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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : A prestigious book launch ceremony for the latest work by renowned broadcaster and China affairs expert Shahid Afraz Khan, titled “چین: آج اور کل”, was held at the National Language Promotion Department (NLPD) in Islamabad. The event drew an esteemed audience including Federal Ministers, former Ambassadors, leading scholars, educationists, policy analysts, and students from various institutions — underscoring the depth of interest in China-Pakistan relations. The book offers a compelling and holistic portrait of the People’s Republic of China, presenting the features of a vibrant, resilient, and future-focused nation. Described by many as more than just…

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which opened Wednesday in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.

In the bustling city of Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, a train loaded with fresh Thai fruits – durian, rambutan and mangoes – smoothly rolls out, beginning a journey that will culminate in the fruits’ distribution across the vast Chinese market. This shipment represents more than just the transportation of goods – it’s a testament to the growing significance of the China-Laos Railway. By linking China with Laos, Thailand and other ASEAN countries, the railway has become a bridge for regional trade, significantly boosting cross-border commerce. As of the end of last year, the total cargo throughput of…

China and the European Union (EU) vowed to jointly uphold the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core, China’s Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. The statement came after China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic held a talk via video on Tuesday, during which they discussed various issues, including enhancing China-EU economic and trade cooperation and responses to the U.S. imposition of so-called “reciprocal tariffs.” During their talks, Wang noted that the U.S.’s “reciprocal tariffs” seriously violate the legitimate interests of other countries, breach…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The 1320MW Sahiwal Power Plant, one of Pakistan’s largest coal-fired power stations, stands as a testament to the immense benefits that large-scale infrastructure projects can bring to local communities. Situated in the Sahiwal district of Punjab, the power plant has not only played a pivotal role in addressing the country’s electricity needs but also significantly contributed to the economic and social uplift of the surrounding area. One of the most significant impacts of the Sahiwal Power Plant has been on local employment. During the construction phase, the project provided work to over 3,000 Pakistani workers. This…

BEIJING (Xinhua) : Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries and striving to open new ground for China’s neighborhood work. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a central conference on work related to neighboring countries, which was held in Beijing from Tuesday to Wednesday. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi,…

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan desired to work with President Trump and his Administration to strengthen bilateral relations with the United States. The prime minister said this in a meeting with a US delegation, led by Eric Meyer, Senior Bureau Official and Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at US Department of State, which paid a courtesy call on him. The delegation is visiting Pakistan to attend the two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum being held here on Apr 8-9. The prime minister welcomed US participation at the Forum and emphasized…

LAHORE : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has condemned the illegal detention of Imran Khan’s sisters, Hamid Raza, and others, calling it a deeply regrettable act. In a statement, Gandapur expressed his outrage over the incident, particularly highlighting the action of leaving the detainees in the lurch, 80 kilometers away from Rawalpindi after their arrest. He termed the Punjab Police’s actions as a blatant example of state oppression and fascism, especially in their treatment of women. He vowed that accountability would be pursued at the right time. The Chief Minister further accused the federal government of grossly violating…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a severe downturn on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by more than 2,600 points within just one and a half hours of trading, sparking fresh concerns among investors and analysts alike. The trading session, which marked the third business day of the week, opened on a negative note, with the market immediately shedding 440 points. As the session progressed, the decline accelerated sharply, pulling the KSE-100 index down by a staggering 2,606 points to reach 112,910 points. Earlier in the session, the market tumbled below several psychological thresholds, falling past 115,000, 114,000,…

A catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic’s capital left at least 79 people dead on Tuesday and emergency crews were working frantically after nightfall to pull survivors from the rubble. About 155 people were injured. Families of the victims gathered near the Jet Set nightclub seeking information about their loved ones. “I still have family members that are still in the rubble, and we don’t know what happened to them,” Pedro Martinez, a 17-season Major League Baseball player, said in a video shared on his Instagram account in the evening. The deceased included a popular singer,…