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Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on Party members in the new era to carry forward revolutionary traditions and strive for new accomplishments on the new journey. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter to Zhang Liansheng, a 102-year-old Party member with Xinhua News Agency, ahead of the 105th founding anniversary of the CPC.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met on Wednesday with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, who are in Beijing for medical check-ups and recuperation. Wang said the China-Cambodia friendship was forged by King Father Norodom Sihanouk and previous generations of Chinese leaders. This year marks the 70th anniversary of King Father Sihanouk’s first visit to China. Wang said over the past seven decades, despite changes in the international landscape, the two countries have consistently maintained mutual respect, sincerity and trust, setting…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has urged further efforts to boost coordinated regional development and secure solid progress in advancing common prosperity for all. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in recent instructions on the country’s east-west cooperation program, calling for stronger mechanisms to support coordinated regional development, poverty prevention and rural revitalization. Xi said the 30-year east-west cooperation framework has played an important role in helping reduce poverty and promoting more balanced regional growth, while also reflecting the political strengths of the Communist…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has completed the “Livelihood Empowerment of Women through Sustainable Beekeeping Training and Capacity Building Program in Gilgit-Baltistan”, aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment and supporting sustainable livelihood opportunities in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region. Implemented in cooperation with the Honeybee Research Institute (HBRI) of the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) and the Gilgit-Baltistan Agriculture Department, the program provided four days of theoretical and practical training on modern beekeeping techniques to 30 women beneficiaries from Gilgit. The training covered topics such as colony management, honey harvesting and processing, disease control, value addition…

Iran has accused Israel of violating the truce in Lebanon 84 times since the memorandum of understanding was agreed to between Tehran and the US and warns of a “harsh response” if attacks continue. The warning comes after Israeli forces killed four people in southern Lebanon, and as US President Donald Trump slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he has to be “more responsible” in Lebanon. Multiple Israeli strikes have killed at least four people in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh governorate, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), despite a ceasefire and a recent understanding between the United States and…

Pakistan’s current account posted a massive surplus of of $459 million in May 2026, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed on Wednesday. The surplus follows a deficit of $276 million recorded in April 2026 and a deficit of $44 million in May 2025. The surplus came from significantly higher remittance inflows and a marginal increase in exports during the month. In May 2026, the country’s total exports of goods and services amounted to $3.21 billion, up over 1% from $3.17 billion in the same month of the previous year. Meanwhile, total imports clocked in at $6.49…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has called on citizens to promote patience, tolerance and unity during Muharram, stressing the need to avoid division and sectarian discord. In her message marking the beginning of the new Islamic year, the chief minister expressed hope that the year would bring peace, security and prosperity to Pakistan and the wider Muslim world. “I pray that the new Hijri year becomes a source of unity and solidarity for the Muslim Ummah and a year of peace and development for Pakistan,” she said. Maryam Nawaz also prayed for happiness, stability and prosperity for the country, describing…

Oil prices continue to decline as expectations grow that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipments, will reopen under a potential agreement between the United States and Iran. As a result, there is a strong possibility of a reduction in petroleum product prices in countries affected by global market fluctuations, including Pakistan. Following progress in Iran-US negotiations, global energy markets have shown significant improvement. International crude oil prices fell by another 5%, with US crude oil trading at around $76 per barrel and Brent crude at approximately $79 per barrel. According to a report by The Wall…

A $300 billion private ​fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the US-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with ‌direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters. The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal to end the war, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has not yet been announced as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign on Friday. The fund’s existence has been previously reported but Reuters is revealing for the first time that…

The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 across the province during Muharram-ul-Haram to maintain law and order. The decision was taken in view of security concerns and to ensure the peaceful conduct of processions and religious gatherings. The Balochistan Home Department in Quetta has issued a formal notification enforcing Section 144 from 1st to 10th Muharram. According to the notification, the decision was made on the recommendations of the Central Police Office Balochistan and in light of the prevailing security situation to prevent any untoward incident. The notification stated that the publication and dissemination of provocative, sectarian and hate material…