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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that even though different parties may have different understandings on international rules, the common understanding is to uphold the international system with the UN as its core, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while answering questions at the “China in the World” event at the ongoing Munich Security Conference. Responding to a question on how to address the crisis facing the international…

As of 11:20 a.m. Beijing Time on February 14, “Ne Zha 2” has grossed 10.76 billion yuan (around $1.5 billion US dollars), including pre-sales, making it the first Asian film to enter the global box office top 17. This marks a significant milestone in the film’s journey as it officially opens in theaters across North America today, following a premiere on February 8. A recent photo shows “Ne Zha 2” promotional posters displayed in a subway station in New York. /CMG Even before its official release in the US, “Ne Zha 2” sparked a wave of excitement, with pre-sale tickets…

Timothy Fok Tsun-ting, first vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), declared the 9th Asian Winter Games closed at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center on Friday night. “This is truly a unique and charming part of China and the world – not only for the beauty of the city and the landscape but also for the warmth and friendliness of the local people,” Fok said in his speech during the closing ceremony. The Games, officially opened on February 7, showcased over 1,200 athletes from 34 countries and regions across Asia, making this edition the largest…

China’s policy towards the United States maintains continuity and stability, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday during a meeting with Graham Allison, a professor at Harvard University, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. In light of the intertwined international situation, China must shoulder the responsibility of a major country by continuing to inject certainty into the world and playing a constructive role in advancing global peace and stability, Wang said. He added that China will continue to follow the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation to guide the development of China-U.S. relations and…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Pakistan on Friday calling its reference in the Indo-US joint statement as “one-sided, misleading, and contrary to diplomatic norms” said that it could not cover up India’s sponsorship of terrorism, subversion, and extrajudicial assassinations in the region and beyond. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, at his weekly press briefing, said that Pakistan’s reference had been included notwithstanding its counterterrorism cooperation with the US. He said that such references could not shift international attention from the stark reality of India being a safe haven for perpetrators of hate crimes against Muslims and other minorities. “The joint statement…

HARNAI : At least 11 people were killed and six others injured in an explosion in the Shahrag area of Harnai district of Balochistan on Friday. According to the police, explosion occurred near a vehicle carrying coal mine workers. The condition of several injured is critical, they added. Law enforcement officials reached the spot and started collecting evidence. The Harnai deputy commissioner confirmed the death of 11 labourers in the explosion. Most of the dead and the injured belonged to Swat and Shangla. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the incident and expressed sorrow over the loss of lives. He directed the…

On Friday, President Asif Ali Zardari swore in Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar as the acting Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The oath-taking ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by a heartfelt recitation from the Holy Quran. In line with the official notification, President Zardari appointed Justice Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar as acting chief justice, effective from the day he took the oath, until a permanent chief justice is appointed. This marks a significant moment for the IHC, with Sarfraz Dogar stepping into a vital role for the time being

ISLAMABAD : Six newly-appointed judges of the Supreme Court took oath of office at a ceremony held her on Friday. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi administered the oath to them while the ceremony was attended by judges of the apex court and lawyers. The newly sworn-in judges included: Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, Justice Shakeel Ahmad, Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim. Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb of Islamabad High Court (ICH) took oath as acting judge of the Supreme Court. The oath-takign ceremony was originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb…

The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), in collaboration with Punjab Food Authority, Information and Culture Department Punjab, and Pak Connects, will host the Pak-China Chah (Love) Mela from February 21 to 23, 2025, at Wildlife Park (Safari Zoo). The festival will celebrate the cultural and trade ties between Pakistan and China through food, music, and entertainment, offering an immersive experience for families, food lovers, and cultural enthusiasts. Highlighting the culinary richness of both nations, the event aims to strengthen bilateral relations, foster people-to-people connections, and showcase the deep-rooted friendship between the two countries. The festival will also…

A positive momentum was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 900 points during Friday’s opening hours of trading. At 9:50am, the benchmark index was hovering at 113,461.86 level, an increase of 897.79 points or 0.8%. Buying was seen in key sectors, including commercial banking, fertilizer, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs and refineries. Index-heavy stocks including NRL, HUBCO, SNGPL, SSGC, HBL, JSBL, MEBL and NBP traded in the green. “We think the market will be watchful of any news flow around the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) review in March, which remains…