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Pakistan and China, during the 6th Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad, reaffirmed their strong partnership and commitment to advancing the upgraded China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Both sides agreed to transform CPEC into a “growth, livelihood-enhancing, green, and open corridor,” expanding cooperation in industry, agriculture, mining, Gwadar Port, and the ML-1 railway project. They also pledged closer collaboration at multilateral forums, especially the UN, and preparations for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to China for the SCO summit. Marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year, both countries will organize special events. China assured continued support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, counter-terrorism…

A readers’ forum on the book titled “Xi Jinping: On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights” was held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Thursday. In his address at the forum, Jiang Jianguo, executive vice president of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, noted that the book has been published in 13 foreign languages, attracting readers worldwide from the fields of human rights, politics, academic research, media and think tanks. From this book, readers can see Xi’s deep care for the people and his vision for the world as a leader of a major party and a major…

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 will be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO and the “SCO Plus” Meeting and deliver keynote speeches, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Friday. During the summit, President Xi will host a welcome banquet and bilateral events for participating leaders, the spokesperson said.

The China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec), one of the country’s three biggest oil companies, on Thursday announced the discovery of more than 165 billion cubic meters of proven shale gas reserves in a field located at the junction of Hubei Province in central China and southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. The discovery, which has been given the name Hongxing shale gas field, marks the emergence of another large-scale such field in China. The shale gas reserves at the Hongxing site were found at depths between 3,300 and 5,500 meters amid complex geological structures, which presents significant challenges in terms of exploration and development,…

A grand gathering to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of China’s Xizang Autonomous Region was held at the Potala Palace square in Lhasa on Thursday morning. Chinese President Xi Jinping joined around 20,000 local officials and people from all ethnic groups and all walks of life in the celebration. Dressed in festive attire, crowds waved red flags and flower bouquets, extending a warm welcome to President Xi, who was also presented with a hada – a scarf-like white silk used by people in Xizang to show respect and blessings. In a historic first for both the Party and…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  SK Hydro (Private) Limited successfully organized the 2024–2025 “Dreams Becoming Reality” education assistance fund distribution ceremony at the SK Hydropower Station site, marking the second consecutive year of this flagship social responsibility initiative. The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Mansehra, representatives of the local military, and senior leadership from SK Hydro (Private) Limited. A total of 29 local students received education assistance, supporting their studies in healthcare, engineering, and vocational education. Speaking at the event, the DC of Mansehra congratulated SK Hydropower Station on the upcoming first anniversary of its commercial operations,…

Pakistan and China on Thursday held the sixth round of the Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad, co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During the talks, the two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exchanged views on key regional and global issues. Discussions covered cooperation on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase 2, trade and economic ties, multilateral collaboration, and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides reaffirmed their “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership,” describing it as vital for regional peace and stability and essential for the prosperity of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reached out to the leaders of different political parties and assured them of the cooperation and support of the federal government and its institutions to handle the situation caused by the heavy monsoon rains and consequent floods. The prime minister telephoned Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and expressed grief over the loss of lives caused by the torrential rains and urban flooding in southern Sindh, particularly Karachi. He offered full support from the federal government to assist the Sindh government in addressing the emergency situation. According to Aaj News, At least 19…

Serious financial irregularities amounting to more than Rs165 billion have been uncovered in the telecommunications sector, according to the Auditor General’s audit report for the fiscal year 2023-24. The report revealed that in 36 cases, Rs157 billion was not recovered. It also highlighted irregularities worth Rs134 million in six cases related to human resources, while violations of Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PEPRA) rules in 14 cases caused a loss of Rs3.74 billion to the national exchequer. The audit further noted that issues in service delivery led to losses exceeding Rs5 billion. In total, the Auditor General identified 58 audit paras…

Renowned host and actor Sahir Lodhi has finally broken his silence after fellow celebrities made fun of his viral “Jee Bhai” videos circulating on social media.The clips, where Lodhi humorously presents everyday situations, have become a trending topic, sparking both praise and trolling. After Sahir Lodhi’s videos gained popularity, actors including Ijaz Aslam, Faisal Qureshi, Yasir Nawaz and comedian Tabish Hashmi recreated his style in a lighthearted manner. These parody clips quickly went viral, with social media users joining in on the trend. However, not everyone supported the trolling. Actress Mehwish Hayat voiced concern, saying it was unfair to ridicule…