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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : A Joint Symposium, “Thematic Briefing on Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building,” was held in Islamabad, bringing together Chinese officials, senators, political representatives, senior ambassadors, members of academia, think-tanks and media representatives, focusing on the theory’s main tenets and China’s approach to political organization, governance, and institutional development. The Symposium was organized by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS). The Chairman of the Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong delivered…

By: Ambassador Jiang Zaidong The writer is the ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the CPC Central Committee with General Secretary Xi Jinping at its core has put forward a series of new ideas, new thinking and new strategies centered on the major issue of the era—what kind of long-term governing Marxist party to build and how to build it—giving rise to Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building. As an important component of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era,…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On the auspicious occasion of the 79th Independence Day anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing held a dignified flag-hoisting ceremony at the Chancery today. Charge d’ affaires Mr. Aizaz Khan hoisted the national flag to the tune of the national anthem. Messages of felicitations from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out that paid rich tribute to the sacrifices made during the freedom struggle under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. They also emphasized to uphold the principles of unity, perseverance, and commitment…

Pakistan is celebrating its 79th Independence Day with patriotic spirit and traditional zeal, as the nation renews its commitment to the ideals of the Pakistan Movement and the vision of building a prosperous Islamic welfare state. As part of the celebrations, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir jointly inaugurated the Yadgar-e-Fatah monument in Islamabad on the eve of the Independence Day. The monument commemorates Pakistan’s military victory during the May 2025 conflict with India. Across the country, Independence Day celebrations are highlighting Pakistan’s cultural heritage,…

The Yadgar-e-Fatah monument, built to honour country’s martyrs and commemorate Marka-e-Haq, was inaugurated here on Thursday night as the national leadership vowed to safeguard the sovereignty of Pakistan at all costs. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the monument on the country’s 79th Independence Anniversary, terming the edifice of Yadgar-e-Fatah as a ‘living symbol of the nation’s resolve, professional excellence of the armed forces and their superiority over the adversary”. Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu and…

These athletes don’t sweat, don’t complain, and they’re about to smash world records. “Let the games begin” will ring out across Beijing’s “Ice Ribbon” on August 22 for the second World Humanoid Robot Games. Co-hosted by the Beijing Municipal Government and China Media Group, the event has expanded from three days to five, with sessions now running in the afternoon and evening. By the numbers: A leap forward This year’s games feature 51 events and 1,301 matches across five days — nearly double the 26 events and 487 matches of the inaugural edition. A total of 666 teams and 2,056 robots…

China’s Lenovo Group reported a 43% jump in quarterly revenue to $26.94 billion, beating forecasts and sending shares ​up 22%. It was the group’s highest quarterly revenue growth in the last five years as the world’s largest computer maker rides an AI hardware boom and benefits from a global ‌memory chip shortage. AI-related takings surged 60% on the year to $9.3 billion, making ​up 35% of the total. Successfully tackled supply shortages, cost increases “We accurately anticipated supply shortages and cost ​increases (of memory chips), and addressed it successfully,” Chief Executive Yang Yuanqing told Reuters, adding that he’s “very confident” in…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree publicizing a decision to revise and repeal certain administrative regulations as the country’s landmark Ecological and Environmental Code is set to take effect on Saturday. The State Council will revise 12 regulations, including those on the national census of pollution sources and environmental monitoring, to ensure they align with the provisions in the new code. Another three administrative regulations will be revoked to meet the new requirements for advancing high-quality development and ecological progress. The move aims to ensure a coherent regulatory framework with consistent and well-coordinated rules for ecological…

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday, with the two sides discussing regional security, bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Eide led a high-level Norwegian delegation during the meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. Field Marshal Munir briefed the visiting dignitary on Pakistan’s perspective on global peace and regional stability, underscoring the importance of cooperation and joint efforts to address common security challenges. The Norwegian foreign minister appreciated the professional role played by the…

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide arrived in Islamabad on Thursday for an official two-day visit, the first by a Norwegian foreign minister to Pakistan in a decade. Additional Foreign Secretary for Europe Ambassador Ayesha Ali received the Norwegian foreign minister at Islamabad International Airport. Eide is visiting Pakistan from August 13 to 14 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. During the visit, the two sides will hold delegation-level talks covering a broad range of bilateral issues and relations between Pakistan and Norway. The discussions will focus on ways to expand cooperation in trade…