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China has dismissed reports suggesting that its recent export control measures on rare earths and related items were prompted by Pakistan’s alleged mineral cooperation with the United States. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the measures are independent domestic actions taken to improve China’s export control system in line with existing laws and international regulations. “These measures are legitimate practices adopted by the Chinese government to enhance its export control framework,” Lin stated, emphasizing that the policies have no connection whatsoever with Pakistan. Reports on Pakistan-US mineral cooperation rejected Responding to…

China is concerned about recent clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan and has asked the two countries to protect its nationals and investments in the region, Beijing’s foreign ministry said on Monday. Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul. China shares a border with Afghanistan and Pakistan in its western region and has sought to play a mediating role in calming hostilities between the two sides, who were allies until recently. “China is willing…

China’s position on the trade war and tariff war is consistent, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday: “We will stand firm if a fight is forced on us, and we are open to negotiation if approached.” The spokesperson was speaking in response to the recent U.S. announcement of tariff hikes and other restrictive measures against China. China and the United States share extensive common interests and have broad space for cooperation, said the spokesperson, adding that cooperation benefits both, while confrontation hurts both sides. The spokesperson also reiterated that China’s announcement of export control measures on rare…

A chair’s statement was issued on Monday for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, which is being co-hosted by China and UN Women in Beijing on October 13 and 14. In its role as the host, China presented a summary of the consensus positions in the statement. Confronted with changes and challenges, countries and stakeholders will, with firm determination and robust actions, resist any form of regression and accelerate the process of women’s all-round development, the statement said. The statement summarized the participants’ calls for action in 10 key areas. The participants called for a peaceful, secure living environment to…

China’s total goods imports and exports rose to 33.61 trillion yuan ($4.73 trillion) in the first nine months of 2025, up 4 percent year on year, official data showed Monday. Exports reached 19.95 trillion yuan ($2.81 trillion), increasing by 7.1 percent year-on-year; imports were 13.66 trillion yuan ($1.92 trillion), decreasing by 0.2 percent year-on-year, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC). In September alone, China’s goods imports and exports increased by 8 percent year on year to 4.04 trillion yuan, marking the highest monthly increase so far this year. Since the beginning of 2025, China’s foreign trade has sustained…

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to accelerating the all-round development of women by announcing a series of new proposals and measures at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women held in Beijing on Monday. Addressing the opening ceremony, Xi said the proposals aim to build broader consensus, open up wider pathways, and take more practical actions for this cause, noting that women’s all-around development still faces complex challenges. The Chinese president called for joint efforts to foster an enabling environment for women’s growth and development, and to strengthen the driving forces for their high-quality advancement. He also proposed jointly…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Pakistan’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Zafar Ahmad, has said that Kuwaiti investors are showing a strong commitment to enhancing their investment footprint in Pakistan. He expressed these views during a meeting with Amjad Aziz Malik, Secretary General of the Asian Sports Journalists Federation (AIPS Asia) and President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation (PSWF), at the Embassy of Pakistan in Kuwait. Prominent Pakistani businessman Shamshad Khan Tanoli and former international squash player and coach Ahmed Gul were also present on the occasion. Ambassador Dr. Zafar Ahmad revealed that several Kuwaiti investors have recently expressed keen interest…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the new week under heavy pressure on Monday as cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan rattled investor confidence, causing the benchmark KSE-100 index to tumble nearly 3,000 points in early trade. The benchmark KSE-100 index fell sharply during opening hours, losing 2,741 points to reach 160,356, breaching key psychological barriers of 163,000, 162,000, and 161,000 points. At 11:05 a.m., the index stood at 160,582.92, down by 2,515 points (1.54%), as widespread selling gripped nearly all major sectors. Trading volumes remained subdued as investors rushed to offload holdings, fearing further declines amid rising political and…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly is set to elect a new Chief Minister today (Monday), even as opposition parties announced a complete boycott of the voting process amid ongoing political uncertainty in the province. Four contenders are vying for the province’s top office. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Sohail Afridi, JUI-F has fielded Maulana Lutfur Rehman, PML-N’s candidate is Sardar Shah Jahan Yousaf, and the PPP has put forward Arbab Zarak Khan. Out of the 145-member provincial assembly, 93 seats are held by the government and 52 by the opposition. A total of 73 votes are needed to secure the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday departed for Egypt to participate in the signing ceremony of the Gaza Peace Agreement on the special invitation of US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President. The event marks a major diplomatic step toward ending the months-long conflict in Gaza. According to official sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. The delegation will represent Pakistan at the Gaza Peace Summit, which aims to solidify a permanent ceasefire and initiate reconstruction efforts in the war-torn region. The Gaza Summit, being held in Egypt today,…