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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : President Asif Ali Zardari departs today for a ten‑day official visit to China. The trip, at the invitation of the Chinese government, will take him to Chengdu, Shanghai, and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where he will meet with provincial leaders and hold high‑level talks. Key Themes & Agenda The visit will cover bilateral relations, focusing on economic and trade cooperation, advancement of the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and future connectivity initiatives. Discussions are also expected on cooperation in multilateral forums, strengthening regional development and shared strategic priorities. Symbolic and Strategic Significance This mission underscores the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Qatar, condemning Israel’s airstrikes on Doha as an “unjust and heinous” assault on the Gulf state’s sovereignty. Shehbaz Sharif, who reached Doha with a high-level delegation, said his visit was a clear message that Pakistan stands firmly with Qatar against Israeli aggression. “Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with His Highness the Amir, the Royal Family, and the brotherly people of Qatar in this challenging time,” he declared after meeting Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The premier assured Qatar’s leadership of Pakistan’s full support in the face of…

KUNMING (Xinhua) — Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, “empowering global south, navigating global changes,” into tangible solutions for practical projects.

KUNMING, China,(Xinhua) — A think tank report was released Sunday at the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum 2025, which systematically examines the historical roots, operating methods and global risks of the U.S. long-standing campaign for mind colonization. The report, titled “Colonization of the Mind — The Means, Roots, and Global Perils of U.S. Cognitive Warfare,” was released by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming. According to the report, the United States has long sought to consolidate its hegemony through ideological infiltration and discourse manipulation. Yet, with the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Leader of the Opposition in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Dr. Ibadullah, has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China will prove extremely important for strengthening friendship between the two countries and for economic development through CPEC. He expressed these views during his visit to the Chinese cultural center, China Window, in Peshawar. Dr. Ibadullah visited various galleries of China Window and showed keen interest. He also signed the Friendship Wall. Speaking to the media on this occasion, he said that CPEC is a project for Pakistan’s development, which suffered severe setbacks during Imran…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic rally on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 797 points, reaching an all-time high of 157,817 points. Strong buying interest in key sectors fueled the upward momentum. Market opens on positive note On the fourth business day of the week, trading began with a strong bullish trend. Within minutes of opening, the KSE-100 Index jumped 583 points, reaching 157,603 points. Buying wave across key sectors Analysts noted a significant buying spree in shares of cement, pharmaceutical, refinery, and IT companies, which drove market confidence and contributed to the record gains.

Security forces killed 19 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists—also referred to as Khwarij—in three separate intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 9 and 10, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR said that acting on intelligence reports of terrorist presence, security forces launched an operation in the Guluno area of Mohmand District. Troops effectively engaged the hideout, resulting in an intense exchange of fire that left 14 terrorists dead. The killed militants were described as Indian-sponsored Khwarij actively involved in terrorist activities in the region. Engagements in North Waziristan, Bannu In a separate operation in Datta Khel, North…

Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has called for the inclusion of star batter Babar Azam in the national T20 format, stressing that his experience and consistency could prove decisive in challenging run-chases. In an interview with an Indian broadcaster, Akram said that having Babar in the lineup could make a huge difference, especially when chasing totals on difficult pitches. “Just think if you have to chase a target of 150 or 160 on a difficult wicket—Babar’s presence can prove to be very useful,” Akram noted. “The game may have to be adjusted a little, but a batter like Babar…

ISLAMABAD:  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Thursday morning, left for Doha on a one-day visit to express solidarity with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatari royal family, and the people of Qatar in the wake of recent Israeli aggression. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. During his visit, PM Shehbaz will meet the Emir of Qatar to discuss Israel’s unprovoked attacks, which violated international law, and to…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Bangladesh’s Adviser on Religious Affairs, Dr. A. F. M. Khalid Hossain, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Dhaka. During the meeting in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz underlined that Pakistan and Bangladesh share a common history, culture, and faith that serve as a foundation for brotherly relations. He stressed the need to further enhance cooperation in areas such as trade, academic exchanges, and people-to-people contacts. PM Shehbaz also recalled his meetings with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in New York and Cairo, noting Yunus’ expressed desire to deepen relations between the two…