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The first air cargo route between Urumqi, Xinjiang, and Islamabad officially commenced operations on March 4, 2025, enhancing cross-border logistics under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Operating twice weekly with a 26-ton capacity per trip, the route will support e-commerce and high-value goods transportation. Experts highlight its role in improving trade efficiency, particularly for perishable exports like mangoes, while strengthening regional supply chains. Xinjiang’s strategic position is set to further integrate trade across South and Central Asia. China-Pakistan trade in 2024 reached $23.06 billion, reflecting an 11.1% year-on-year growth.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  The DASU Hydropower Project in Pakistan commenced the excavation of the dam foundation pit, marking a critical phase in the construction of this major water conservancy hub. The excavation spans from an elevation of 715.0 meters to 776.0 meters, with an estimated total excavation volume exceeding 1.22 million cubic meters. The project team overcame challenges posed by a catastrophic mudslide in 2022 by optimizing geological surveys and engineering designs, implementing a stepped excavation plan. With a total installed capacity of 5400MW, the DASU Hydropower Station will significantly alleviate Pakistan’s power shortages, create over 8,000 jobs, boost…

China targets an economic growth rate of around 5 percent in 2025, according to a government work report submitted Wednesday to the national legislature for deliberation. The report also outlines an array of other key development goals for this year, including a surveyed urban unemployment rate of around 5.5 percent, over 12 million new urban jobs, and an around 2-percent increase in the consumer price index. The country achieved economic growth of 5 percent in 2024 as an impactful policy package, along with other pro-growth measures, helped fuel strong economic momentum. On a global scale, a growth rate of around…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a government work report on behalf of the State Council at the opening meeting of the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress on Wednesday

The 14th National People’s Congress, China’s national legislature, opened its third session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the opening meeting.

Islamabad (DI NEWS) : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, reinforcing their commitment to enhancing Pakistan’s cybersecurity landscape. The agreement focuses on knowledge sharing, capacity building, and deploying advanced cybersecurity solutions. The signing ceremony was attended by Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chairman PTA, Iqbal Choudry, Coordinator General COMSTECH, Jeff Wang, President of Huawei Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Department, Ethan Sun, CEO Huawei Pakistan, Ahmed Bilal Masud, Director Subsidiary Board & Deputy CEO, Sultan Mahmood, Chief Security Officer Huawei Gulf North, and…

The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China’s top political advisory body, held a press conference on Monday, one day before its annual session. In 2024, the added value of high-tech manufacturing above a designated size grew by 8.9 percent, and China accounted for over half of the world’s industrial robot installations, Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, said while briefing the press on the session. Liu also highlighted China’s deepening integration of technological and industrial innovation in 2024, accelerating the development of a modern industrial system and fostering new quality…

China’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, will hold its annual session from March 4 to 10 in Beijing, a spokesperson for the session said on Monday. The third session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC will begin at 3 p.m. on Tuesday and conclude on the morning of March 10, spokesperson Liu Jieyi said at a news conference. During the session, national political advisors will hear and deliberate a report on the work of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee and a report on the handling of proposals,…

China is set to make significant strides in its space program in 2025, focusing on space station operations and manned lunar exploration, strengthening its role as a global space power. China sends the Zhongxing-3A satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in China’s southern island province of Hainan on June 29, 2024. /VCG China’s space station remains stable and efficient. Since its completion, it has hosted four manned missions, three cargo resupply missions, and four return trips. Five astronaut crews, totaling 15 individuals, have conducted long-term stays and completed 11 spacewalks, including a record-breaking single spacewalk. The latest…

China’s economy made steady progress in 2024, and high-quality development has been solidly promoted, Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, said on Monday. The CPPCC National Committee, China’s top political advisory body, held a press conference on Monday, one day before its annual session. Liu made the remarks while briefing the press on the session. In 2024, China’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached a record 134 trillion yuan (about $18.38 trillion), marking a 5-percent year-on-year increase, ranking the country as one of the best among major economies in…