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ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday extended the greeting of Chinese New Year and Spring Festival to Chinese President Xi Jinping, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening the “iron-clad friendship” between Pakistan and China. The president, in a letter of greetings to his Chinese counterpart, said that he looked forward to discussing ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation and friendship with him in Beijing. He reiterated Pakistan’s ongoing support for the One China Policy, calling it a vital component of Pakistan’s foreign policy. President Zardari said that both Pakistan and China enjoyed timeless and strategic cooperative partnership. This unique…

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday suggested the possibility of peace talks with Ukraine, but firmly rejected any negotiations involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he termed “illegitimate.” This latest development comes as the ongoing conflict between the two nations enters its third year, showing no signs of abating. In his statement, Putin emphasised that while Russia was open to negotiations with Ukraine, any discussions would exclude Zelensky, accusing him of being an illegitimate leader. The Russian president pointed to the expiration of Zelensky’s presidential term during martial law as grounds for his rejection. Putin further stated that, if Zelensky…

Topline Research reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) team was scheduled to visit Pakistan in the middle of next month to evaluate the country’s economic performance as part of the first review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in March.   According to Topline Research, the IMF team would assess Pakistan’s economic progress during the first review in March. However, the IMF’s representative in Pakistan refrained from commenting on the proposed schedule. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb had previously indicated that an IMF delegation would visit Pakistan next month. If the review concluded successfully, Pakistan was expected to receive the…

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Tuesday its decision to challenge the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) Act in court.   Addressing the media outside Parliament House, Senate Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz criticised the manner in which the law was passed. “The PECA Act was approved hurriedly in parliament,” said Faraz. “Parliament had lost its reputation, and the parliamentarians had no importance anymore,” said Faraz. Faraz expressed concern over the opposition’s treatment, stating, “The opposition leader was not allowed to speak in parliament. The opposition was ignored completely, which is a matter of concern.” PTI leader Ali Zafar also condemned…

After stealing hearts in the blockbuster Pakistani drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Hania Aamir is back with another highly anticipated project. This time, she is pairing up with the talented and charming Bilal Abbas Khan in the new drama titled “Meri Zindagi Hai Tu.” This marks a significant milestone for both stars, who made their debut in 2016 but have never worked together until now. The announcement of their collaboration has sparked widespread excitement among fans, who are eager to see this fresh on-screen pairing. Fans have flooded social media with comments expressing their anticipation: “It’s gonna be one hell…

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has always shared his best wishes with Chinese people during the Gregorian New Year as well as the Chinese New Year. Here are some of his wishes to Chinese people in recent years.

Red lanterns, festive decorations and vibrant displays adorn the streets of the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and the Taiwan region ahead of the Chinese New Year, creating a shared atmosphere of joy among Chinese communities. Despite the geographical distance, people across China are bound by a common cultural heritage, celebrating the Spring Festival with traditions that highlight their deep-rooted connections. For Zhuang Ling, a photographer in Taiwan, the Chinese New Year is a time to reflect on family traditions that have been passed down through generations. Born on the Chinese mainland, Zhuang recalls his childhood in southwestern China’s…

This year’s Spring Festival Gala, an annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group, commenced on Tuesday, the eve of the Chinese New Year, as Chinese people worldwide celebrated the Spring Festival, the most important Chinese festival centering on family reunions. Known as “Chunwan,” the gala, the first since China’s Spring Festival was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, has not only continued its tradition as the must-watch show for Chinese families on Chinese New Year’s Eve since 1983 but also reached new heights in showcasing human warmth and cultural heritage. The gala…

Foreign leaders have sent their best wishes to the Chinese people around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival. China on Tuesday rang in the Year of the Snake. Regarded as the most celebrated holiday among the Chinese, the Spring Festival signifies a time of family reunions and a slew of cultural events. Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs Olushegun Adjadi Bakari on Tuesday extended the warmest New Year greetings to the Chinese government and people when meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Benin Zhang Wei. “Happy Spring Festival! As Chinese communities in Benin and around the world are…

Technology shares on Tuesday regained some ground lost with AI chip leader Nvidia closing up 8.9% as some investors shopped for bargains after the previous day’s record-breaking wipeout sparked by a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model that could threaten the dominance of U.S. rivals. On Monday, Nvidia lost about 17% or close to $593 billion in market value – a record one-day loss for any company, while shares of companies in semiconductor, power and infrastructure companies exposed to AI collectively shed more than $1 trillion. Monday’s selloff, which hammered many tech stocks across the globe, was prompted by the release of a free AI assistant from China’s DeepSeek that…