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President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, visited SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. in Changsha, Hunan province; China where he was briefed by Chairman of Sany Group Tang Xiuguo, on the company’s advanced manufacturing systems, product lines and ongoing investments in research and development. Vice Mayor of Changsha Qian Lixia was also present on the occasion. The visit focused on exploring avenues for industrial cooperation, technology transfer and investment between Pakistan and China in the engineering and construction machinery sector, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release. During the visit, the president was given a detailed overview of SANY’s operations,…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday reached China to begin his week-long visit on the invitation of the Chinese government. The president landed in Chinese city Changsha, where he was welcomed by Hu Xusheng, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial People’s Congress. Ambassadors of both countries were also present on the occasion. According to a statement issued here, during his stay in Changsha, the President he will hold meetings with the provincial leadership. “The president of Pakistan will also visit the birthplace of Chairman Mao Zedong and his former residence in Shaoshan, located in China’s Hunan…

President Asif Ali Zardari touched down in China just after midnight on Saturday, beginning an official visit centred on strengthening economic and trade ties, with a focus on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to a statement from his office, he arrived in Changsha and was received by Hu Xusheng, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial People’s Congress. “[The] ambassadors of China in Pakistan and Pakistan in China were also present on the occasion,” the President’s Secretariat said. Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider bade the president farewell at Allama Iqbal International Airport, according to state broadcaster…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Pakistan’s envoy to China, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi visited Yangzhou, a historic, industrially advanced and culturally rich city of Jiangsu province, from 23-24 April 2026. The visit aimed at further deepening Pakistan-China investment, trade and vocational training cooperation in agriculture, new energy and new technologies, chemical engineering as well as scaling up people-to-people exchanges. The Ambassador met Party Secretary Wang Jinjian and Mayor Zheng Haitao. He also visited FAMSUN, a leading Yangzhou-based company providing integrated agriculture technology and product solutions. Ambassador Hashmi also spoke in detail and interacted with leading agriculture enterprises at the forum organized by…

BUCHAREST: Romania recovered drone fragments in the southeastern city of Galati after an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, with an electricity pole and a household annex damaged, its defence ministry said in a statement. There were no casualties, the ministry said. Romania’s emergency response agency later said it was evacuating the area where it had recovered drone fragments as the fragments could contain an explosive charge. The fragments will be disposed of in a secure location. Romania, a member of both NATO and the European Union, shares a 650-km (400-mile) land border with Ukraine and has seen Russian drones…

In a move set to delight cricket enthusiasts, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has granted special permission for spectators to attend the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 final, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday. The decision followed a request from the PCB chief and franchise owners. Taking to social media, Naqvi shared that while the prime minister was initially inclined to permit fans, he had remained mindful of the ongoing national austerity drive and the government’s efforts to curtail fuel consumption. “However, on the request of franchise owners, he has graciously approved the presence of fans for…

President Asif Ali Zardari is paying a week-long visit to China from Saturday, on the invitation of the government of China, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Saturday. The president will travel to Changsha, Hunan Province, from 25 to 27 April, and to Sanya, Hainan Province, from April 28 to May 1. He will hold meetings with the provincial leadership to discuss Pakistan–China bilateral relations, with a particular focus on economic and trade cooperation and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). “The visit is part of the longstanding tradition of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China and holds special significance in the…

By: Ayesha Alam Diplomacy is never an easy task. To go to another country and establish one’s identity requires immense dedication, wisdom, and perseverance. If we talk about Pakistan–China relations, this friendship has been nurtured over many decades. Numerous remarkable individuals have played key roles in bringing this relationship to its current stature, giving it a unique identity and a distinguished position in global politics. The friendship that began in 1951 has, by 2026, transformed into a strong, stable, and enduring partnership. Many individuals have rendered valuable services throughout this journey. Since 2018, I have been working on Pakistan–China relations…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi along with a top level delegation reached Islamabad on late Friday night as Pakistan aims to facilitate new diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was warmly received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other senior officials at the Noor Khan Airbase. During the visit, the Iranian foreign minister will hold meetings with Pakistan’s senior leadership to discuss the latest regional developments as well as ongoing efforts for…

China announced that it has canceled countermeasures against two European Union banks, effective April 24, 2026, after the EU withdrew its sanctions against two Chinese financial institutions. UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas have also been removed from China’s countermeasure list, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The decision was signed by Minister Wang Wentao in Ministerial Order No. 1 of 2026.