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ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, at the Pakistan-China Business Roundtable Conference in Beijing, urged Chinese entrepreneurs to invest in Pakistan, highlighting the country’s competitive labor costs and opportunities in agriculture, textile, mining, and IT. He emphasized the government’s expedited development of special economic zones, offering attractive incentives and preferential market access to major economies. Dar assured safety for Chinese citizens and mentioned the ongoing privatization of state-owned enterprises. He also met with Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan to discuss Pakistan’s reform agenda aimed at improving governance, revenue, and ease of doing business.

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The Consul General of China in Karachi, Yang Yundong, reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Pakistan, highlighting the robust and enduring friendship between the two nations at a seminar marking the 73rd anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Emphasizing mutual support on core interests, he praised the economic and social advancements brought by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), including significant investments and job creation. He also noted the successful launch of Pakistan’s first lunar probe with China’s support, and reiterated China’s stance on the Taiwan issue and the Kashmir dispute, advocating peaceful resolutions. Other speakers…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong expressed China’s readiness to collaborate with Pakistan to implement key agreements between their leaders, emphasizing enhanced commercial cooperation as China progresses to a high-quality development model. At a symposium by the Institute of Regional Studies, he dispelled concerns about China’s overcapacity, highlighting China’s global export capacity. Ambassador Zaidong outlined the integration of China’s 5Cs (corridors) with Pakistan, promoting closer governmental and societal cooperation. Ambassador Jauhar Saleem and former Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani highlighted the importance of CPEC and China’s significant role in global economic growth. Other speakers stressed learning from China’s development,…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : China is ready to work with Russia to continue deepening cooperation in various fields and promote the common development of the two countries to better benefit the two peoples and contribute to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday. Li made the remarks while meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day state visit to China, in Beijing. Li said China and Russia, while upholding the principles of non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party, have developed bilateral relations and steadily advanced…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The 26th Cross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade kicked off on Thursday in Fuzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province. The event aims to deepen integrated development across the Taiwan Straits. The event will last for four days, and more than 50 industrial and commercial organizations and over 1,000 compatriots and businessmen from China’s Taiwan region are expected to attend the fair. The mainland’s economy has continued to rebound, showing great innovation vitality and bright prospects, said Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : China is ready to work with Arab countries to build a China-Arab community with a shared future at a higher level, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday. Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message to King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the rotating chairperson of the Council of Heads of the League of Arab States, over the convening of the 33rd Arab League Summit in Bahrain. Xi noted that the Arab League has long been committed to pushing for unity and self-strengthening in the Arab world and promoting peace, stability and development in the…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the progress in China-Russia relations is attributable to the two countries’ commitment to the five principles of mutual respect, win-win cooperation, lasting friendship, strategic coordination, and fairness and justice. President Xi made the remarks during a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Describing the talks as “sincere and cordial,” Xi said they had a comprehensive review of the successful experience in developing the China-Russia relationship over the past 75 years since establishing diplomatic ties. The…

BEIJING (Xinhua) — On the morning of May 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping held large-group talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in China on a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi again extended a warm welcome to Putin for his state visit to China. He pointed out that this is President Putin’s first foreign visit after he began his new term as the president. This fully demonstrates the great importance President Putin himself and the Russian government attach to developing China-Russia relations. China highly appreciates this. Xi said this year marks the…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Visitors at the Airport Show in Dubai were treated to a detailed look at the world’s largest sun canopy and a tropical forest – all set to feature at the future Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA), reported. When completed, it is slated to be the largest in the world, and will boast its own transport system, mini-forests, green zones, entertainment hub and other offerings such as food, beverage, and retail, according to details provided by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) – responsible for the design of the new passenger terminal. The 23rd Airport Show – set to…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar extended an invitation to Chinese entrepreneurs, urging them to capitalize on Pakistan’s burgeoning investment landscape. Addressing a gathering of prominent Chinese and Pakistani businessmen, he underscored the competitive advantage Pakistan offers, particularly in labor-intensive sectors such as agriculture, textiles, mining, and information technology. “The government’s economic reforms agenda presents an array of lucrative opportunities for Chinese investors,” remarked Dar. “With our strategic location at the crossroads of Central Asia, Southeast, and the Middle East, Pakistan serves as an ideal gateway for export-oriented industries.” Highlighting specific initiatives, Dar stressed the…