Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Watch Live

logo-black

Download App

اردو

china

CM Punjab participates 3rd Ningxia Intel’s Friendship Cities Forum

by
CM
  • CM warmly welcomed by Ningxia Governor Zhang Yupu.
  • He expressed his deep honor being part of Friendship Cities Forum.
  • Mohsin Naqvi also envisioned new avenues of collaboration.

LAHORE Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi actively participated in the 3rd Ningxia International Friendship Cities Forum, held at the capital of Ningxia Province, China.

Upon his arrival at the Yuhai Convention Center, he was warmly welcomed by Ningxia Communist Party Chairman/Governor, Zhang Yupu, and Secretary General/Chief Minister Liang Yanshun, along with the government delegation.

Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi held the distinguished position of being the chief guest at the 3rd Ningxia International Friendship Cities Forum. In honor of his presence, a welcoming lunch was graciously hosted by the International Friendship Cities Forum.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed his deep sense of honor for the people of Punjab in being part of the Ningxia International Friendship Cities Forum. He highlighted the enduring and amiable nature of China’s relationship with Pakistan, underscoring President Xi Jinping’s genuine fondness for Pakistan and its people.

Mohsin Naqvi emphasized Punjab’s vast potential, housing a population of 140 million, and described it as a province teeming with countless opportunities for development. He also envisioned new avenues of collaboration and growth blossoming in Ningxia.

The chief minister underscored that the primary objective of Punjab’s official delegation visit to China was to engage with experts from diverse fields, and he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to tap into collective wisdom through the International Friendship Cities Forum.

Zhang Yupu, the Ningxia Communist Party Chairman/Governor, extended a warm and open-hearted welcome to Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the Punjab delegation.

[embedpost slug=”fia-uncovers-lockers-stashed-with-cash-in-rawalpindi-plaza”]

Read more

Japan’s Silver Revolution: 1 in 10 Residents Now 80 Plus

by
Japan's Silver Revolution: 1 in 10 Residents Now 80 Plus

More than 10% of Japan’s population is now aged 80 or older. Japan’s elderly now constitute a record-high 29.1% of the population. Japan’s population has been steadily decreasing since the 1980s. Japan is grappling with a severe demographic challenge as more than 10% of its population is now aged 80 or older, according to the … Read more

Pakistani wrestlers’ Olympic dreams dashed with early exits from World Championship

by
Pakistani wrestlers' Olympic dreams dashed with early exits from World Championship

Pakistani wrestlers failed to qualify for the Olympics. They will now target Olympic qualification through continental qualifiers. Inam Butt suffered a first-round defeat. The journey of Pakistani wrestlers in the World Wrestling Championship has ended, leaving their hopes of reaching the Olympics unfulfilled. Inam Butt, Muhammad Bilal, and Inayatullah all faced early exits in the … Read more

China and Pakistan to Work Together on Artificial Intelligence

by
China and Pakistan to Work Together on Artificial Intelligence

China-Pakistan AI matchmaking: 5 companies from each country. Tech showcase and partnership discussions. Success depends on swift business agreements. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key driver in the ongoing technological revolution and industrial transformation, with the potential to greatly enhance social productivity. Although China started its AI development relatively late, it has made significant progress … Read more

China’s Defense Minister Missing: US Envoy Questions Absence

by
China's Defense Minister Missing: US Envoy Questions Absence

China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu has not been seen in public for 2 weeks. US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel raises questions about Li’s absence. Sources say Li is likely being removed from his position. A prominent US diplomat has raised questions about the disappearance of China’s Defense Minister, Li Shangfu, sparking renewed speculation about … Read more

China sends envoy to Afghanistan, Taliban sees opportunity for ties

by
China sends envoy to Afghanistan, Taliban sees opportunity for ties

China names first ambassador to Afghanistan since Taliban takeover. Taliban sees appointment as signal for other nations to establish ties. Analysts say move is part of China’s strategy to solidify influence in region. China has made a significant move by appointing Zhao Xing as its ambassador to Afghanistan, marking the first such appointment by any … Read more

EU launches probe into Chinese EV subsidies

by
EU launches probe into Chinese EV subsidies

EU probes tariffs on subsidized Chinese EVs. European carmakers challenged by affordable Chinese EVs. China’s EV companies go global amid local competition. The European Commission launched a probe on Wednesday to determine whether to impose tariffs to defend the European Union (EU) against Chinese EV imports that are subsidized by the government. “Global markets are … Read more

China Applauds G20 Delhi Declaration as Positive Signal

by
China Applauds G20 Delhi Declaration as Positive Signal

China has praised the G20 leaders’ joint declaration in Delhi, calling it a “positive signal” to the world. This marks the first occasion that Beijing has commented on the declaration. Russia has similarly lauded the declaration as a “significant milestone.” China has expressed approval for the G20 leaders’ joint declaration in Delhi, characterizing it as … Read more

President Alvi calls for enhancing cooperation with China

by
China
  • He said China was a reliable and tested friend.
  • Pakistan wanted to strengthen strategic relations with China.
  • President said Pakistan highly valued its ties with China.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has called for more robust cooperation with the People’s Republic of China in the areas of trade, economy, culture, and defense.

He said that China was a reliable and tested friend and Pakistan wanted to further strengthen the strategic relations with China for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

The President made these remarks during his meetings with the Ambassadors-designates of the People’s Republic of China and Venezuela (Non-Resident), as well as the Republic of Colombia (Non-resident), who presented their diplomatic credentials to the President and separately called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Welcoming the Ambassador-designate of China to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong, the President said that Pakistan highly valued its ties with China as it had always stood by Pakistan at difficult times. The President said that Pakistan would continue to support China on all core issues.

Highlighting the importance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the President said that CPEC would greatly contribute to the socio-economic development of Pakistan. He informed me that the project had helped modernize our infrastructure, build our capacity, and ensure a sustainable energy supply.

He added that Pakistan was fully committed to the timely completion of all projects under CPEC. The President expressed his gratitude for China’s unflinching support to Pakistan’s socio-economic development as well as its principled stance on the Jammu & Kashmir dispute.

In his meeting with the Ambassador-designate of Venezuela, Mr. Jose Rafael Silva Aponte, the President said that Pakistan placed special emphasis on improving trade and economic relations with Venezuela. He highlighted that Venezuelan investors could benefit investment-friendly policies of Pakistan.
While talking to the Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Colombia, Mr. Julio Anibal Riano Velandia, President Arif Alvi underlined the need for further enhancing economic, cultural, and trade relations with Columbia.

[embedpost slug=”caretaker-minister-for-energy-held-meeting-with-pso”]

Read more

FIH pulls out of Pakistan men’s hockey Olympic qualifiers

by
FIH

FIH cancels Olympic qualifiers due to PHF’s issues. PHF suspended by country’s Sports Board, new elections mandated. New host for qualifiers undisclosed by FIH. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has made a difficult decision to cancel one of the men’s Olympic qualifiers scheduled for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which was originally planned to be held … Read more

China spy claim shakes UK, calls for rethink on China policy

by
China spy claim shakes UK, calls for rethink on China policy

The UK government is facing calls to take stronger action following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher accused of spying for China. China dismisses spying allegations as baseless. Two individuals were arrested in March under the Official Secrets Act. The government is under increasing pressure to adopt more robust measures in response to the arrest … Read more

UK Parliament Researcher Denies Spying for China

by
UK Parliament Researcher Denies Spying for China

UK researcher arrested on charges of spying for China. Researcher denies wrongdoing, and says he is innocent. China rejects spying allegations, calls them ‘baseless’. A researcher working for the UK Parliament, who was arrested on charges of espionage for China under the anti-espionage laws, has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. In a statement released through his … Read more

Huawei readies comeback to global smartphone market

by
Huawei readies comeback to global smartphone market

Huawei quietly introduced 3 new phones in its Mate 60 series, all featuring 5G capabilities. The Mate 60 series is equipped with the Kirin 9000S chipset, which is manufactured using advanced 7nm technology. Huawei recently increased its annual production projection from 30 million to 38 million units. In the past two weeks, Huawei quietly introduced … Read more

Pak, China to establish ‘Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences’

by
Joint Research Center

China and Pakistan are set to establish a joint research center focused on Earth sciences and scientific exchanges, with plans for its inauguration in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, scheduled for October. This initiative, known as the “China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences,” aims to create a high-level platform for scientific and technological innovation, facilitating collaboration … Read more

Record Rains Batter Hong Kong, Cause Widespread Flooding

by
Record Rains Batter Hong Kong, Cause Widespread Flooding

Heavy rainfall in Hong Kong and southern China causes widespread flooding. Streets, subway stations, and shopping centers were submerged. Over 100 people were hospitalized, and numerous rescue operations are underway. Hong Kong and several cities in southern China are grappling with severe flooding due to the heaviest rainfall in over 140 years. The situation escalated … Read more

Tencent Launches ChatGPT Rival in China Amid US AI Chip Ban

by
Tencent

Hunyuan is a multimodal large language model developed by Tencent. It is similar in power and capabilities to GPT-3, OpenAI’s core model as of 2022. Hunyuan has been seamlessly integrated into Tencent’s extensive ecosystem Tencent, the prominent Chinese technology corporation, has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence system called “Hunyuan,” which is a multimodal large language … Read more

Sahib-e-Asra eyes medal in Asian Games 2023

by
Sahib-e-Asra

Pakistani Sprinter Sahib-e-Asra Aims for Medal in Asian Games 2023 400m Race. Delayed Training Camps Won’t Deter Sahib-e-Asra’s Asian Games Medal Quest. Sahib-e-Asra Sets Sights on Asian Games Final Round in 400m Sprint. Pakistani sprinter Sahib-e-Asra is preparing for the upcoming Asian Games 2023, which are scheduled to take place in China in September-October. Asra … Read more

Tianye Restaurant Caught Diluting Orange Juice With Mop Water

by
Tianye Restaurant Caught Diluting Orange Juice With Mop Water

Tianye Restaurant in Wenzhou, China caught mixing tap water from the mop sink with concentrated orange juice. The incident was captured on video and went viral online. The restaurant has apologized and attributed the incident to inadequate supervision. A shocking food hygiene scandal has recently come to light involving Tianye Restaurant, a popular chain located … Read more

China Restricts Use of Foreign Smartphones for Government Officials

by
China Restricts Smartphones

Details about the extent of these orders are not clear. China is worried about data security and has imposed new rules for companies. Tensions between the U.S. and China impact access to critical technology. China has reportedly issued orders to officials working in central government agencies, instructing them not to use Apple iPhones and other … Read more

Pak-China joint air exercise Shaheen-X commences

by
Shaheen-X

The annual China-Pakistan joint air exercise, Shaheen-X, has officially commenced in the cities of Jiuquan and Yinchuan in Northwest China, BOL News reported. In a tale of friendship and skill, China and Pakistan are once again uniting their air forces for the remarkable Shaheen-X joint air training exercises. This series of exercises, which began in … Read more

China Bets $40 Billion on Chips to Beat US Trade Restrictions

by
China Bets $40 Billion on Chips to Beat US Trade Restrictions

China to launch $41 billion fund to boost semiconductor industry. Funds will be used to develop chip manufacturing tools and resources. Huawei unveils new smartphone with a domestically developed chip. Despite the United States’ ongoing attempts to limit China’s semiconductor production, the impact may be constrained. China is preparing to launch a new fund to … Read more

PIA introduces connected flights between Pakistan, China

by
PIA introduces connected flights between Pakistan, China

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced connected flights between Pakistan and sixteen cities of China via Beijing in partnership with Air China. Talking to newsmen on the sidelines of China International Fair for Trade in Service in Beijing on Sunday, PIA Country Manager Bilal Afzal said that the passengers can also travel from sixteen cities … Read more

Super Typhoon Saola Disrupts Hong Kong and Shenzhen

by
Typhoon Saola Saola Disrupts

Hong Kong may raise its typhoon warning to the highest level, T10. Mainland China also issues top-level typhoon warning for Saola. Residents brace for disruptions, with memories of past typhoons affecting daily life. Super Typhoon Saola posed a significant threat to southern China, bringing some of the region’s strongest winds. As a result, the major … Read more

BRICS Expansion and US Response: A Closer Look

by
BRICS Expansion

BRICS got bigger with six new countries. US is working on talking to developing countries better due to this. The US doesn’t feel immediately threatened by the new countries. The United States is engaged in a race to enhance its communication strategies aimed at the developing world as the BRICS alliance expands. However, the majority … Read more

Pak-China joint air training exercise Shaheen-X to begin tomorrow

by
Shaheen-X

Pakistan-China Joint Air Training Exercise Shaheen X will commence from tomorrow and is being hosted by the China this time. The Shaheen X joint exercises are being held in China’s northwestern regions of Jichuan and Yixuan. The exercises will promote cooperation between the air forces of China and Pakistan, the Chinese Ministry of Defense said. … Read more

Menu

Latest

Entertainment

Lifestyle