Wang Yi, COAS Munir Discuss Regional Security, Counter-Terrorism in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD; China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Islamabad during his official visit to Pakistan, the military’s media wing said Friday. The talks focused on regional security, counter-terrorism, and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Wang arrived in Pakistan late Wednesday to attend the sixth Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue. He […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

China supports Pakistan’s efforts to combat all forms of terrorism

ISLAMABAD (Web-Desk); China has reiterated its firm support for Pakistan’s efforts to combat all forms of terrorism and expressed hope that the Pakistani military will continue to ensure the security of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions within the country. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central […]