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On New Year’s eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2025 New Year address through China Media Group and the Internet. The following is the full text of the address: Greetings to everybody! Time flies fast, and the new year will be with us shortly. I extend my best wishes to you all from Beijing. In 2024, we have together journeyed through the four seasons. Together, we have experienced winds and rains and seen rainbows. Those touching and unforgettable moments have been like still frames showing how extraordinary a year we have had. We have proactively responded to the impacts…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On New Year’s Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his annual New Year address from his office in Beijing. Xi described 2024 as an “extraordinary year,” during which the country marched forward in great strides in the pursuit of Chinese modernization. The address also featured a promise to bring more smiles to the Chinese people and to strive to create a better future for the world in the year ahead. ‘Real benefits’ to people Xi said the concerns of the people about jobs and incomes, elderly and child care, education and medical services are always on…

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Mr. Khalil Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to China, who called on the Minister at Finance Division today. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Senator Aurangzeb highlighted the significant strides made on the economic front, particularly the growing business and investor confidence in Pakistan. He underscored the importance of robust economic diplomacy and collaboration, emphasizing the need for greater economic partnerships in Pakistan’s expanding economy. Ambassador Khalil Hashmi briefed the Minister on…

Islamabad (DI NEWS) : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in IT and Telecom sectors. The agreement, signed at PTA Headquarters, focuses on capacity building, technology innovation, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. The partnership aims to drive advancements in 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and IoT while promoting secure digital infrastructure and bridging the digital divide. Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman (HIM), remarked, “This MoU represents a significant step in Pakistan’s digital transformation, enabling enhanced infrastructure and fostering innovation for sustainable growth.” Deputy CEO Huawei Pakistan, Mr. Ahmed…

ISLAMABAD – The federal cabinet has approved the sale of 15 percent shares in Reko Diq Mine worth $540 million to Saudi Arabia (KSA) under the Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions Act. Saudi Arabia will pay Pakistan $540 million (approximately Rs150.27 billion) in two installments. It will pay $330 million as a first instalment and 10 percent shares will be transferred. In the second phase, $210 million will be paid for the transfer of remaining five percent shares. The Saudi Fund for Development will also provide $150 million for the development of minerals in Balochistan. The Reko Diq Mines hold vast gold and…

The Pakistan Army under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir –  Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) – achieved significant successes in 2024. The year witnessed over 59,775 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by security forces and law enforcement agencies. These operations targeted terrorists and their facilitators, resulting in the elimination of 925 militants, including several key figures such as Fida-ul-Rehman alias Lal, Ali Rehman alias Taha Swati, and Abu Yahya. Furthermore, hundreds of arrests were made, with 73 most-wanted terrorists neutralized and 14 militants surrendering to join the national mainstream. According to official data, security forces conducted…

LAHORE – A severe cold wave continued to prevail across the country, with snowfall in the northern regions creating a picturesque landscape. Snowfall in Skardu, which began on Monday, persisted, and temperatures dropped well below freezing point. Due to the snow, the road links to the Astore region were also severed. Following the snowfall, tourists began to flock to the Neelum Valley. In Azad Kashmir’s Leepa Valley, bone-chilling cold disrupted daily life, while northern Balochistan remained under the grip of intense cold. The temperature in Leh reached a freezing -13°C, while Gopis recorded -10°C, and Skardu saw -9°C. Gilgit recorded…

The New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), a flagship project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is set to commence its first international operations with flights to Muscat on January 10, 2025. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and designed to handle 400,000 passengers annually, NGIA is positioned to transform Gwadar into a key regional and global trade hub. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the airport as a symbol of Pakistan-China friendship, highlighting its potential to boost economic growth, create jobs, and enhance connectivity. With robust infrastructure, including cold storage and cargo facilities, improved road networks, and advanced aviation technology, the $246 million…

China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, highlighted the significant contributions of China-Pakistan cooperation during the first concrete ceremony of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-5 (C-5), which is expected to create 40,000 jobs at its peak construction period. He emphasized Pakistan’s strategic advantages in location, language, and human resources, complementing China’s technological and financial strengths, enabling both nations to explore third-party markets and enhance collaboration. Noting that China’s direct investment accounted for 41% of Pakistan’s total investment in the past five months, he stressed the importance of advancing signature CPEC projects, expanding non-CPEC initiatives, and fostering high-quality Belt and Road…

The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) has launched the first trade shipment from China to the UAE via Pakistan’s land-sea route under the TIR system, marking a major milestone for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A truck carrying electronic equipment departed Kashgar, Xinjiang, stopping at the NLC Dry Port in Sost, Gilgit-Baltistan, before reaching Karachi and then Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port. This new route reduces transit time to just 10 days, offering significant benefits to the business community and enhancing regional connectivity. The Khunjerab Pass, now operational year-round, further strengthens this efficient trade corridor.