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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a significant reduction in fuel prices during a televised address to the nation, unveiling one of the steepest diesel price cuts in recent months alongside a petrol price decrease. Speaking from Islamabad on Friday night, the premier described the moment as “historic”, highlighting both economic relief for citizens and shifting regional dynamics in the Gulf. Sharif confirmed that the price of diesel has been reduced by Rs135 per litre, bringing the new rate down to Rs385 per litre. Petrol prices have been cut by Rs12 per litre, lowering the rate to Rs366 per litre.…

The U.S. government should immediately stop its blockade, sanctions, and any form of coercion and pressure against Cuba, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said in Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang convened a symposium with experts and entrepreneurs  to get their read on where the economy stands now and work for the next quarter. During the meeting, participants reached a consensus that the Chinese economy got off to a solid start in the first three months of 2026, with multiple indicators outperforming expectations. Despite challenges from external shocks, they noted, China has rolled out proactive and effective macroeconomic policies, and that new drivers of high-quality development have continued to gain momentum and grow stronger. Having listened to attendees, Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of…

China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZs) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country’s sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council. The plan grants the new pilot FTZ in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region greater reform autonomy and encourages pioneering. It specifies 19 reform and innovation measures, including developing border trade in an innovative way, strengthening international logistics services, improving the efficiency of technology transfer and application, and expanding external exchanges across multiple fields. The…

During landmark talks to develop relations between the two parties and across the Taiwan Strait, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing. “Shared homeland,” “one family” and “peace” were among the high-frequency words emphasized by the leaders of the two parties throughout the talks, underscoring that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese and belong to one family, and share a common aspiration for peace and tranquility, improved cross-Strait relations, and better lives. “This is a responsibility that…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Ambassador Khalil Hashmi paid a visit to the Anhui Province of China from 9-10 April 2026. In the capital city of Hefei, he delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the International Rural Innovation and Development (IRID) Expo-2026, China’s first international expo focused on the entire industrial chain of rural development. The Ambassador underscored that rural development was not merely a policy choice but a foundation of national prosperity, food security, and social stability. He also emphasized the importance of empowering rural women and youth through digital inclusion and agri-tech skills to foster inclusive development. Ambassador…

China will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into teacher qualification exams and certification, as part of a broader push to integrate AI across its education system, the Ministry of Education said at a press conference on Friday. According to an official action plan, AI will be used throughout the teaching process, from pre-class preparation to in-class instruction and post-class evaluation, to improve efficiency and reduce teachers’ workload. Smart teaching systems will assist with assignment management, including automated grading, answering student queries and providing tutoring. AI tools will also analyze classroom teaching behavior to help educators enhance instructional quality. The plan also…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party in Beijing on Friday.

China’s consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, went up 1.0% year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.

China’s polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country’s 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes. This polar expedition involved 550 researchers, over 3,600 tonnes of routine supplies and 104 days of inland exploration, setting new records in terms of personnel scale and workload. Wei Fuhai, the lead and chief scientist of the expedition team, highlighted Qinling Station, China’s fifth Antarctic base that began operations in February 2024, saying it has “come of age” in terms of routine operation capability, with its foundational systems…