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China and Spain should strengthen cooperation to oppose a return of the world to “the law of the jungle,” said Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday. Xi made the remarks during his meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is on an official visit to China. Noting the world today is in turmoil and confronted with the contest between the rule of law and the rule of power, Xi called on both China and Spain to jointly defend true multilateralism.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Algeria will host the 57th edition of the Algiers International Fair, under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, from June 22 to 27, 2026. The Kingdom of Spain will be the guest of honor at this edition. For reference, the previous edition of the Algiers International Fair in 2025 recorded exceptional participation with a total of 684 companies, including 145 foreign companies from 31 countries. The Algerian Embassy in Islamabad extends an invitation to all relevant trade, investment, and partnership bodies, including the Ministry of Commerce, the Special Investment Facilitation…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  As Pakistan enters the high-demand spring and summer seasons of 2026, the pressure on the national grid system has intensified significantly due to rising temperatures, increased use of cooling appliances, and growing industrial and agricultural activity. In this challenging environment, the 1320MW Sahiwal Power Plant has once again demonstrated its critical role in ensuring a stable and uninterrupted supply of electricity to the national grid. Through efficient operations, strong coordination with relevant institutions, and meticulous planning, the plant has emerged as a cornerstone of reliability during one of the most demanding periods of the year. The…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East when meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in Beijing. Xi called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence. It is imperative to promote the building of a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region, he noted. He urged adherence to the principle of national sovereignty. He said the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of countries in the Middle…

The navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols from April 9 to 12 in the South China Sea, spokesperson Zhai Shichen said on Monday. Zhai said the Philippines had rallied extra-regional countries to carry out so-called “joint patrols,” stirring up troubles in the South China Sea and undermining peace and stability in the region. He stressed that forces of the command will resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and firmly uphold regional peace and stability. The new remark comes after a Chinese military spokesperson criticized the Philippines on April 9. Zhang…

China on Monday urged restraint and a swift ceasefire as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz escalated following US remarks about blocking vessels linked to Iran. At a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a query about US President Donald Trump announcing on Sunday that the US Navy would begin blocking ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, after peace talks with Iran failed to produce a deal. Guo said the Strait of Hormuz is a vital international corridor for trade and energy transportation. Safeguarding the security, stability, and unimpeded passage in…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Pakistan Embassy co-hosted with the renowned China International Cultural Communication Center (CICCC) a Star Gala to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The cultural event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, creative industries, media and business leaders to celebrate the iron friendship that continued to grow from strength to strength. In his remarks, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi highlighted that generations of leaders and diplomats from both Pakistan and China had established a model inter-state partnership rooted in mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual support. He emphasized that people-to-people connections remained central…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On April 12, the Russian Embassy in Pakistan organized a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in Fatima Jinnah Park of Islamabad. The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Albert P. Khorev, Additional Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Ayesha Ali, Ambassadors of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, Russian Defense Attaché Colonel Vadim Fenchenko, Russian Trade Representative Denis Nevzorov, as well as officials from the CDA and SUPARCO. The event was also attended by Embassy staff, Russian community and Pakistani academia. In his remarks, Albert P. Khorev emphasized that Yuri Gagarin’s flight ushered…

A high-powered US delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance along with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in Islamabad Talks. The US delegation was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi upon arrival. Welcoming the US Vice President, the DPM commended US commitment to achieving lasting regional and global peace and stability. Dar expressed the hope that parties would engage constructively, and reiterated Pakistan’s…

An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqher Ghalibaf has arrived in Islamabad in the wee hours of Saturday for peace talks with the United States. The delegation includes senior political, military and economic officials, including the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, defense council secretary, central bank governor and several members of parliament. According to the Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, the Iranian delegation was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi were also present on the occasion.…