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ISLAMABAD : Pakistan on Thursday condemned the killing of three Chinese nationals in a terrorist attack in Tajikistan near its border with Afghanistan. Foreign Office in a statement said, Pakistan expresses its deepest condolences and strong solidarity with the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China, as well as with the Government and people of Tajikistan, over the loss of precious lives of Chinese nationals in a heinous terrorist attack in Tajikistan near its border with Afghanistan. Pakistan unequivocally condemns this cowardly attack on Chinese nationals. The use of armed drones in the incident underlines the gravity of…

Song Tao, Chinese mainland’s top Taiwan affairs official, said that China will not tolerate Japan’s attempts to meddle in Taiwan-related affairs or interfere in China’s internal matters, and that any such attempt will be dealt with decisively. “Any external interference by Japan or other countries is doomed to fail,” he said. Song, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from Taiwan’s fishing sector led by Lin Pin-kuan, chairman of the Non-Partisan Solidarity Union. Song…

China’s defense ministry  condemned Japan for investing substantial funds to cultivate submissive attitudes toward Japan in China’s Taiwan region, calling it a continuation of historical efforts to manipulate identity narratives in the region. At a regular press briefing, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, was asked about an investigative report noting that Japan has allocated over 13.1 billion yen ($84 million) in recent years to programs promoting pro-Japan views in Taiwan. Jiang stated that Japan had conducted a “Japanization” campaign during its colonial rule in Taiwan and is now using more covert methods to influence the…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang  presided over a State Council executive meeting at which he heard a report on the comprehensive inspection of efforts to promote high-quality development. The meeting also made arrangements for advancing provincial-level pooling of basic medical insurance. The meeting reviewed and approved a draft regulation on promoting reading nationwide, and discussed a draft amendment to the law on certified public accountants. The comprehensive inspection of high-quality development aims to encourage all regions and departments to carry out economic and social development work more solidly, and has achieved positive results, according to the meeting. It also urged efforts…

A revised edition of the study outline for Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy has been published. The compilation of the revised edition, co-organized by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, builds upon the 2021 edition. The 2025 edition comprises 14 chapters, totaling about 103,000 characters. It provides a comprehensive overview of the original contributions and latest developments of Xi’s thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in the field of diplomacy, and systematically elaborates on the historical context, core concepts and practical achievements of Xi’s thought…

China’s major industrial firms registered steady profit expansion in the first 10 months of 2025, supported by resilient manufacturing activity and continued structural upgrades, according to data released Thursday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). From January to October, industrial enterprises above the designated size recorded 5.95 trillion yuan ($840 billion) in total profits, up 1.9 percent year-on-year. Operating revenue also remained on an upward trajectory, increasing 1.8 percent during the same period. High-tech manufacturing leads the recovery The NBS data showed that high-tech manufacturing continued to serve as an important engine of growth. Profits of large high-tech manufacturers…

BEIJING (Xinhua) — China’s State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled “China’s Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era.” The white paper said that China plays a constructive role in international arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation, and actively offers its initiatives and solutions. China has been and will always be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order, it said. The white paper was released to comprehensively present China’s policies and practices on arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation, and its position on security governance in…

RAWALPINDI : Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to supporting federal and provincial governments, stating that coordinated national efforts and institutional synergy are vital for lasting peace, stability, and prosperity. The field marshal stated this during an interactive session with participants of the National Security Workshop–27 (NSW–27) who visited General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday. The participants also received comprehensive briefings on Pakistan’s regional and internal security landscape and prevailing national security environment. The COAS highlighted the fluid regional environment shaped by heightened geopolitical competition, cross-border terrorism, and hybrid threats. He underscored that…

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional $48 million for water-related projects in Balochistan, aiming to modernize irrigation, reduce water wastage, and enhance livelihoods in the province. The ADB confirmed that the additional financing will support the Balochistan Water Resources Development Sector Project, focusing on the Zhob and Mula Darya basins. Key components include the Churi Infiltration Gallery, development of the Siri Toi Dam command area, and watershed management activities previously delayed due to budget constraints. The project will introduce a modern piped water distribution network in the Siri Toi command area, promising higher efficiency, reduced conveyance losses,…

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) –:  Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that any action taken by Pakistan inside Afghanistan would be carried out openly, adding that the country did not target civilians in its operations. Speaking on a private television programme, the minister said Pakistan’s international partners wanted stability in the region and are expected to intervene soon to support peace efforts. Khawaja Asif stated that the Afghan Taliban risked isolation, which he said could lead to their collapse. He said that the end of terrorism would create lawful economic opportunities. The defence minister added that the Taliban represented a group…