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Pakistan top envoy to China, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi addressed a China–Pakistan Investment Promotion Conference today in Beijing. The conference was organized by IBI Guolian Gufan Group in collaboration with Pakistan Embassy, Beijing Federation of Industry and Commerce, and local district authorities. Over 70 Chinese companies from across various sectors participated. The Conference follows Pakistan-China Industrial Cooperation Summit which was also organized by IBI earlier this week in the coastal city of Ningbo, in Zhejiang province. It marked joint efforts to encourage Chinese efforts “going global”, with Pakistan as a priority destination. It also brought together representatives of government institutions, industry…

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Friday that the smooth start to the fourth phase of Turkmenistan’s Galkynysh gas field will take bilateral energy cooperation to a new level. Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony with National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Mary, Turkmenistan. In his address, Ding said natural gas cooperation between China and Turkmenistan has yielded fruitful results, supporting economic and social development on both…

China will carry out intensive space missions in 2026, including Tianwen-2’s close approach and observation of its target asteroid, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said . The country will also conduct crewed missions including Shenzhou-23, flight verification tests of multiple reusable rockets, and promote high-quality development in the commercial space sector, said Liu Yunfeng, deputy director of the CNSA’s system engineering department, at a press conference on the upcoming Space Day of China. Looking back at the past year, China has made steady strides in space exploration. In 2025, the country conducted 92 space launch missions,…

China reaffirmed its goal to double the country’s non-fossil energy supply by 2035, Wang Changlin, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced Friday, vowing a clean, safe, efficient new energy system that supports the country’s carbon peaking goals and national energy security amidst international contingencies. The ten-year plan to double China’s non-fossil energy supply is an important lever for building the country’s new energy system, Wang said when asked about the plan at a Friday press conference on promoting high-quality economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). Wang Changlin, deputy director of…

China’s Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that China has lodged a strong protest with Japan after the Japanese destroyer JS Ikazuchi transited the Taiwan Strait, calling the move “a deliberate provocation.” Responding to a media query, Zhang Xiaogang, the ministry’s spokesperson, said the Japanese vessel’s passage sent a wrong signal to secessionist forces in Taiwan and would only provoke stronger opposition from the Chinese people and reinforce the country’s resolve to counter provocations. “We urge the Japanese side to return to the right path, strictly abide by the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents…

ISLAMABAD ( DI NEWS) : Today, as part of ongoing celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the Silk Road Cities Alliance, Jinshang Group, and WTL Design, organized a “Chancery Showcase & Tree Plantation Ceremony”.Held at the Embassy’s Chancery, the event featured live musical performances, video presentation showcasing the renovation of the Chancery Building, and joint tree plantation ceremony. In his remarks, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, welcomed the distinguished guests and highlighted the symbolic significance of the occasion. He noted that the renovation of the Chancery and…

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that an agreement could soon be reached to end the Iran war and urged the Tehran-aligned Hezbollah group to hold its fire as a 10-day truce went in to effect ​between Lebanon and Israel. Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran could take place at the weekend and an extension of a two-week ceasefire was possible, but may not be needed as Tehran wanted ‌a deal. “We’re going to see what happens. But I think we’re very close to making a deal with Iran,” he told reporters outside the White…

By: Ammad Rasheed In an increasingly interconnected world, diplomacy is no longer confined to federal capitals alone.Provinces play a central role in trade, investment, political, tourism, cultural exchange and people-topeople engagement. In this evolving landscape the role of Honorary Consuls in Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has become more important than ever. These distinguished individuals quietly and selflessly serve as bridges between nations, fostering economic, cultural and social tiesthat benefit both Pakistan and the countries they represent. Countries appoint Honorary Consuls through their Embassies recommendations after a rigorous andlengthy process involving two Governments. The selection is never casual. It…

Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has claimed that Bushra Bibi has been shifted to a hospital. In a post on social media platform X, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said he was informed last night that Bushra Bibi had been moved to a hospital, adding that further details regarding her treatment were awaited. He urged authorities to provide information regarding her medical condition. He further stated that he has requested permission for family members to meet her, adding that they are also awaiting arrangements for meeting the party founder. He emphasized that access to medical treatment is a fundamental and legal right.…

Google has made a major announcement for students in Punjab, while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also unveiled significant initiatives. In a special meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz in Lahore, several key decisions were taken to improve the province’s education system, including scholarships, free IT courses and provision of modern facilities for students. It was decided that with the support of Google, more than 100,000 students in Punjab will receive free certification courses, with fees ranging from $400 to $1,000. These courses will cover modern fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and business intelligence, with durations of three to six months.…