10 loss in the region, which Iranian authorities claimed was a shootdown, while US accounts described it as a crash…