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Pak-China Presidents discuss development of CPEC

President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. During the meeting, they exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as regional and international matters of mutual interest. They also discussed to further explore the opportunities to further expand the scope of their partnership. Both sides reiterated their resolve to support each other on matters of mutual interest. President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the unique, time-tested, and special relations between the two countries. He said China’s exemplary development and prosperity are a manifestation of the vision of the

In a significant move Afghan, Chinese officials inaugurate freight train

ISLAMABAD: Afghan and Chinese officials on Thursday re-launched the direct China-Afghanistan Freight Train Service in a significant move to boost trade and economic ties. Special envoy for Afghan affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Dr Yue Xiaoyong, and Afghan Ambassador Bilal Karimi were also present on the occasion, according to officials of the two countries. “Together with Afghanistan Amb. #BilalKamiri# in Nantong, one of the BRI (Built and Road Initiative) hub cities, north of Shanghai, celebrating the relaunching of China-Afghanistan direct freight train service,” the Chinese special envoy wrote on X. “Happily delivered a congratulation message this morning 31/10/’24 on

How Pakistan-Turkey brotherhood epitomises a multipolar world

As multipolarity increasingly dominates how nations interact with each other, the powers that cultivate deep, multifaceted partnerships position themselves not just as spectators but as influential architects of the international order. Today, Turkiye celebrates its 101st Republic Day and its relationship with Pakistan exemplifies its successful diplomatic positioning, offering a blueprint for how strategic cooperation can forge powerful synergies in a complex geopolitical landscape. The Pakistan-Turkiye friendship, rooted in historical affinities and reinforced by contemporary alignment has gained remarkable momentum in recent years. This acceleration owes much to the close personal rapport between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep

ایران اپنی دفاع کے لئے کسی بھی ملک سے مدد نہیں مانگے گا: سفیر

اسلام اباد، پاکستان میں ایران کے سفیر رضا امیری مقدم نے کہا ہے کہ ان کا ملک اپنی دفاع کے لئے کسی سے بھی فوجی امداد نہیں مانگے گا۔ انہوں نے جمعہ کو ایرانی سفارتخانے میں پریس کانفرنس سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ ایران ایٹمی ھتیاروں کے بغیر اپنی دفاع کی صلاحیت رکھتا ہے۔ ایرانی سفیر نے کہا کہ اگر اسرائیل ایران کے ایٹمی تنصیبات، تیل کے ذخائر یا انفراسٹرکچر پر حملہ کرے گا تو ایران بھی ان کا ایٹمی تنصیبات اور دیگر اہم مقامات کو نشانہ بنائے گا۔ انہوں نے امریکا اور دیگر مغربی ممالک سے مطالبہ کیا

Pakistan Arrives at the Big Boys’ Table (Opinion)

Islamabad, long seen as a silent guest in international diplomacy’s lofty chambers has now firmly pulled up a chair at the big boys’ table and this time, it’s hosting the party. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad isn’t just about handshakes and photo ops, it’s a bold statement. Pakistan won’t remain a quiet observer anymore. A nation more renowned for cricket, mangoes and a volatile security paradigm is now hosting heavyweight discussions on regional defence, economic cooperation and all those high-stakes issues that make global leaders sweat. Who would’ve thought? This summit may be considered as Pakistan’s Great

Two Chinese nationals killed in blast near Karachi airport

KARACHI: An explosion near the Karachi International Airport has killed two Chinese nationals and injured several others, officials from both countries said. Police and the provincial government said a tanker exploded outside the airport, which is Pakistan’s biggest, on Sunday night. The nature of the blast was not immediately clear, the local news channel reported. In a statement, the militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed the explosion was an attack carried out by them using a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device targeting “a high-level convoy of Chinese engineers and investors” coming from Karachi’s airport. The Chinese embassy in Pakistan said

September 9, 2024

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Correcting the Western narrative about Pakistan

KARACHI: Pakistan’s economy is poised to enter a phase of sustainable growth after achieving recent stability. This is evident as renowned global credit rating agencies including Fitch and Moody’s upgraded Islamabad’s credit rating in July and August. These upgrades recognize that Pakistan has escaped economic and financial risks, averting a significant risk of external debt default between 2023 and 2024. However, a New York Times opinion piece last month (August 2024) argued: “Pakistan is mired in a deep economic crisis from which it cannot escape, in part due to the need to repay billions of dollars in loans to China

Raja Furqan Ahmed’s book “Taliban’s Return: Pakistan’s Strategic Crossroads” offers in-depth analysis of AfPak relations

ISLAMABAD: Journalist Raja Furqan Ahmed unveils his latest book, “Taliban’s Return: Pakistan’s Strategic Crossroads,” offering a profound analysis of the historical and contemporary complexities shaping the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Ahmed’s book delves into the nuanced historical backdrop, shedding light on multifaceted factors influencing the dynamics between the two nations. Focusing on the evolving landscape under the Afghan Taliban rule, the book meticulously examines its implications specifically for Pakistan. Readers can expect comprehensive insights, meticulously researched and presented, providing a deeper understanding of the geopolitics in this pivotal region. Drawing upon his extensive expertise as an Islamabad-based journalist specializing

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