BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday expressed the readiness to work with Finland to firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law, to jointly respond to global challenges. Xi made the remarks when meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, who is on an official visit to …

BRUSSELS (Internews): The 15th Annual Conference and Brussels Summit concluded in Brussels, Belgium. At the summit, the French city of Sète was awarded “World Green Design Capital” in recognition of its systematic practices and outstanding achievements in green design and sustainable development, becoming the first city in Europe to receive this honor. Jo Leinen, Honorary President of WGDO, presented the …

BEIJING (Internews): Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun has said that China expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, which has claimed the lives of 60 people so far. In a daily press briefing on Thursday, he extended condolences to the families of the victims and conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the injured, …

On January 4, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the Seventh Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue in Beijing with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar. The China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue is one of the high-level consultation mechanisms between the two countries. Convened on the …

At the invitation of H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, visited China from January 3 to January 5, 2026. On January 4, …

BEIJING: China’s latest GDP figures show an economy holding firm in a troubled world. Growth in 2025 proved more resilient than many had expected. Yet the numbers point to something beyond mere endurance: they signal the early results of a strategic economic rebalancing that is increasingly the central theme of policy. As China enters the first year of its 15th …

“Over the past 75 years, Pakistan and China have upheld a tradition of mutual respect, trust, and cooperation, and that despite changing global circumstances, the “ironclad friendship” between the two countries has continued to deepen.” n a recent interview with People’s Daily Online, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar noted that 2026 will mark the 75th …

From January 3 to 5, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited China at the invitation of the Chinese government. Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Dar, and Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC …

BEIJING (Internews): Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday said that Pakistan and China have agreed to establish a formal working relationship to further strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. Talking to APP after separate meetings with Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Zhao Leji and Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss caused by the devastating fire incident in Karachi’s Gul Plaza. In a statement released on Tuesday, the embassy extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and conveyed sincere sympathies to those affected by the disaster. Additionally, the embassy wished for the early recovery …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that Pakistan, essentially an agrarian economy, held immense and largely untapped potential in agriculture and can transform its agri-sector not in years, but in months by adopting modern technologies, improving productivity and strengthening cooperation with China. Addressing the Pakistan–China Agri Investment Conference here, the prime minister noted that nearly 65% of …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Government of China has appointed Gulmina Bilal, Chairperson of Pakistan’s National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), as the first Chairperson of the China Global Professional and Technical Certification Center (CGPTC), marking a significant milestone for Pakistan as it assumes leadership of this newly established international body. According to details, the Government of China has formally established …

JIUQUAN The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, carrying no astronauts, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at 9:34 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). On-site inspections confirmed that the return capsule’s overall appearance was normal and that items inside were in good condition. The …

BEIJING (Internews): A parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq arrived in Beijing on Monday for a three-day official visit to the People’s Republic of China. The visit is being undertaken at the special invitation of Mr. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China. Upon arrival …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): A parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, is visiting the People’s Republic of China from January 19 to January 21, 2026, on the special invitation of the Chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, Mr. Zhao Leji. The visit marks the first state-level and maiden official visit of the Pakistani Parliament …

Lord Media Network (Private) Limited and its subsidiary Internews Pakistan and Fazaia Bilquis College of Education for Women FBCOE(W) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in media education, training and professional capacity building for students and faculty. Under the agreement, the two institutions will collaborate on media literacy, journalism skills, digital communication and responsible content …

BEIJING: China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Canada in areas such as clean energy, digital technology, modern agriculture, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and finance, to foster more new drivers of economic growth, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said when holding talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on Thursday. China welcomes more Canadian companies to invest in China and …

Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its “evergreen” friendship with China, describing the bilateral relationship as one of mutual trust, respect and enduring strategic partnership. During a meeting with Jiang Zaidong, the two sides exchanged views on the strength of Pak-China ties as well as key regional and global developments. Sadiq said …

Many international organizations and prominent security experts have already raised serious trepidations about the emergence of the new world disorder having direct threats to Global South, Xi’s global initiatives of development, security, civilization and governance along with the Chinese BRI. Additionally, the US attack and capturing of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, threats to Cuban and Brazilian head of the states …

BEIJING (Internews): The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the China Overseas Development Association and China International Intellectech Group Co., Ltd., successfully organized a Job Fair for Pakistani students and professionals in China. The event generated strong engagement, with nearly 2,000 participants joining on site and online. A total of 372 Pakistani candidates registered, including close to 100 …

BEIJING: China is closely monitoring the development of the situation in Iran, and will take all necessary measures to protect the safety of Chinese citizens, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Tuesday at a daily press briefing. The U.S. State Department on Monday asked U.S. citizens to leave Iran immediately. In response to a related query, Chinese foreign ministry …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from a U.S. youth education exchange delegation comprised of teachers and students from the Diamond Minds Transformational Leadership Academy in Miami, Florida, the University of Florida and the Miami-Dade College. In the reply letter dated Jan. 7, Xi said he was pleased to learn that the teachers and students had …

BEIJING: China’s cyberspace regulator on Saturday released draft rules regulating the collection and use of personal information by internet applications, seeking public feedback. The draft, formulated by the Cyberspace Administration of China, aims to protect the rights and interests of personal information and ensure the proper use of personal data. According to the draft, the collection and use of personal …

The Sindh government has approved a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally at Bagh-e-Jinnah, provincial minister Nasir Shah announced on Friday. Shah said PTI leaders, including KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, would receive a warm welcome in Sindh and could engage in political activities, including holding public gatherings. “No party, including PTI, can be stopped from peaceful political struggle,” he said. He …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, arrived in Karachi on a three-day visit on Friday, where he was received by Sindh Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani. The visit drew a large gathering of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers at the airport, during which a scuffle broke out among some supporters. Saeed Ghani welcomed Afridi and presented him with a traditional Sindhi cap …

On the directive of the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, all district judiciary courts across the province have been declared model courts to ensure speedy justice and reduce the backlog of pending cases. Chief Justice Muhammad Kamran Khan Malakhail issued the instructions, under which all courts from judicial magistrates to district and sessions judges will function as model …

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday ordered the continuation of strict and indiscriminate action against human smuggling networks and organized begging mafias, directing the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to further tighten immigration controls at airports. The directives were issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the interior minister to review the performance of the FIA’s Immigration Wing. The meeting assessed …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant ministries and institutions to prepare a more effective and beneficial Ramadan relief package for the public, with a strong focus on transparency, digital payments, and wider inclusion of low-income families. Chairing a review meeting on the proposed federal Ramadan Package and the third-party validation of last year’s initiative, the prime minister appreciated …

The Balochistan cabinet has decided to launch an electric bike scheme for the general public, aimed at providing affordable and environmentally friendly transport through subsidies and easy installment plans. The decision was taken during the 21st meeting of the provincial cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti. The cabinet also expressed gratitude to the prime minister for initiating key …

The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved the Punjab Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at speeding up the process of filing appeals against acquittals in criminal cases. According to the text of the bill, the amendment revises Section 417 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which deals with the authority to grant permission for filing appeals against …

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Beijing Police College, where he reviewed its advanced high-tech training facilities and operational demonstrations. During the visit, Naqvi witnessed a live demonstration by the college’s vehicle squad, showing how suspects are apprehended using specialized vehicles. He praised the professionalism and training standards of the Beijing Police and commended the squad for its exceptional performance. …

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry said on Thursday that it would assist the Syrian army if requested, as fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) entered its third day. According to foreign media, “Our country supports Syria’s struggle against terrorist organizations on the basis of its unity and territorial integrity, in line with the principle of ‘One …

A committee meeting on addressing grievances of Diamer-Bhasha Dam-affected people was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Safron, Engineer Amir Maqam on January 8. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazir Tarar, Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo (via video link), Caretaker Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan …

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Thursday said Pakistan’s economy has shown steady improvement over the past three years, pointing to stronger macroeconomic indicators and enhanced engagement with the private sector. Speaking after a meeting with the American Business Council (ABC) at its office, Jam Kamal said the economic situation today is significantly better compared to two-and-a-half to …

A court in Rawalpindi has ordered the registration of a murder case against Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officers in connection with an alleged fake police encounter, ruling that no law enforcement agency is permitted to abduct a citizen from their home and kill them. Additional District and Sessions Judge Sahibzada Naqeeb Shehzad issued the order while hearing an application filed …

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested seven suspects, including a woman, during five separate operations conducted in different cities, recovering drugs worth more than Rs 302 million, officials said on Thursday. According to an ANF spokesperson, a total of 268.08 kilograms of narcotics were seized during the operations. At Islamabad International Airport, ANF officials arrested a man and a woman …

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)’s decisive and effective leadership is enabling major energy projects that are reshaping Pakistan’s industrial landscape, officials said. The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has successfully commissioned the 220-kilovolt Qaid-e-Azam Business Park Grid Station in Sheikhupura, marking a major milestone for industrial power supply in the region. Sources said the newly operational grid station is …

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Composite Circle in Gwadar has arrested 24 individuals attempting to illegally travel to Iran by sea. The operation took place in the Gwadar area of Gwioni, where FIA officials intercepted the group before they could leave Pakistan’s coastline. Authorities said the suspects hail from various districts of Punjab: 12 from Gujranwala, 3 from Rajanpur, 2 …

A sessions court in Dadu has sentenced ten police officers, including the SHO of B-Section police station, to seven years in prison each for involvement in a fake police encounter. The court also imposed fines: the SHO was fined Rs 1 million, while the ASI received a fine of Rs 100,000. The verdict comes after the officers were found guilty …

Iran is prepared for war if forced into confrontation but does not seek one, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday, while emphasizing Tehran remains open to negotiations based on mutual respect. According to Iranian media, “We are prepared for any scenario. We do not want war, but we are fully ready for it,” Araghchi told reporters at Beirut’s …