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China has introduced a new set of policy measures aimed at encouraging foreign-funded enterprises to reinvest in the country. The measures, detailed in a circular jointly released by seven key government departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Commerce, People’s Bank of China, State Taxation Administration and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, cover a wide range of areas from project support to financial innovation. The circular outlines streamlined procedures for foreign investors setting up new entities, stronger support for project implementation and enhanced access to tailored financial products…

China’s consumer market has solidified its role as a major economic engine, with retail sales expected to exceed 50 trillion yuan ($7 trillion) this year, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said at a press conference on Friday. China is summarizing its achievements under the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), highlighting key economic milestones. Over the past four years, total retail sales of consumer goods have grown at an average annual rate of 5.5 percent, maintaining China’s position as the world’s second-largest consumer market. While China’s retail sales amount to about 80 percent of those in the U.S. in absolute terms, World Bank data…

Security forces have thwarted another infiltration attempt by militants from the Pak-Afghan border, arresting five suspected suicide bombers, all of whom are Afghan nationals aged between 15 and 18 years, security sources confirmed. On the evening of July 17, militants tried to infiltrate Pakistani territory. Upon receiving intelligence, security forces established blockades at five different points. The infiltrators advanced towards Aziz Khel and Mandi Khel areas but, upon encountering heavy security presence, sought refuge in a mosque in Baisi Khel. Security forces quickly surrounded the mosque and, through a strategic operation, compelled the militants to surrender without resistance. Among the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that peace negotiations with Russia needed “more momentum” and that he had asked new National Security and Defence Council secretary Rustem Umerov to “intensify the negotiation track”. Two rounds of talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey earlier this year have yielded little more than an agreement to exchange prisoners and soldiers’ remains. No date has been set for a new round of talks. “The implementation of the agreements from the second Istanbul meeting is ongoing,” Zelenskiy wrote on X. “This process needs more momentum.” Russia, which is continuing a grinding offensive along…

Pakistan has raised concerns over India’s threats to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and block Pakistan’s water at the 25th session of the OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission in Jeddah. Speaking at the session focused on “The Right to Water,” Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the OIC, Syed Fawad Sher, highlighted India’s unilateral actions regarding the treaty. He stressed the legal, moral, and social significance of the right to water, especially for Pakistan, which is already facing severe water scarcity. Sher warned that India’s rigid stance would further aggravate climate-related challenges in the region. He reminded participants that OIC foreign…

LAHORE : Renowned actress Sanam Saeed has announced her return to television screens after a long break. Sanam made this announcement through her official Instagram account, where she shared clips from her memorable past dramas and revealed that she will be playing the role of “Miss Maria” in an upcoming drama. The acclaimed actress will soon be seen showcasing her acting talent in a new drama serial, and fans have expressed their excitement over her return. It is worth mentioning that Sanam last appeared in the drama Deedan in 2019. Since then, she had been away from television for a…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : A group of around 300 Pakistani graduates has completed advanced agricultural training in China’s Shaanxi province, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday, calling the achievement “very heartening.” This initiative is part of Pakistan’s decision to send nearly 1,000 graduates to China for training in modern agricultural techniques to boost productivity. The plan was set in motion following Sharif’s visit to Xi’an, Shaanxi, a major hub for agriculture, industry, and education, in June last year. In a post on X, Sharif expressed gratitude to the Chinese leadership, the Shaanxi provincial government, and the universities involved in…

Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood alert for the province’s eastern rivers amid rising water levels and the risk of flooding from July 21. According to a PDMA spokesperson, commissioners of Lahore, Sahiwal, Multan, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, and deputy commissioners of Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Attock, Gujrat, Sargodha, Khushab, Jhang, and other relevant districts have been placed on high alert. Rescue 1122 has been directed to complete all necessary preparations in advance. The local government, irrigation department, and other relevant agencies have also been alerted. PDMA Director General Irfan Kathia instructed district administrations to ensure all arrangements are completed…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Chinese Investment Projects to review the progress of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiatives. The meeting focused on resolving issues faced by Chinese investors and accelerating the implementation of key projects, especially in Gwadar. Iqbal emphasized the government’s commitment to creating a secure and investor-friendly environment, protecting local interests, and ensuring timely completion of CPEC projects to boost regional trade, foreign investment, and employment opportunities.

The White House said on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump is experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand, after photographs emerged of Trump with swollen ankles and makeup covering the afflicted part of his hand. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, reading a letter from Trump’s doctor at a press briefing, said both ailments were benign. His leg swelling is from a “common” vein condition, and his hand is bruised from shaking so many hands, she told reporters. The disclosure sought to put to rest a raft of internet rumors that the 79-year-old Trump might…