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Chinese Premier Li Qiang said China successfully met its major economic and social development targets for 2025 and concluded its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) under the leadership of President Xi Jinping. He made the remarks while delivering the government work report at the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress on Thursday. Premier Li described 2025 as an extraordinary year, saying that in the face of profound and complex changes at home and abroad, the Communist Party of China Central Committee, with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, rallied the Chinese people of all ethnic groups and led the…

China will resolutely oppose hegemonism and power politics, and uphold international fairness and justice, according to a government work report submitted on Thursday to the national legislature for deliberation. China will stay committed to an independent foreign policy of peace and to peaceful development, and will expand its global network of partnerships, according to the report. China stands ready to work with all members of the international community to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and pursue the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global…

The 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature, opened its fourth session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the opening meeting.

China’s new quality productive forces grew steadily, and numerous new advances were made in science and technology, according to a government work report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Qiang on behalf of the State Council at the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress on Thursday. China led the way in the research, development and application of artificial intelligence (AI), biomedicine, robotics and quantum technology. New breakthroughs were made in the independent research and development of chips. The Tianwen-2 probe embarked on an interplanetary exploration mission; large-scale application of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System were…

China targets an economic growth of 4.5% to 5% in 2026 and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country’s top legislature for deliberation. Main targets for development this year also include: a surveyed urban unemployment rate of around 5.5%; over 12 million new urban jobs; an increase in consumer price index of around 2%; growth in personal income in step with economic growth; a basic equilibrium in the balance of payments; grain output of around 700 million tonnes; and a drop of around 3.8% in carbon dioxide emissions per unit…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a government work report on behalf of the State Council at the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress on Thursday.

The fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, takes place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. NPC deputies speak to the public and take questions from the media at the Deputies’ Corridor before the opening. Ministers are scheduled to meet the press and take questions at the Ministers’ Corridor after the session.

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has continued its strong retaliatory response to what it describes as aggression by the Afghan Taliban regime. In a major development, Pakistan successfully targeted the strategically significant Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan. According to reports, Pakistan Air Force operations destroyed one aircraft hangar and two warehouses at the airbase. The renowned American newspaper The New York Times also confirmed the strike, and satellite images have been released. Security sources stated that effective and destructive counterattacks by Pakistani forces are ongoing in response to Afghan Taliban aggression. Heavy losses are reportedly being inflicted on the Afghan Taliban and Fitna…

ISLAMABAD : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sought a comprehensive emergency economic plan from Pakistan in light of the prevailing regional situation. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Commerce will jointly prepare a plan outlining emergency measures in response to regional tensions for submission to the IMF. The Fund has emphasized accelerating ongoing reforms for sustainable economic growth and taking more effective steps to enhance tax collection. Sources said officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) briefed the IMF on the reasons behind the shortfall in…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm greetings to Pakistan’s Hindu community on the occasion of Holi, highlighting the festival as a symbol of unity, tolerance, and social harmony. In his message, the premier described Holi as “a blend of beautiful colors, reflecting social harmony.” He noted that the festival’s traditions showcase Pakistan’s rich cultural diversity and the valuable role of the Hindu community in society. Shehbaz Sharif praised the Hindu community for its contributions to economic development, social cohesion, and mutual survival. He affirmed that religious minorities form an integral part of Pakistan’s social fabric. Protection of religious freedom …