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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed on Sunday their commitment to strengthen the deep-rooted, historical and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. According to details, PM Shehbaz held an important meeting with the Turkish president at the historic Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul during his two-day official visit to Türkiye. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Gen Syed Asim Munir, Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi were part of the Pakistani delegation. President Erdogan hosted a formal dinner in honour of the visiting delegation. According to the…

Lahore Qalandars secured their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in four years by defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in the final of PSL X at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. Chasing a target of 202-run set by the Gladiators, the Qalandars had reached the total in the final over with four wickets down. This marked Lahore’s third title, having previously won the PSL in 2022 and 2023. Gladiators’ Innings After winning the toss, Quetta Gladiators opted to bat first and posted 201 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Hasan Nawaz led the scoring with a…

The Pakistani team delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025, surpassing strong opponents including India. On the third day of the event, Bano Kosar secured a gold medal in the women’s 48kg jiu-jitsu category by defeating India’s Richa Sharma in the decisive match. Earlier, on the opening day of the championship, M. Ali Rashid and M. Yousaf Ali earned a bronze medal for Pakistan in the men’s duo event. Similarly, Isra Waseem and Kainat Arif added to Pakistan’s success by winning bronze in the women’s duo category, making the first day even more remarkable for the national…

May 25 marks Africa Day, a celebration of unity, independence, and shared identity across the African continent and among its global diaspora. In a special interview commemorating this occasion, Ambassador Rahmat Allah Mohamed Osman, the African Union’s Permanent Representative to China, reflected on the significance of the day, the enduring legacy of African liberation, and the growing momentum behind China-Africa cooperation. A sacred day of unity and liberation Africa Day traces its roots to May 25, 1963, the founding date of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union (AU). Ambassador Osman described the day as “almost sacred,” a…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Shanghai-based Fudan University, celebrating its 120th founding anniversary.

The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF) opened on Sunday in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and diverse products, and attracting more than 3,000 companies from 62 countries and regions. For the first time, this year’s event has two guest countries of honor: Laos and Hungary. Laos’ pavilion is spotlighting tea, coffee, furniture and handicrafts, while Hungary’s is presenting 17 firms specializing in wine, medical devices and eco-friendly water treatment technology. People visit the pavilion of Hungary at the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. /VCG…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Xi pointed out that this year’s fair focuses on expanding high-level opening up, deepening regional exchanges and cooperation, and boosting the construction of a modern industrial system. The fair promotes forging a new development paradigm and high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road and provides an effective platform for countries around the world to share the development opportunities in China’s western region, Xi said. Stressing that unity fosters shared success and collaboration drives common progress, Xi…

Islamabad (DI NEWS) : The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) hosted a seminar titled “Assessment of Renewed Security Challenges to CPEC Post-Indo-Pak Escalation.” The event brought together prominent practitioners, diplomats, policymakers, experts, academics and intelligentsia who collectively advocated for strategic regional alliances, robust internal reforms, economic resilience, advanced security infrastructure and proactive diplomatic engagements to overcome current and emerging challenges to China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Amb. Naghmana Hashmi, Pakistan’s former envoy to China, linked increased terrorism with broader geopolitical tensions, particularly western apprehensions towards China’s rise. Analyzing how recent Indo-Pak escalations dispelled myths surrounding India’s military dominance, prompting Western powers…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has concluded its latest visit to Pakistan, setting a primary budget surplus target of 1.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) for the fiscal year 2025-26. However, Pakistan and the IMF have not yet reached full consensus on the upcoming budget targets, with negotiations expected to continue in the coming weeks. Led by Nathan Porter, the IMF delegation arrived in Islamabad on May 19 to review Pakistan’s recent economic developments, assess progress under the 2024 Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the 2025 Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), and initiate discussions on the next federal…

Pakistan has ranked seventh in the world for civilian casualties from explosive weapons in 2024, according to a new report by British explosive violence monitor, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), which recorded the highest global toll of such violence since 2010. The AOAV documented 67,026 deaths and injuries from explosive weapons globally last year. Of these, 59,524 were civilians — accounting for 89% of the total. Civilian fatalities alone stood at 24,147. The report described 2024 as “the most injurious year for civilians” since the Explosive Violence Monitoring Project began. Compared to 2023, global incidents increased by 29%, civilian casualties…