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 […]
China’s Challenge Fashion to Invest $100 Million in Pakistan Special Economic Zone, Targeting $400 Million Exports
ISLAMABAD; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday performed the groundbreaking of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be developed by Chinese textile giant Challenge Fashion Private Limited, which plans to invest $100 million over the next five years, with projected exports valued at $400 million. The Shanghai-based garments manufacturer, which has operated in Pakistan since […]
Kabul to Host Afghanistan–Pakistan–China Trilateral Talks on August 20, Focus on Counterterrorism and CPEC Expansion
KABUL; The foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China are set to convene in Kabul on August 20 for high-level trilateral discussions aimed at boosting regional cooperation. The meeting will bring together Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Diplomatic […]
Chinese Embassy in Pakistan Marks 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory with Symposium and Photo Exhibition
ISLAMABAD; The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan organized a symposium and photo exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event was attended by H.E. Jiang Zaidong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, and H.E. Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Deputy Speaker […]
Pakistan’s Salt Exports to China Soar by 33 Percent in Early 2025
BEIJING; Pakistan’s salt exports to China surged by 33 percent during the first half of 2025, signaling deepening trade cooperation and rising Chinese demand for Pakistan’s mineral-rich salt, particularly for industrial applications. According to figures released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), Pakistan exported industrial salt worth 3.74 […]
CM Maryam greets China on PLA’s 98th anniversary, hails ‘iron brotherhood’
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended warm congratulations to the government of China, its people, and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on the occasion of the PLA’s 98th founding anniversary. In her message, the chief minister praised the PLA’s role in promoting national and global peace, calling their contributions “commendable.” She […]
Pakistan-China Military Ties a Pillar of Regional Stability: COAS Asim Munir
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed that the longstanding military partnership between Pakistan and China continues to play a critical role in promoting regional stability and safeguarding shared strategic interests. He made these remarks during a ceremony held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday to mark the 98th […]