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Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to end their worst conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. China, which shares a western border with both nations, has been trying to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan, holding telephone calls with ⁠their foreign ministers and sending a special envoy on visits in March. “Both Pakistan and Afghanistan attach importance to, and welcome, China’s mediation, and are willing to sit down for talks again, which is a positive development,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is delighted to invite you to a vibrant celebration of Korean culture — “K-WAVE Festa” — taking place on Saturday, April 11, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the SBC Lawn, Serena Hotel, Islamabad. Join for an exciting day filled with culture, creativity, and entertainment as we bring the spirit of Korea closer to you! Discover the many facets of Korea through engaging promotional booths hosted by Samsung, Lotte Kolson, KOICA, KOPIA, and HRD Korea. Enjoy immersive cultural experiences, including: 🎓 Korean Language & Culture Programs led by…

Jiang Zaidong met Maulana Fazl ur Rehman in Islamabad to discuss regional peace and bilateral relations. The meeting took place at the residence of the JUI-F chief. Both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest. Discussions focused on the regional security situation, law and order, and Pakistan-China relations. The talks also covered ongoing tensions involving Iran. Concerns were raised over the role of United States and Israel in the escalating situation. The participants stated that any attack on Iran would violate international law and its sovereignty. The leaders emphasized the need for peace and stability in the region. They agreed that conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomatic…

A Chinese fugitive suspected of drug-related crimes has been repatriated from the United States to China, Chinese police said on Friday. The suspect is the first drug-related fugitive repatriated and handed over by the United States to China in recent years, representing a new achievement in China-US counter-narcotics law enforcement cooperation, China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said. The fugitive, surnamed Han, is suspected of drug smuggling and trafficking. The suspect was repatriated to the Chinese side by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement through immigration enforcement cooperation channels, based on leads provided by China’s narcotics control authorities, according to…

A senior Chinese diplomat called on the international community to respect the autonomous choices of the people in the Middle East, pay attention to the legitimate concerns of regional countries, and support Arab states in resolving historical disputes, strengthening unity and cooperation, and exploring development paths suited to their national conditions. Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, made the remarks at a UN Security Council briefing on cooperation between the UN and the League of Arab States on Thursday. Fu noted that the Middle East is the region with the highest concentration of global hotspot issues, suffering…

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has called for efforts to accelerate the development of a modern water network, comprehensively advance the protection and management of rivers, and continuously improve capabilities to safeguard water security. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during an investigation tour to the provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangxi from Monday to Thursday. During his trip, Liu learned in detail about the construction and management of water conservancy projects, including reservoirs, riverways, embankments, irrigation areas and rural water supply, as well as the protection and…

China’s installed capacity of new-type energy storage is expected to exceed 370 GW by 2030, according to a 2026 white paper on the energy storage industry. By the end of 2025, installed capacity had reached 136 GW, up 84 percent year on year. The report also said average storage duration is expected to rise as demand for longer-duration storage grows.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The 10th Round of Pakistan-China Consular Consultations was held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs on 31 March 2026 in Beijing. Mr. Tariq Wazir, Director General (China) led the Pakistani delegation while the Chinese side was led by Mr. Long Zhao, Director General, Department of Consular Affairs.  The two sides reviewed the whole gamut of bilateral consular matters and expressed satisfaction at the continued growth of people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan and China. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening consular cooperation and enhancing facilitation for each other’s nationals.

Selling pressure returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday after President ​Donald Trump said the United States would continue ‌to attack Iran, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding over 5,300 points during the opening minutes of trading. At 9:35am, the benchmark index was hovering at 150,167.12, down by 5,344.44 points or 3.44%. Selling was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs and power generation. Index-heavy stocks, including MARI, OGDC, POL, PPL, MCB, MEBL, NBP and UBL, traded in the red. On Wednesday, PSX staged a powerful rally with the…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms across large parts of the country during next 24, with isolated heavy downpours and hailstorms likely to impact several regions. According to the latest advisory, Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to receive widespread rainfall accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, isolated rain and thunderstorm activity, including hailstorms, is also likely in Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, particularly during evening and night hours. The Met Office has issued a warning that heavy to very heavy rains may trigger flash flooding in northeastern districts of Balochistan, including Zhob,…