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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage, saying that cultural diversity remained a vital source of national unity, social harmony and sustainable development. In his message on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development being observed on May 21, the prime minister said Pakistan joined the international community with renewed commitment and resolve to celebrate the richness of culture, civilization and shared human heritage. He said the occasion highlighted the important role of cultural heritage in promoting social inclusion, mutual respect and intellectual solidarity at both national…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding friendship with China as the two countries commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. In a message issued on the occasion, the president extended warm felicitations to the leadership and people of China, particularly Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing Pakistan-China relations as a “remarkable example of enduring friendship, mutual trust, strategic cooperation and steadfast support for each other’s core interests.” He said that over the past seven and a half decades, both countries had consistently stood together in solidarity despite evolving regional and…

uropean business representatives and officials said China’s advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are creating practical opportunities for cooperation with Europe, while stressing that standards, data security and governance will shape how far such cooperation can go. Their remarks, made during group media interviews on the sidelines of a trade and investment event in Beijing, suggest that China-Europe AI cooperation is moving beyond broad discussion toward specific use cases in medical technology, industrial automation and business operations. Spain’s Second Vice-President and Minister of Labour and Social Economy Yolanda Díaz Pérez said cooperation with China in AI was important, describing…

Pakistani exhibitors highlighted the country’s vast mineral and gemstone resources at the 2026 China (Nanjing) International Mineral Gemstone & Fossil Expo (CIMGE), held from May 14 to 18 at the Nanjing International Exhibition Center (NIEC), as China’s growing gemstone market opened new opportunities for international traders and collectors. The exhibition attracted participants from more than 50 countries and regions, including Pakistan, Peru, the United States and Switzerland, with international exhibitors making up over 25 percent of the total participants. Spread across 65,000 square meters, the expo featured dedicated sections for domestic and international mineral crystals, fossils and meteorites, jewelry, and…

Chinese and US law enforcement authorities have jointly cracked a transnational criminal case involving the trafficking of new psychoactive substances, China’s Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday. The joint investigation into the case started in 2024. In February 2026, police in Tianjin arrested a suspect surnamed Gong based on clues provided by the US side. Earlier, US authorities arrested an American suspect linked to the same drug-related case in the US state of Georgia. The successful resolution of the case reflects the institutionalized operation of China-US anti-drug law enforcement cooperation and marks another practical outcome of the two sides’…

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Xizang. Over the past seven decades, the region has undergone a sweeping economic and social transformation that has brought about a significant improvement in people’s livelihoods. A development miracle characterized as “striding millennia in just a few decades” has not, however, come at any ecological cost. A commitment to harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature has seen Xizang respect, adapt to and protect its natural environment. Its pursuit of green development has resulted in Xizang’s ecological environment being recognized as among the finest in the world today. The region…

A Chinese defense ministry spokesperson on Wednesday warned Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities that “seeking independence by force” is a dead end, while national reunification is the only bright path forward. Responding to a speech by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te marking his second anniversary in office, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said Lai continues to cling to the illusion of seeking “Taiwan independence” through external support despite the inevitable trend toward China’s reunification and profound changes in the international landscape. Under the guise of “peace,” Lai has aggressively promoted separatist rhetoric advocating “Taiwan independence,” incited attempts to resist…

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly met the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. This is President Putin’s 25th visit to China, fully demonstrating the high level and special nature of China-Russia relations, Xi said. Over the past 30 years, the positioning of China-Russia relations has been continuously elevated, reaching the highest level in history as a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era and setting an example of a new type of major-country relations, Xi noted. Over the years, the two countries have made important contributions to…

By: Ambassador Jiang Zaidong 21 May marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. Over the past 75 years of standing together through thick and thin, China-Pakistan relations have withstood the tests of the evolving international landscape, remaining as solid as a rock and as stable as Mount Tai of China. We have forged an ironclad friendship “higher than Himalayas, deeper than ocean, sweeter than honey”, setting a model for state-to-state relations. Standing at a new historical starting point, the two countries are committed to building an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Through the facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), significant progress has been achieved on the Sapphire Soda Ash Production Project, marking an important development for Pakistan’s chemicals and manufacturing sector. Under the initiative, 2.7 cusecs of water have been allotted from Mohajir Canal in Khushab, ensuring the operational viability of the project and paving the way for enhanced domestic soda ash production. As a key raw material used across multiple industries including glass, detergents, textiles, and chemicals, local soda ash production is expected to strengthen Pakistan’s industrial base, reduce reliance on imports, improve supply…