Pakistan, China Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen CPEC and Strategic Ties
ISLAMABAD; Pakistan and China on Wednesday reaffirmed their dedication to advancing bilateral cooperation, with particular focus on the high-quality development of the upgraded China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and strengthening the all-weather strategic partnership between the two countries. The reaffirmation came during meetings held on the sidelines of the 6th Strategic Dialogue, attended by top officials […]
Pakistan Urges Kabul to Act Against TTP, BLA as Trilateral Dialogue Concludes in Kabul
KABUL/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has voiced strong concern over a spike in terrorist attacks originating from Afghan soil, pressing Kabul to take verifiable action against groups such as the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)/Majeed Brigade. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raised the issue during a bilateral meeting with Afghanistan’s Acting […]
Dar, Wang Yi Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Pakistan–China Ties
ISLAMABAD; Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday described his talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as “fruitful,” saying the two sides had engaged in substantive discussions across a wide range of issues of mutual interest. Addressing a joint press conference in Islamabad, Dar and Wang reiterated their resolve to strengthen […]
China Offers Mining Investment, Backs Afghanistan’s Stability Under Belt and Road Plan
Kabul/Beijing; China has expressed interest in launching mining projects in Afghanistan and formally integrating Kabul into its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the sweeping infrastructure program that forms the cornerstone of President Xi Jinping’s strategy to expand Beijing’s global reach. The development was confirmed by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. Chinese Foreign Minister […]
Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to arms control and regional stability in Beijing talks
ISLAMABAD; Pakistan and China held high-level consultations in Beijing, engaging in a wide-ranging discussion on global and regional peace, security, arms control, non-proliferation, and disarmament. Both sides reviewed the security environment in South Asia, with particular focus on challenges to strategic stability, while also exchanging views on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and peaceful uses of […]
Pakistan, China, Afghanistan Pledge Stronger Joint Action Against Terrorism, Closer Regional Cooperation
KABUL: Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan on Wednesday reaffirmed their resolve to intensify collective efforts against terrorism while expanding collaboration across political, economic, and security domains. The commitment was made during the Sixth Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue in Kabul, attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Afghan […]
Ishaq Dar Arrives in Kabul for Trilateral Talks; Wang Yi Due in Islamabad on Aug 21
KABUL/ISLAMABAD — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar reached Kabul on Tuesday to attend the 6th Trilateral Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. On arrival, Dar was received by Afghanistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammad Naeem, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Kabul Ubaid Ur Rehman Nizamani, and senior Afghan officials. […]
Chinese FM Wang Yi to Visit Islamabad for Strategic Dialogue, Trilateral Talks with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD; Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will arrive in Islamabad on August 21 to co-chair the 6th Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office announced Tuesday. The visit, part of ongoing high-level exchanges, aims to deepen the “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.” Talks will center on […]
Launching Ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s Third Hangor-Class Submarine PNS-M Mangro Held in China
BEIJING/ISLAMABAD ; The launching ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s third Hangor-class submarine, PNS-M Mangro, was held in China, marking another milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to modernize its naval fleet. Vice Admiral Abdul Samad, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Projects-II), attended the event as chief guest and lauded the progress of the project. In his address, he […]
China’s Top Diplomat to Visit India for Border Talks, Trade Resumption on Agenda
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk); China’s top diplomat will travel to India next week for talks on the long-running boundary dispute, Beijing’s foreign ministry announced, as both countries consider reopening border trade nearly five years after suspending it. According to a ministry spokesperson, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from August 18 to 20 at […]