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China has consistently supported Pakistan’s firm stance on counterterrorism efforts, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday. During the call, Dar provided an update on the tense relations between Pakistan and India due to recent terrorist attacks in the Kashmir region. The Pakistani foreign minister emphasized that Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to combating terrorism and opposes actions that could escalate the situation further. Dar also said that Pakistan is focused on managing the situation in a mature manner and intends to maintain communication…

The 20th China Huabiao Film Awards, the highest honor for Chinese films, unveiled its winners in a star-studded ceremony in east China’s Qingdao city on Sunday, celebrating outstanding achievements in Chinese cinema from 2022 to 2024. Ten films received the Outstanding Feature Film award, including Zhang Yimou’s courtroom drama “Article 20” and the sci-fi epic “The Wandering Earth 2,” which also earned Guo Fan the Outstanding Director award. Zhang Yi won Best Actor for his performance in “Endless Journey,” and Kara Wai Ying-hung won Best Actress for her performance in “Love Never Ends.” Besides, the blockbuster animated sequel “Ne Zha…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has categorically rejected India’s baseless and unsubstantiated allegations following the Pahalgam incident, asserting that Pakistan, as a responsible state, is ready to cooperate in an impartial international investigation into the matter. Addressing the passing-out ceremony of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on Saturday, Prime Minister Sharif emphasised that water is Pakistan’s lifeline, and no compromises would be made on this crucial issue.Pakistan to respond forcefully over water rights “If our water is stopped in violation of the treaty, we will respond with full force. This is not negotiable,” he said. He reassured the…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has strongly responded to Indian threats and water aggression, asserting that Pakistan knows how to defend its homeland. Speaking at a passing-out parade ceremony, he emphasized that the Two-Nation Theory remains the foundational principle of Pakistan’s existence and there is no room for doubt among Pakistanis regarding it. Addressing the cadets, General Munir said, “We Muslims are fundamentally different from Hindus in every aspect of life — our religion, customs, traditions, thoughts, and aspirations are distinct.” He highlighted the immense sacrifices made by Pakistan’s forefathers to create a separate homeland and underlined…

Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and foreign minister, held the second China-Kazakhstan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Murat Nurtleu, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Kazakhstan. Wang stated that China and Kazakhstan are inseparable cooperative partners and genuine friends with an unbreakable bond. The traditional friendship between the two nations is deeply rooted and time-tested. Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Kazakhstan has grown stronger and become more enriched in content. Comprehensive cooperation between the…

China’s installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power reached 1.482 billion kilowatts by the end of March, surpassing thermal power capacity for the first time in history, official data showed. With new installations continuing to grow rapidly, wind and solar power are expected to maintain their lead over thermal power, according to the National Energy Administration. In the first quarter of this year, electricity generated from wind and photovoltaic sources reached 536.4 billion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 22.5 percent of China’s total power consumption – an increase of 4.3 percentage points compared with the same period last year. Official data also…

China will continue to counteract unilateral bullying by the U.S., not only to defend its own legitimate rights and interests but also to safeguard the shared interests of the international community, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a meeting with his Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin. The two foreign ministers exchanged views on current tariff issues as they met in Almaty for the Sixth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Wang, also member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, reiterated that China is ready to work with all parties to uphold free trade, oppose protectionism,…

China’s economy delivered a strong start in the first quarter of the year, demonstrating steady performance and resilience. The country’s GDP grew 5.4 percent year on year to 31.8758 trillion yuan (about $4.42 trillion) in Q1 2025, ranking among the highest of the world’s major economies and positioning the country to better weather global uncertainties. During a meeting held by the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee on Friday, the Chinese leadership analyzed and studied the current economic situation and economic work. Noting that the country has seen its economy improve this year, with public confidence…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : A delegation from the Christian community of Pakistan, led by Mr. Joel Amir Sahotra, Former Member of the Punjab Assembly, visited the Apostolic Nunciature the Embassy of the Holy See in Islamabad to express their heartfelt condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. During the visit, the delegation signed the condolence book and conveyed deep sorrow and sympathy on behalf of the Christian community in Pakistan. The visit symbolized respect, solidarity, and recognition of Pope Francis’s life-long commitment to interfaith dialogue, peace, and the dignity of humanity. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Joel Amir…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan has published the next special edition, Issue 60/2024, of the World of Diplomacy journal. This special edition is dedicated to the theme: “Mine Action in Azerbaijan: Clearing Liberated Lands for a Safe and Prosperous Life.” The main objective of this special edition is to inform the international community about the scale of Armenia’s mine terrorism in the territories of Azerbaijan liberated from occupation, as well as the dangers posed by these mines. Additionally, it aims to encourage international assistance in demining efforts across these areas. The journal…