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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday once again, citing his outstanding and extraordinary contributions to putting an end to the war between Pakistan and India, as well as seven other conflicts worldwide. During a press conference following the signing of the Gaza Peace Agreement, he stated, “Today is one of the greatest days in contemporary history because peace has been achieved after untiring efforts led by US President Donald Trump.” He went on: “President Trump is genuinely a man of peace who has relentlessly and untiringly worked throughout these months,…

US President Donald Trump on Monday called the signing of the Gaza Peace Agreement a “great honour” and a “historic achievement” that will usher in lasting peace across the Middle East. Speaking to the media after the signing ceremony, Trump said, “It is a great honour for me to have a Gaza peace agreement. The bloodshed in Gaza has stopped because of this accord. The time has come to rebuild Gaza, and we will all rebuild it together.” He emphasized that the peace deal will bring long-term stability to the region, thanking all countries that contributed to its success. “I…

In a landmark diplomatic achievement, US President Donald Trump joined leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye on Monday to sign the Gaza Peace Agreement, marking the official start of a ceasefire aimed at bringing stability to the war-torn region. At the signing ceremony, held during the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, President Trump called it “a historic day for the entire world” and hailed the agreement as “a great success.” He said the document “spells out a lot of rules and regulations” and is “very comprehensive,” outlining principles for peace, reconstruction, and regional cooperation. Trump: ‘Gaza deal was a…

China has dismissed reports suggesting that its recent export control measures on rare earths and related items were prompted by Pakistan’s alleged mineral cooperation with the United States. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the measures are independent domestic actions taken to improve China’s export control system in line with existing laws and international regulations. “These measures are legitimate practices adopted by the Chinese government to enhance its export control framework,” Lin stated, emphasizing that the policies have no connection whatsoever with Pakistan. Reports on Pakistan-US mineral cooperation rejected Responding to…

China is concerned about recent clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan and has asked the two countries to protect its nationals and investments in the region, Beijing’s foreign ministry said on Monday. Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul. China shares a border with Afghanistan and Pakistan in its western region and has sought to play a mediating role in calming hostilities between the two sides, who were allies until recently. “China is willing…

China’s position on the trade war and tariff war is consistent, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday: “We will stand firm if a fight is forced on us, and we are open to negotiation if approached.” The spokesperson was speaking in response to the recent U.S. announcement of tariff hikes and other restrictive measures against China. China and the United States share extensive common interests and have broad space for cooperation, said the spokesperson, adding that cooperation benefits both, while confrontation hurts both sides. The spokesperson also reiterated that China’s announcement of export control measures on rare…

A chair’s statement was issued on Monday for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, which is being co-hosted by China and UN Women in Beijing on October 13 and 14. In its role as the host, China presented a summary of the consensus positions in the statement. Confronted with changes and challenges, countries and stakeholders will, with firm determination and robust actions, resist any form of regression and accelerate the process of women’s all-round development, the statement said. The statement summarized the participants’ calls for action in 10 key areas. The participants called for a peaceful, secure living environment to…

China’s total goods imports and exports rose to 33.61 trillion yuan ($4.73 trillion) in the first nine months of 2025, up 4 percent year on year, official data showed Monday. Exports reached 19.95 trillion yuan ($2.81 trillion), increasing by 7.1 percent year-on-year; imports were 13.66 trillion yuan ($1.92 trillion), decreasing by 0.2 percent year-on-year, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC). In September alone, China’s goods imports and exports increased by 8 percent year on year to 4.04 trillion yuan, marking the highest monthly increase so far this year. Since the beginning of 2025, China’s foreign trade has sustained…

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to accelerating the all-round development of women by announcing a series of new proposals and measures at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women held in Beijing on Monday. Addressing the opening ceremony, Xi said the proposals aim to build broader consensus, open up wider pathways, and take more practical actions for this cause, noting that women’s all-around development still faces complex challenges. The Chinese president called for joint efforts to foster an enabling environment for women’s growth and development, and to strengthen the driving forces for their high-quality advancement. He also proposed jointly…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Pakistan’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Zafar Ahmad, has said that Kuwaiti investors are showing a strong commitment to enhancing their investment footprint in Pakistan. He expressed these views during a meeting with Amjad Aziz Malik, Secretary General of the Asian Sports Journalists Federation (AIPS Asia) and President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation (PSWF), at the Embassy of Pakistan in Kuwait. Prominent Pakistani businessman Shamshad Khan Tanoli and former international squash player and coach Ahmed Gul were also present on the occasion. Ambassador Dr. Zafar Ahmad revealed that several Kuwaiti investors have recently expressed keen interest…