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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday that death sentences should be issued for Israeli leaders and not arrest warrants. His remarks came after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence chief and a Hamas leader, Ibrahim Al-Masri.

As the world turns its attention to the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), Azerbaijan stands poised to take on a leadership role in the global movement toward sustainability and climate resilience. With its rich natural resources, strategic initiatives, and commitment to sustainable development, Azerbaijan is uniquely positioned to leverage COP 29 as a transformative opportunity to enhance its environmental and economic future. Under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has made significant strides in promoting environmental sustainability and addressing climate change. President Aliyev has consistently emphasized the importance of integrating environmental considerations into the country’s development…

By Cheng He, chief editor, Business News Department, CGTN In a comprehensive document from the latest meeting of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China at the end of July, two terms caught my attention: gazelle companies and unicorns. The decision-making body expressed its strong commitment to supporting the development of these entities, reflecting a strategic focus on fostering high-growth and innovation-driven firms in China’s economy. Gazelle companies, defined as start-ups founded in the 2000s, with a value exceeding US$500 million, are most likely to achieve ‘unicorn’ status within three years. On the other hand, unicorns typically refer to…

By: Maarij Farooq In a pivotal address at the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, President Xi Jinping emphasized the critical need for comprehensive reforms to further Chinese modernization. This session, held from July 15-18, 2024, marked a significant moment in China’s socio-economic trajectory, as the Central Committee adopted a resolution to deepen reforms across various sectors. President Xi’s speech highlighted several core areas: economic development, high-quality growth, innovation, talent development, and macroeconomic governance. The resolution sets forth ambitious goals for building a high-standard socialist market economy. By 2035, China aims to have fully realized socialist modernization,…

At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will start his official visit to China tomorrow. It will be Prime Minister Shehbaz’s first visit to China since the inauguration. We hope and believe the visit will inject strong impetus to upgrade the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperation, provide constant boost to Pakistan’s economic and social development, send strong signal of solidarity and cooperation between our two countries to the international community. The strategic communication between leaders of the two countries guides…

By:Maarij Farooq In the evolving tapestry of global societies, where knowledge economies drive progress and innovation reigns supreme, the imperative for educational reform in Pakistan is undeniable. With a vibrant youth demographic and an array of socio-economic challenges, the role of educational liberalism emerges not merely as a progressive ideal but as a fundamental necessity for societal growth and development. Pakistan’s educational landscape has been shaped by its colonial legacy, socio-political upheavals, and varying degrees of policy engagement. The country inherited an education system that was elitist and exclusionary, serving only a minuscule portion of the population. Post-independence efforts to…

By: Ambassador Jiang Zaidong This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and is a critical year for achieving the goals and tasks of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan. Facing a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, we adhere to the path of Chinese-style modernization, comprehensively promote high-quality development, accelerate the development of new quality productive forces, transform and upgrade traditional industries, cultivate and strengthen emerging industries, and lay out the construction of future-oriented industries, so as to achieve a series of new developments. In 2023, exports of China’s “new trio”, namely…

In recent months, the term “new quality productive forces” has sparked intense discussions both in China and globally. The concept was first put forward by President Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in China’s northeast Heilongjiang Province in September 2023, emphasizing the integration of scientific and technological innovation resources to lead the development of strategic emerging industries and future-oriented industries, so as to accelerate the formation of new quality productive forces. As President Xi Jinping pointed out, new quality productive forces are characterized by innovation; the key lies in high quality, the essence is advanced productivity. Among all factors, sci-tech…

By: Meerab Asif After the 11th of September, 2001 Pakistan is emerging as one of the most talked about fast changing economy in the Central Asian Region. Its ability to stand firm and resolute being an Islamic State has brought a universal recognition and appreciation of policies being pursued by the government. In 1991, foreign exchange reserves stood at $672 Million, in 1995 there is an increase in the reserves, which are $2933 million while in the year 2000, the reserves went down to $1547 million. However, in September 2002, Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves touched a highest figure of $7.7…

By: Tahir Farooq In the current global landscape, the security situation is an intricate web of interrelated factors where historical events, political decisions, and socio-economic dynamics converge to create complex challenges. Understanding the root causes of today’s security dilemmas and exploring viable strategies for achieving sustainable international security is imperative. The history of political destabilization serves as a crucial backdrop for understanding today’s security issues. Historically, political destabilization has occurred due to a variety of factors, including colonial legacies, power vacuums, and the interventionist policies of dominant states. For instance, the decolonization processes in Africa and Asia during the mid-20th…