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 Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif received a grand diplomatic welcome in Baku, where she led a high-level delegation and an important meeting with Republic of Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. Continuing the historic ties rooted in relations between Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Heydar Aliyev, both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation and expressed satisfaction over growing collaboration in political, economic, diplomatic and defence sectors, while also emphasizing the strong potential for further expansion of trade and investment relations, said a handout issued here on Sunday. CM Maryam Nawaz conveyed warm greetings from former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif…

China launched a Long March-8 carrier rocket  in the southern island province of Hainan, sending a new satellite group into space. The rocket lifted off at 10:42 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The satellite group, which is the ninth batch that will constitute the Spacesail Constellation, entered into the preset orbit successfully. Spacesail is a Chinese commercial low-orbit satellite megaconstellation. After today’s launch, a total of 162 satellites have been delivered to orbit since its construction on August 6, 2024. The constellation is designed to have 10,000 satellites travelling in low-altitude orbits, capable of providing…

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin each sent congratulatory letters  to the 10th China-Russia Expo, which opened in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China. Pointing out that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, Xi said that bilateral cooperation in various fields has continuously deepened and solidified, achieving fruitful results thanks to the joint efforts of the two countries. It is hoped that this expo will serve as an opportunity for various…

BEIJING (DI NEWS) : In a warm gesture reflecting China’s commitment to friendship, mutual respect, and international cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China hosted the inaugural “Outstanding Diplomats Award” ceremony in Beijing to honor ambassadors who made remarkable contributions towards strengthening ties with China and promoting people to people connectivity. The ceremony, held under the patronage of Wang Yi, brought together diplomats from various countries serving in China. Among the recipients was Khalil Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to China, who became the first Pakistani ambassador in history to receive this prestigious recognition. Other distinguished…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China hosted the inaugural “Outstanding Diplomats Award” ceremony in Beijing, honoring ambassadors and diplomats who have made significant contributions towards strengthening relations with China and promoting international friendship and cooperation. The prestigious ceremony was attended by senior Chinese officials, diplomats, and representatives from various countries. Wang Yi presented the awards to a select group of ambassadors in recognition of their efforts in enhancing diplomatic engagement, mutual understanding, and people to people exchanges with China. The diplomats honored during the ceremony included ambassadors from Pakistan, Russia, Cambodia,…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) :  China Media Group (CMG) released its integrated media coverage plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at an event in Beijing on Sunday, outlining a cross-platform broadcasting and reporting strategy for Chinese audiences. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said in a video message that China plays an important role in global football and that FIFA looks forward to working closely with CMG to bring the tournament to Chinese viewers. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström is interviewed by CMG. /CMG The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be the first edition…

By: Farid Nazarov In Uzbekistan, the promotion of human dignity, and in particular the reliable protection of children’s rights and interests, has consistently been ensured as one of the priorities of state policy. In recent years, large-scale reforms have been carried out to protect children from all forms of abuse and violence, create a safe environment for them, and strengthen legal guarantees. As a logical continuation of this consistent policy, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Amendments and Addenda to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Connection with Improving the System of Protecting Children from…

By: Ayesha Alam A Special Column on Dr. Niels Stephan Hahn Book.Some books in political history do more than merely provide information; they reshape the reader’s perspective. Two Centuries of US Military Operations in Liberia is one such remarkable work, written by renowned researcher and author Dr. Niels Stephan Cato Hahn. The book presents the two-hundred-year political and military history of the African nation Liberia in a way that compels readers to reconsider the policies of global powers from an entirely new perspective. I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Hahn in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. During our conversation,…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Serious infighting has reportedly erupted within factions of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), with sources claiming that Hayat Khan, described as the elder brother of BLA cadre commander “SM Handle Bahot,” was killed in an armed clash involving the Bashir Zeb group. According to reports circulating from the region, the dispute stems from an escalating power struggle between rival factions over operational control and influence within the militant outfit. The development comes shortly after the reported kidnapping of the Vice Chancellor of Gwadar University, allegedly carried out by elements linked to the BRA backed faction…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Uzbekistan FM Bakhtiyor Saidov. The two leaders exchanged views on bilateral and multilateral matters of mutual interest, including Pak-Uzbek relations and regional developments. FM Saidov also appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in mediation for regional peace and security. They agreed to remain in close contact. A day earlier, Pakistan and the United States signaled continued engagement as Ishaq Dar held talks with Paul Kapur, focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on key regional issues and emphasized the importance of maintaining constructive…