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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said China supports countries in the Middle East in maintaining calm and addressing disputes and differences through dialogue. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the appeal in a phone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the latter’s request.

China warns the Philippine side to immediately cease its provocative acts and smear campaigns, Liu Dejun, spokesperson of China Coast Guard (CCG), said on Wednesday. The CCG will continue to carry out rights-protection and law-enforcement activities in the waters of China’s Huangyan Dao in accordance with the law and will resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, Liu said in a statement on “the Philippine Coast Guard’s Provocations and False Accusations.” Recently, the CCG conducted routine rights-protection and law-enforcement training in the adjacent waters under China’s jurisdiction near Huangyan Dao and had issued a navigation safety notice…

China once again urges the Japanese side to immediately and thoroughly investigate the incident in which an individual broke into the Chinese Embassy in Japan, punish the perpetrator and fully account for the incident, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday. Lin told media at a regular press briefing that the Chinese Embassy in Japan is coordinating with the Japanese police on follow-up measures and that the intruder has been handed over to the police. Information verified and released by the Japanese police shows that the individual was a serving second lieutenant in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces who…

The temporary halt in Pakistan’s Operation Ghazab lil Haq against Afghanistan ended at midnight last night, though Islamabad has signalled that the suspension of operations against Kabul could be extended. A highly-placed source who is closely following the matter told Dunya News on condition of anonymity that Pakistan may continue this temporary halt in operations on certain “conditions”. The source clarified that the pause will continue only as long as there are no attacks originating from Afghanistan. If terrorist activities from Afghan territory cease, Pakistan will refrain from taking any action. However, any act of terrorism against Pakistan from Afghan soil will…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar spoke with European Union High Representative/Vice President Kaja Kallas. The two exchanged views on recent regional and international developments. DPM/FM emphasized the importance of de-escalation, underscoring that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential for maintaining peace and stability. They agreed to remain in close contact on the evolving situation.

Pakistan on Wednesday categorically rejected the awarding of a life imprisonment sentence to Aasiya Andrabi, a prominent Kashmiri political leader, along with the harsh 30-year prison sentences imposed on her two associates, Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen, by a Delhi court under the draconian law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The verdict constitutes a grave miscarriage of justice and reflects the continuing suppression of fundamental rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the Foreign Office said in a statement. “Pakistan views this decision as part of a broader pattern of politically motivated prosecutions aimed at silencing dissenting voices…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and discussed the regional situation and current developments amid US-Israel-Iran war. According to the Saudi Press Agency, both leaders exchanged views on recent developments in the region and the impact of ongoing tensions. They also discussed matters related to regional and global peace, stability, and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation. During the conversation, PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia and strongly condemned any attacks targeting the Kingdom’s security and sovereignty. The prime minister emphasized that Pakistan would continue to stand firmly…

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the unfolding regional and global developments. Ishaq Dar underscored the urgent need to promote de-escalation in the Middle East and the wider region through dialogue and diplomacy. Reiterating the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, they agreed to maintain close cooperation on issues of mutual interest.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish run on Wednesday, as easing geopolitical tensions and falling oil prices boosted investor confidence. The KSE-100 index surged 1,559.95 points in early trading, climbing to 155,526.31—a gain of 1.01% from Tuesday’s close of 153,966.36 points. Meanwhile, oil prices fell around 4% on Wednesday on the prospect of a possible ceasefire easing supply disruptions from the key Middle East producing region after reports the U.S. sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war between them. Brent crude futures fell $4.89, or 4.7%, to $99.60 a barrel by 0335 GMT, after declining to…

Gold rose more ​than 2% on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer dollar, while a drop ‌in oil prices eased concerns about elevated inflation and higher global interest rates, amid reports of a U.S. plan to end the Middle East war. Spot gold rose 2.5% to $4,587.09 per ounce as of 0218 GMT. ​U.S. gold futures for April delivery gained 4.2% to $4,586.10. The dollar eased, making greenback-priced bullion ​cheaper for holders of other currencies. With hopes of de-escalation in the Middle ⁠East conflict, and “as USD strength eased, safe-haven demand starts to reassert. This reinforces the ​view that gold didn’t…