Pakistan Railways Releases Schedule for Eidul Adha Special Trains (2025)
Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of five special trains on the occasion of Eidul Adha 2025 to facilitate passengers traveling to various cities. According to the railway spokesperson, the special Eidul Adha trains will run between June 2 and 4 from multiple stations across Pakistan. The schedule released by Pakistan Railways stated that the […]
Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan Agree to Deepen BRI Cooperation and Extend CPEC to Afghanistan
On May 21, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan convened an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing, where they agreed to deepen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The meeting was attended by Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
PM Shehbaz Urges World to Ensure Humanitarian Relief Reaches Gaza
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on the international community to ensure the prompt and steady delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza. He made these remarks during a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Discussing the situation in the Middle East, particularly the dire circumstances in Gaza, the […]
Strengthening Rule of Law: Pakistan’s Initiatives at UN
Pakistan presented its digital justice reforms at the 34th Session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna. The delegation was led by Raja Naeem Akbar (H.I), Federal Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, and included Mr. Ehsan Sadiq, National Focal Person on the UNTOC Review Mechanism, and Mr. […]
Sino-Pakistani Vocational Initiatives Propel Workforce Development Amid Human Capital Challenges
As Pakistan strives to bolster high-tech human capital development—a cornerstone of its 13th Five-Year Economic Plan (2024–2029)—Chinese-supported skill-building programs are emerging as pivotal drivers in empowering the nation’s youth. Chinese enterprises involved in both China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and non-CPEC projects are intensifying efforts to cultivate a skilled labor force through technical institutes and vocational […]
China Vows Firm Countermeasures Against Escalating U.S. Tariff Policies
China’s Ministry of Commerce declared on Tuesday that the nation will adopt decisive countermeasures to protect its rights and interests if the United States intensifies tariff actions. The statement, delivered by a ministry spokesperson, responded to recent U.S. threats to impose a 50% tariff increase on Chinese imports, a move the spokesperson condemned as “groundless” […]
Over 7,000 Students Trained in Civil Defence Program in Islamabad
A three-day Civil Defence training program for boys‘ schools and colleges in Islamabad concluded successfully on Tuesday, benefiting more than 7,000 students. The initiative was launched by the Directorate General of Civil Defence under the leadership of Ch. Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The training aimed to equip students with […]
China Condemns Unilateral U.S. Tariff Measures, Urges Upholding Multilateral Trade Norms
The Chinese government has issued a formal statement opposing the United States’ persistent misuse of tariffs, pledging to protect its developmental interests amid escalating trade tensions. Released on Sunday, the document asserts that recent U.S. actions—imposing tariffs on trading partners, including China, under “various pretexts”—undermine the legitimate rights of nations, breach World Trade Organization (WTO) […]
Swat Motorway Expansion Catalyzes Tourism Growth and Regional Connectivity in Northern Pakistan
The Swat Motorway (M-16), a cornerstone of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has emerged as a transformative artery for Eid holidaymakers traveling to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s scenic destinations. With Phase II nearing completion, authorities anticipate a twofold surge in tourist numbers, building on the infrastructure’s proven capacity to streamline access to the region’s valleys and mountain […]
China Attributes Cyberattacks During Asian Winter Games to Foreign Entities, Calls for International Accountability
A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry highlighted that the United States and allied nations were identified as primary sources of cyberattacks targeting critical systems during the ninth Asian Winter Games. The allegations stem from a report jointly issued by China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and the National Engineering Laboratory for Computer Virus Prevention […]