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Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir’s mother has passed away. A statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations early on Tuesday announced the death of the army chief’s mother on March 24, and prayed for highest ranks in heaven for the deceased. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended condolences over the passing of Gen Asim Munir’s mother. The PM expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief, according to a PM Office press release. PM Shehbaz prayed to God for eternal peace for the departed soul. Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani also prayed for the departed soul…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah met with Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins to discuss bilateral relations, mutual cooperation, and regional developments. The Australian High Commissioner commended Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, acknowledging the country’s significant efforts to ensure peace and stability. He expressed Australia’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Pakistan in various sectors. Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah emphasized that strong Pakistan-Australia relations are crucial for mutual development, highlighting the need to enhance collaboration in education, trade, and investment. He also reiterated that Pakistan plays a key role in promoting peace and…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to unveil the regulation on implementing the anti-foreign sanctions law, comprising 22 articles, set to take effect on Monday. According to the regulation, China will enhance its countermeasures. It specifies the seizure, detention and freezing of “other types of assets,” “relevant transactions, cooperation and other activities” that are prohibited or restricted as well as “other necessary measures” stipulated in the anti-foreign sanctions law. China will also refine countermeasure procedures and strengthen coordination among various departments under the State Council, according to the regulation. China will enhance the enforcement of countermeasures.…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Monday in Beijing, expressing willingness to further expand all-round cooperation between China and the ADB. Li said in recent years, affected by geopolitical turbulence and rising protectionism, the world economy has recovered slowly with increased instability and uncertainty. Li called on Asian countries to strengthen solidarity and coordination, adhere to multilateralism, advance regional economic integration, break down barriers to the flow of trade, investment and technology, and maintain the stability and smooth flow of industrial and supply chains. At the same time, all sides should strengthen…

China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy this year and ensure its sustained strength and effectiveness, said Finance Minister Lan Fo’an at the China Development Forum 2025 on Monday. Addressing current economic difficulties and challenges, Lan said that China’s economic and fiscal strengths have grown significantly and that the country has accumulated richer experience in macroeconomic management and fiscal governance. He said the confidence in China’s economic development stems from its solid fundamentals, numerous advantages, strong resilience, vast potential that underpins its long-term growth, and a sober understanding of potential risks and the foresight to prepare accordingly. China leaves…

Business leaders from some of the world’s largest companies – including Apple CEO Tim Cook and Cargill CEO Brian Sikes – are in Beijing for talks with Chinese officials during the ongoing 2025 China Development Forum. This trip marks Cook’s first visit to China this year as the American phone giant looks to increase investment and business opportunities in the Chinese market, reported China Daily. In a further push to encourage investment, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade said the smartphone maker is welcome to deepen its cooperation in China as the country continues to provide broader…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized that China and the U.S. should address trade imbalances by expanding cooperation and creating greater mutual benefits, highlighting the importance of working together to tackle economic challenges. Li made the remarks on Sunday during a meeting with U.S. Senator Steve Daines and American business leaders attending the China Development Forum 2025 in Beijing. He noted that China-U.S. relations have reached a critical juncture, stressing that history has proven both nations gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation. He urged both sides to choose dialogue over conflict and win-win cooperation over a zero-sum mindset. Li called…

China will continue to open up at a higher level, and welcomes multinational companies to expand investment in China to deepen mutual benefit and win-win results, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Sunday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in a meeting in Beijing with business executives of leading global multinational companies, as they exchanged views on the global and Chinese economic situation, China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation, and expanding investment in China. Noting that China’s economy has strong resilience, vast potential and ample vitality, He…

Reiterating China’s commitment to openness and global collaboration, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Sunday that China will further expand market access in various sectors for foreign investors. Delivering the opening address at the China Development Forum 2025 (CDF), Li pledged to introduce more measures to help foreign-funded enterprises integrate into the Chinese market. Li noted that the Chinese economy has strong resilience, tremendous potential and great vitality, adding that the country is confident and capable of maintaining long-term stable growth while providing more opportunities for global economic recovery. The Chinese premier called for joint efforts to promote the development…

Your Excellency Mr Syedaal Khan Nasar, Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Your Excellency Mr Jamal Shah, Chairman of the Silkroad Culture Center and former Federal Minister, Dear Pakistani friends, Good afternoon! It is with great pleasure that I’m here to attend the inauguration ceremony of the “Esthetic Bridges” exhibition in this vibrant and hopeful season of spring. This exhibition lives up to its name, not only showcasing the unique charm of Chinese and Pakistani art but also building a bridge for in-depth dialogue between artists from both countries. As the Chinese saying goes, a single flower does not make a…