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China’s foreign investment and cooperation saw steady growth in 2024, an official with the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Sunday. The country’s non-financial outbound direct investment rose 10.5 percent year on year to $143.85 billion last year, with investments in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries increasing by 12.6 percent year on year, according to the official. As the MOC data reveals, investments in leasing, business services, manufacturing, and wholesale and retail sectors drove the growth. The turnover of China’s foreign contracted projects totaled $165.97 billion in 2024, an increase of 3.1 percent year on year. In 2024,…

President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders have visited or entrusted others to visit retired senior officials to extend greetings ahead of the Spring Festival, which falls on January 29 this year. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, and other leaders wished the retired senior officials a happy Spring Festival, good health and longevity. The retired senior officials spoke highly of the CPC Central Committee’s work over the past year and voiced wholehearted support for Xi’s core position on the CPC Central Committee and in the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Speech by Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the “Chinese New Year, We Celebrate Together” Celebration Event Your Excellency Mr. Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Friends from all walks of life in China and Pakistan, Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the guests present here. I also wish to extend my high respects and sincere gratitude to all the friends who love traditional Chinese culture, care about and support China’s development, and actively promote…

Four terrorists were killed and two others injured, as the security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bagh, Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The forces targeted a reported presence of terrorists. Those killed included two key ringleaders. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ hideout. Those killed also included ringleaders Azizur Rehman, also known as Qari Ismail, and Mukhlis. The operation also led to the recovery of weapons and ammunition from the slain terrorists, who were said to be actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces and the killing…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was removed on Saturday from the presidency of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Peshawar chapter.   According to details, MNA Junaid Akbar had been nominated as the new PTI KP president. The decision regarding Akbar’s nomination had been taken during a leadership meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan in Adiala jail. Atif Khan, Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar and Mian Farhat Abbas, also met Imran Khan during the meeting. Meanwhile, during his interaction with the media outside Adiala jail, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja confirmed Akbar’s nomination as the PTI…

Supreme Court senior judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah expressed on Saturday strong objections regarding the formation of the six-member bench for an intra-court appeal. His concerns arose after an informal meeting of the judges’ committee on January 23, during which he proposed the formation of a five-member bench, based on seniority, excluding those who were members of the committee. According to the chief justice, a four-member bench would have been sufficient. However, at 10:28 pm that night, Justice Shah’s secretary informed him that the six-member bench had been formed, and its roster had already been issued. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the schedule for the much-anticipated tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series, featuring Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. According to details, the series promised a showcase of cricketing excellence across Lahore and Karachi.  The iconic Gaddafi Stadium, now revamped with an increased spectator capacity, was selected to host the matches between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. The first match was scheduled for February 8, where Pakistan would face New Zealand, while the second clash, on 10 February, would witness New Zealand and South Africa competing at the same venue. The Karachi stadium, which underwent…

ISLAMABAD : Former CPEC Project Director and Advisor to Energy China Pakistan Dr. Hassan Dawood Butt has been awarded the Best International Advisor Award 2024 in the energy sector. A statement issued by Energy China Pakistan on Saturday said that he has been awarded the “Best International Advisor Award 2024” by a prominent state-owned company in China’s energy sector and one of the largest investors in Pakistan. This year, the focus is on development in various sectors including renewable energy, transmission, water management. Renewable energy projects under CPEC are playing a significant role in achieving sustainable development and energy self-sufficiency…

Lahore (DI NEWS) : Get ready for a night full of punches, power, and passion! Knock Out Night, happening at DHA Sports Complex, Lahore, is set to bring boxing back to life in Pakistan. The highlight of the night? Khushhal Khan Khattak, the heartthrob of millions, is stepping into the boxing ring for the very first time. Known for his hit dramas and incredible fashion sense, Khushhal is ready to take on this bold new challenge. Fans have seen him act, but now they’ll see him fight! Khushhal’s journey has been nothing short of amazing – from winning the HUM…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Saturday the talks were initiated in good faith, but the government failed to show any seriousness regarding the formation of a commission to investigate the events of May 9 and Nov 26. “We didn’t engage in talks just for pleasantries or photo sessions,” he remarked. He highlighted that a case concerning a protest outside the Supreme Court was going on, with terrorism clauses added to the FIR. He said several lawyers were implicated in the case who were now presenting themselves in court. He said the judge hinted…