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President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended warm greetings and sincere wishes to Christian citizens of Pakistan and to Christian communities around the world on the joyous occasion of Christmas. In his message, the president said Christmas is a time of hope, peace and compassion. “The message of love and service to humanity that this season brings reminds us of the deep bonds that unite all people.” “Father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, articulated a vision of Pakistan rooted in freedom and equality for all. In his historic address to the first Constituent Assembly…

Christmas celebrations are set to take place on Thursday (today) both internationally and within Pakistan, as millions of Christians worldwide commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. In Bethlehem, Palestine, pilgrims are expected to gather at Manger Square to attend prayers and ceremonies marking the occasion. Vatican City will host the Pope’s traditional “Urbi et Orbi” blessing at St. Peter’s Square, drawing devotees from around the world. Across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, churches will hold special services, while public festivities such as Christmas markets, carol events, and light displays will continue. In Pakistan, Christian communities in major cities including…

Senior Chinese government officials have pledged continued efforts to advance energy conservation and carbon reduction efforts. The officials, including Vice Premier He Lifeng and others from multiple ministries and commissions, made the remarks on Wednesday at a meeting held during an ongoing session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee. Lawmakers in attendance deliberated on a report on inspecting the implementation of the Energy Conservation Law and launched a joint inquiry at the meeting, which was attended by Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee. He Lifeng pledged continued efforts to improve the efficiency of China’s energy and…

China  urged Japan to promptly clarify the situation regarding a water leak containing radioactive substances at the Fugen nuclear power plant during decommissioning work. “Japan should take measures to properly handle the decommissioning of nuclear power plants and the disposal of radioactive waste,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing, when asked to comment on a recent water leakage at Fugen plant. On December 23, the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) reported that roughly 20 milliliters of water containing radioactive tritium has leaked during a reactor decommissioning at Fugen nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture,…

The Council of Chairpersons of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee convened a meeting on Wednesday during the country’s ongoing legislative session to deliberate reports. The meeting was presided over by Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee. The senior lawmakers heard reports on the deliberations of bills and revising suggestions for draft revisions to several laws. They also reviewed a report on deputy qualifications and personnel-related bills. The meeting decided to submit the revised documents to the ongoing NPC Standing Committee session for deliberation. Participants reviewed and adopted in principle the key tasks of the NPC Standing…

According to KPMG’s newly released 2025 China Outlook for Multinational Corporations , 94 percent of surveyed multinational companies (MNCs) continue to invest in and bet on the Chinese market, while 75 percent plan to maintain or increase their investment in Chinese mainland enterprises next year. In response to market dynamics and intense local competition, many multinational corporations have adjusted their operational strategies. About 60 percent of respondents said they had shifted their priorities on the Chinese mainland from expansion to profitability. Meanwhile, 83 percent reported having localized key aspects of their operations, particularly in manufacturing, supply chains, and research and…

ISLAMABAD: Rejecting criticism over the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Prime Minister’s Adviser on Privatisation Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said that the move does not undermine national pride but aims to restore the carrier’s lost strength and efficiency. Addressing a joint press conference with Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar, Muhammad Ali said that claims circulating on social media suggesting that the airline was sold for less than the value of its aircraft were incorrect and misleading, adding that such assertions do not reflect the facts of the privatisation process. He said that PIA once operated a fleet of around…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The International Institute for Central Asia and Pakistan’s Center for Regional Connectivity with a Shared Future (CRCSF) formally entered into a research partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, marking an important step toward strengthening academic and policy cooperation between Central Asia and South Asia. The MoU was signed by Ambassador Javlon Vakhabov, Head of the International Institute for Central Asia, and Tahir Farooq, Head of the Center for Regional Connectivity with Shared Future. The signing ceremony was held at the Headquarters of The International Institute for Central Asia located in Tashkent. The ceremony…

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday underscored the vital role of media in strengthening China-Pakistan relations and promoting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), while addressing the 9th CPEC Media Forum. He said the Forum has emerged as an influential platform for bilateral media exchanges, contributing significantly to mutual understanding and the successful advancement of CPEC. Addressing media professionals and representatives from various sectors, Ambassador Jiang recalled that since its inception in 2015, the CPEC Media Forum has grown alongside the flagship corridor project, helping create a favourable public opinion environment for its development. He expressed gratitude to…

A Chinese envoy  urged the United States to immediately stop its campaign against Venezuela under the pretext of combating drug trafficking. The United States has continued to increase its military deployment in the waters of the Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela, escalating sanctions, blockades, and military threats against Venezuela, and having sunk Venezuelan vessels, shot dead crew members and seized oil tankers, noted Sun Lei, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations. Noting that Washington has designated the Venezuelan government as a foreign terrorist organization, claimed that Venezuelan land, oil and assets belong to the United States, and…