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Air Force Day is being observed across Pakistan with enthusiasm today as the nation remembers the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) personnel who defended the country’s independence, sovereignty and airspace. The occasion highlights the PAF’s historic performance during the 1965 war, while tributes are also being paid to martyrs and veterans whose sacrifices remain a source of inspiration for generations. During the 1965 war, PAF pilots demonstrated what was described as unparalleled determination and air superiority against the enemy. Squadron Leader MM Alam is being particularly remembered for shooting down five enemy aircraft on September 7.…

Pakistan has rejected what it described as baseless Indian claims regarding occupied Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that India’s unilateral actions and illegal occupation cannot change the disputed status of the region. The Foreign Office spokesperson said the Kashmir dispute must be resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. The spokesperson said Jammu and Kashmir is one of the oldest disputes on the agenda of the UN Security Council and maintained that its status cannot be changed through unilateral measures. Pakistan said any decision on Kashmir must reflect the relevant UN resolutions as well…

Search and rescue operations continue after a devastating mudslide swept through Gyirong County, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, on August 26. The mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, had left 43 people dead and 519 others missing at the border port as of 6 p.m. Saturday, officials told a press conference. As of 6 p.m. Saturday, more than 2,500 people and over 500 vehicles had been deployed to join rescue operations, and more than 1,000 flights of drones had air-dropped 5.43 tonnes of supplies, the emergency response and rescue headquarters said on Sunday. Ren Wei, commander of…

Xizang launched search and rescue operations for missing people after the August 26 mudslide in Gyirong County, using land, water and air routes, the Emergency Rescue Command Headquarters said at a media briefing. Ren Wei, executive vice chairman of the Xizang people’s government, briefed reporters on the latest rescue and resettlement efforts. Ren said every effort is being made to search for lives, while authorities have relocated and resettled affected residents. A total of 555 stranded domestic tourists have been evacuated, and life‑support services have been provided for 1,720 Nepali border residents. Authorities are also carrying out rigorous identification and…

BEIJING (DI NEWS) : QIN Guobin, President of China Three Gorges International Corporation, CTI, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to deepening clean energy cooperation with Pakistan, saying that CTI would continue contributing to a cleaner, more diversified, economical and secure energy future for Pakistan while strengthening the China Pakistan community with a shared future. He made the remarks while addressing the International Academic Symposium Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Pakistan, held at Peking University and organized by the Pakistan Study Center, Peking University, to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the…

BEIJING (DI NEWS) : Professor Tang Mengsheng, Founder Director of the Centre for Pakistan Studies at Peking University, has described the 75 year relationship between China and Pakistan as an enduring example of mutual trust, respect and support, saying the two countries have stood firmly together despite profound changes in the international and regional environment. Prof. Tang made the remarks at the International Academic Symposium Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Pakistan, organised by the Centre for Pakistan Studies at Peking University. Welcoming Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, H.E. Khalil Hashmi, five former Pakistani…

Pakistan seeks greater Chinese FDI, enhanced market access and faster implementation of CPEC 2.0 BEIJING (DI NEWS) : Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, H.E. Khalil Hashmi, has said that Pakistan China business engagement has resulted in the signing of more than 650 MoUs and agreements worth over US$42 billion, as Islamabad seeks to attract greater Chinese investment and accelerate implementation of CPEC 2.0. Ambassador Hashmi made these remarks while addressing the International Academic Symposium Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Pakistan, organised by the Pakistan Study Center at Peking University. Highlighting growing economic engagement…

China’s meteorological authorities have aided Nepal’s rescue and relief efforts by sharing data and providing weather forecasts and early warning solutions tailored for Nepal after a deadly mudslide hit their shared border region on August 26. According to officials from the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), the administration held video weather consultations with Nepal’s meteorological department immediately after the disaster and has actively provided meteorological support for Nepal’s rescue and relief operations. China has also established a dedicated meteorological support team for Nepal and began providing daily monitoring and forecasting reports in English. The CMA said it will provide seamless forecasting…

Congratulating a popular national children’s radio program on its 70th anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged professionals in children’s culture to redouble efforts in nurturing a new generation of capable young people for the socialist cause. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the call in a congratulatory letter sent Friday to China Media Group’s program named Xiaolaba, or Little Trumpet. He praised the program’s 70-year commitment to “telling good stories to children,” which have accompanied generations of young listeners as they grew up. Xi called on…

China and the United States should work together to jointly implement the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state, and maintain the momentum of stable development in bilateral economic and trade ties, Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said on Friday. Guo made the remarks in response to questions over US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s comments on the ties. According to media reports, Greer said on Thursday that he was “optimistic” about the stability in US-China ties.