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NEW YORK : Pakistan has broken its diplomatic isolation through active diplomacy, with the country’s economy now set to take off as a result of the hard work done by Prime MInister Shehbaz Sharif’s government, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammed Ishaq Dar, told members of the Pakistani community. “We are no longer isolated,” he said at his 2-hour interaction with the Pakistani diaspora at the Pakistan consulate in New York. Pakistan now has many friends in the international community, organized two major international events recently — the SCO Summit and the Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim…

Pakistan has the potential to act as a bridge between the United States and China, said Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari during an interview with German television on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Bilawal highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing role in fostering diplomatic ties between nations and stressed that some nations were taking advantage of the competitive situation between Washington and Beijing. He also expressed optimism about the prospect of improving ties with India, stating that peace with the rival country, or at the very least trade, was possible. Speaking about US President Donald Trump, Bilawal described…

KARACHI: The metropolis witnessed tensions late Monday night when a motorcyclist lost his life after being hit by a speeding water tanker near Jail Chowrangi, once again bringing road safety concerns in the metropolis into the spotlight. The accident triggered public outrage as enraged citizens set five water tankers on fire near the crash site in the port city. However, firefighters responded promptly, extinguishing the flames and preventing further damage. Taking immediate notice of the escalating situation, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar directed police officials to submit a detailed report on the accident and the ensuing violence. The minister…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain-wind/thunderstorms and snowfall in the upper regions of the country from February 19 to 21, breaking a prolonged dry spell. According to the Met Office, a frontal weather system is likely to enter the northern parts of the country on February 19 and persist until February 21. Rain-wind/thunderstorms with heavy snowfall are expected in Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Guanche, and Shigar, as well as Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur from February 19-20. Similar weather conditions are anticipated in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan,…

The so-called “update” to the Taiwan fact sheet displayed on the U.S. State Department website is another example of the U.S. using the Taiwan question to contain China. China urges the United States to immediately correct its mistakes, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Monday. It was reported that the U.S. State Department had “updated” the Taiwan fact sheet on its website, removing its previous wording about not supporting Taiwan’s independence. Guo reiterated that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of China, and the government of the People’s Republic of China is the only legal government…

China continues to promote high-level opening-up and encourages Japanese companies to invest and develop in China, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Monday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in a meeting in Beijing with a Japanese business delegation visiting China. Noting that China and Japan boast deeply integrated economies and extensive common interests and space for cooperation, He expressed the hope that the Japanese business community would play a positive role in the win-win cooperation between the two countries. He welcomed companies from Japan and…

As several Chinese films, including Ne Zha II, Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force, and Detective Chinatown 1900, garner international attention, the launch ceremony of the “China Travel with Chinese Films” initiative took place on Monday at the China National Film Museum in Beijing. The initiative aims to leverage the international success of Chinese New Year blockbusters with the series of recent visa-free transit policies to attract more overseas visitors to China. The event was hosted by the China Film Administration and China Media Group (CMG) and organized by China Global Television Network (CGTN) and the Film Channel Program Center. It focuses…

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris in Dublin on Monday, reaffirming the strategic partnership between China and Ireland and highlighting new opportunities for collaboration. His visit follows Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s trip to Ireland in January 2024, which focused on potential cooperation in green technologies and the digital economy. ‘Shannon Experience’ and China’s economic reform During his meetings, Wang Yi highlighted Ireland’s ‘Shannon Experience’ and its role in inspiring China’s economic reforms. Established in 1959, the Shannon Free Zone was one of the world’s first special economic zones (SEZs), designed to attract foreign investment…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday urged efforts to promote the healthy and high-quality development of the country’s private sector. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when attending a symposium on private enterprises, where he delivered an important speech after listening to representatives of private entrepreneurs. The private sector enjoys broad prospects and great potential on the new journey in the new era. It is a prime time for private enterprises and entrepreneurs to give full play to their capabilities, Xi said. He…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : According to data from online movie platforms, the Chinese animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” earned $3.1 million on its North American opening day, ranking 4th on the North American daily box office chart. The film officially premiered in North America on February 14, setting new two-decade records for pre-sale box-office earnings and screening volumes among Chinese-language films in the region. “Ne Zha 2” has amassed a total box office of 11.75 billion yuan (around $1.62 billion), including pre-sales and overseas earnings, as of 6 p.m. on February 16, securing it a place among the top 11…