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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has set a new record by surpassing the historic 113,213-point milestone for the first time. In a remarkable start to the trading session, the stock market saw a rapid increase of 1,400 points within just half an hour. The KSE-100 Index surged by 1,467 points, reaching an unprecedented 112,277 points. Earlier, the PSX achieved another milestone shortly after the market opened, with the index climbing by 1,200 points in just 15 minutes. The KSE-100 Index increased by 1,231 points, settling at 112,041 points. In yet another instance of record-breaking performance, the PSX witnessed a sharp…

Diplomatic Adviser to the French President Emmanuel Bonne will come to China from December 13 to 14, Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Thursday. He will hold the China-France Strategic Dialogue with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi.

In central China’s Henan Province, the city of Jiaozuo exemplifies the benefits of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project for local communities. As the only city where the central route runs directly through the downtown area, Jiaozuo has seen substantial improvements in both its water supply and ecological environment. Since the project began in 2014, the city has received over 430 million cubic meters of water from the Danjiangkou Reservoir in Hubei Province, addressing local water shortages and enabling the city to shift from a coal-based economy to a more sustainable, eco-friendly model. The transformation is reflected in the creation of…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has visited Jinko Solar Company in Shanghai. During the visit, officials from Jinko Solar offered to establish a manufacturing plant in Punjab. The Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities of Punjab government to take necessary steps for setting up the solar manufacturing plant in the province. Expressing her commitment to renewable and affordable solar energy projects in Punjab, she invited Jinko Solar to participate in green energy initiatives in Punjab. The Chief Minister said that Pakistan particularly Punjab, offers excellent opportunities for solar energy production.

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday lashed out at his political opponents as “anti-state forces”, said North Korea has hacked the country’s elections and defended his short-lived martial law order as a legal move to protect democracy. Yoon said the opposition was “dancing the sword dance of madness” by trying to drag a democratically elected president from power, nine days after his aborted attempt to grant sweeping powers to the military. “I will fight to the end,” he said in a lengthy address broadcast on television. “Whether they impeach me or investigate me, I will face it…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, during her visit to Shanghai on the third leg of her China tour, met with Zou Zongming, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Shanghai Committee, to discuss strengthening Punjab-Shanghai economic ties. The meeting focused on collaboration in trade, investment, science, technology, and industry, with Maryam inviting Shanghai companies to invest in Punjab’s Special Economic Zones. She praised China’s support for training Pakistani professionals and emphasized Shanghai’s role in advancing Pakistan’s IT sector, aligning with President Xi Jinping’s vision. Maryam highlighted Pakistan’s improving economic indicators and deep ties with China, while Zou reaffirmed Shanghai’s commitment to…

ISLAMABAD : The government informed the National Assembly that under CPEC, 43 projects worth $24.703 billion have been completed, while eight projects of $759.56 million are ongoing across Pakistan, including Gwadar Free Zone Phase-II, Rashakai and Bostan SEZs, and flood-affected infrastructure rehabilitation. The Finance Ministry reported a significant 79% reduction in the current account deficit to $217 million in two months, citing robust remittances and stable exports. Gwadar Port is fully operational, handling various cargo types and supporting transit trade with Afghanistan. Additionally, Rs338 billion has been collected as advance tax from mobile phone bills over five years, adjustable under…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Every year Azerbaijani people on December 12 commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Azerbaijani Great Leader Heydar Aliyev. Today, 21 years have passed since the death of the architect and founder of modern and independent Azerbaijani state, world-renowned politician and national leader of the Azerbaijani people. Heydar Aliyev is a personality who created history. Today the Azerbaijani people commemorate the Great Leader and numerous events are organized in all regions of Azerbaijan, as well as in the capital Baku. Heydar Aliyev was the very leader who created the modern history of Azerbaijan, becoming a true…

A Chinese business delegation has expressed ‘deep interest’ in establishing a $1 billion medical city in the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located in Thatta, Sindh. The development came during a visit by a high-powered delegation of 12 major Chinese companies, accompanied by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh on Investment and Public-Private Partnership Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, at various sites of the Dhabeji SEZ on Wednesday. As per a statement issued by Sindh’s Investment Department, the Chinese business delegation expressed interest in investing across multiple sectors including cargo, electronic vehicles, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, solar and…

RAWALPINDI : Pak-China joint exercise Warrior-VIII between Pakistan Army and Peoples Liberation Army of China concluded on Wednesday. According to ISPR, three-week long exercise in counter terrorism domain is 8th in the series of bilateral exercises being held annually. Distinguished Visitor’s Day (DVD) Ceremony of the exercise was conducted at Tilla Field Firing Range. Commander Rawalpindi Corps Lieutenant General Shahid Imtiaz graced the ceremony as chief guest while Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan along with dignitaries from China were also present. The dignitaries appreciated high standards of professionalism displayed by troops during the exercise.