CPEC 2.0 to Focus on Business Partnerships and Investment Opportunities, Says PM
ISLAMABAD; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored Pakistan’s vital geographic importance, describing it as a bridge linking the warm waters of the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf to the towering Karakoram and Himalayan ranges through the historic Indus Valley. Speaking at an international forum, the premier said that Pakistan’s extensive coastline and key ports […]
China welcomes ceasefire agreement between Pakistan, Afghanistan: foreign ministry
BEIJING (Xinhua); China welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday. According to a statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire under the mediation of Qatar and Turkey. Furthermore, the two side will […]
Pakistan Launches First Hyperspectral Satellite from China, Marks Major Space Milestone
KARACHI; Pakistan has successfully launched its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC), marking a significant advancement in the country’s space programme. The mission was broadcast live from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) complex in Karachi, where Pakistani scientists and engineers monitored the launch in real time. According […]
China Welcomes Pakistan–Afghanistan Ceasefire, Urges Restraint and Dialogue
BEIJING; China on Thursday welcomed the decision by Pakistan and Afghanistan to implement a temporary ceasefire after several days of intense cross-border clashes, urging both sides to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue to ensure lasting peace. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing that Beijing supports both […]
China Says Pakistan Keeps It Informed on US Mining Cooperation; Reaffirms Strategic Trust
BEIJING/ISLAMABAD; China’s foreign ministry has said that Pakistan keeps its “iron brother” informed of its cooperation with the United States in the mining sector, emphasizing that both countries maintain a “high-level strategic mutual trust and close communication” on key issues. “The two countries have maintained high-level strategic mutual trust and close communication on major issues […]
The Mid‑Autumn Festival: Moon, Reunion, and Tradition
The Mid‑Autumn Festival in Chinese we call itä¸ç§‹čŠ‚ (ZhĹŤngqiĹ« JiĂ©) in Chinese, also called the Moon Festival or Moon cake Festival, is one of the most cherished traditional celebrations in Chinese culture. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese lunar calendar, which usually corresponds to a date in September […]
China’s Transformation in Xinjiang: Economic Growth, Social Progress, and Infrastructure Development: What Pakistan Can Learn
Dr. Furqan Rao Before the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, Xinjiang went through times of instability, marked by frequent ethnic and religious conflicts that left its communities fragmented and underdeveloped. However, the breakthrough came when Xi Jinping took the oath of the President of China in 2013 and introduced reforms all […]
State Buildings on Constitution Avenue Lit Up in Red for Chinese National Day
ISLAMABAD: The federal capital’s skyline turned radiant on Tuesday night as major government landmarks, including the Pakistan Monument, Aiwan-e-Sadr (President House), Parliament House, Prime Minister House, Supreme Court, High Court, federal secretariat, and key offices along Constitution Avenue and Blue Area, were illuminated in red to mark China’s National Day (October 1st). The spectacular lighting […]
China’s National Day: October 1st – History, Significance, and Celebrations
Every year on October 1st, the People’s Republic of China celebrates National Day (国庆节, GuĂłqìng JiĂ©)—a holiday of profound national importance. It marks the founding of the modern Chinese state in 1949, and is one of the most significant political and patriotic holidays in the country. Observed with grandeur across mainland China, Hong Kong, and […]
China marks 2,576th anniversary of Confucius’ birth
JINAN,(Xinhua); Qufu, the hometown of Confucius in east China’s Shandong Province, held both online and offline ceremonies on Sunday to commemorate the 2,576th anniversary of the ancient philosopher’s birth. Wearing yellow ribbons, the participants entered the venue at around 9 a.m. and laid flower baskets in front of the statue of Confucius. Zhou Naixiang, governor […]