35 h. ago China boosts aid to UN Palestinian refugee agency, urges global backing

BEIJING: China signed an agreement on Wednesday to contribute to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) and called for continued international support for the body, which says it faces an “existential crisis” from the war in Gaza and a severe funding gap. The contribution agreement, part of Beijing’s annual donation, was signed in the […]

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1 week ago China, Pakistan join hands to boost investment at Gwadar port

The Gwadar Port Authority and China’s Xinning Enterprise have signed an agreement to boost investments at Gwadar Port. This new partnership aims to turn Gwadar into a major trade and industrial hub. The agreement includes plans to develop the port, improve existing facilities, and start new industrial projects. Officials hope this will unlock Gwadar’s full […]

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1 week ago Iran expresses interest in joining silk road with Pakistan and China

Iran has shown keen interest in becoming a part of the Silk Road project alongside Pakistan and China to boost regional connectivity and economic cooperation. The announcement came during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad, attended by Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, who is on an official visit with the Iranian […]

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1 week ago Pakistan and China to boost media ties with increased film collaborations

ISLAMABAD: There is significant potential for deeper cooperation between Pakistan and China in the media sector, particularly in the fields of film production and screening in cinemas, according to a report by China Economic Net on Sunday. Currently, China has over 13,000 cinemas with more than 90,000 screens, while Pakistan has only around 150 cinemas. […]

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3 w. ago China unveils new measures to boost reinvestment by foreign enterprises

BEIJING: China has introduced a new set of policy measures aimed at encouraging foreign-funded enterprises to reinvest in the country. The measures, detailed in a circular jointly released by seven key government departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Commerce, People’s Bank of China, […]

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4 w. ago Global trade on edge: Germany pushes G7 for quick resolution

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has urged G7 nations to work swiftly to end the ongoing global tariff dispute. Speaking in Durban on Friday, he stressed that trade tension is hurting economies and must be resolved quickly. He added that while Germany supports an agreement, it will not accept unfair conditions. Klingbeil pointed to the […]

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4 w. ago China desks proposed to boost investment and trade in Pakistan

The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has proposed setting up dedicated “China desks” in key public institutions to ease investment processes for Chinese businesses. This move aims to strengthen industrial cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). These “China desks” will offer Chinese investors centralized support, including regulatory guidance, project assistance, and […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan slams Israeli strikes in Syria, urges global accountability

NEW YORK – Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s continued military strikes in Syria, calling them dangerous, destabilizing, and a serious violation of international law and Syria’s sovereignty. The statement was delivered during a United Nations Security Council briefing by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, who is also the Council’s current president. Ambassador Asim stated that Israel’s […]

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4 w. ago Trump’s tariffs cast shadow over G20 finance talks in South Africa

Tensions over U.S. tariff threats have dominated the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Durban, South Africa. As finance chiefs gathered to discuss global economic cooperation, President Donald Trump’s new tariff plans created concern about further trade disruption and global fragmentation. South Africa, the host, urged G20 countries to show bold leadership and unity in tackling […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan urges immediate fuel, food access for starving Gaza

Pakistan has strongly urged the global community to ensure the immediate supply of food and fuel to Gaza, where people continue to suffer from severe shortages. Speaking at a UN meeting on the Middle East, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said that famine in Gaza must not be tolerated […]

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