11 h. ago Pakistani films ‘Deemak,  ‘Nayab’ shine at SCO Film Festival 2025 in China

LAHORE –  Pakistan’s film industry earned international acclaim at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival 2025, as two Pakistani

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32 h. ago Pakistani Fantasy Epic Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning Screens at SCO Film Festival in China

YONGCHUAN – Fantasy action film Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning captured international attention at prestigious Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film

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49 h. ago China, France should act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness, unity: Chinese FM

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and France to act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness and unity. Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot. Wang said […]

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3 d. ago China reassures Europe on rare earth supply amid export controls

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that rare earth exports have never been and should not become an issue between China and Europe. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a press conference with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul […]

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4 d. ago China willing to work with all nations to promote global peace and prosperity: Han Zheng

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Thursday called for stronger international cooperation to safeguard world peace and promote shared prosperity as he addressed the opening ceremony of the 13th World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Han said the world is undergoing profound and accelerating changes, with growing uncertainties and frequent regional and […]

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5 d. ago Wang Yi calls on China and EU to be pillars of stability in a turbulent world

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with European Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels, where he called on China and the European Union (EU) to remain pillars of stability amid growing global uncertainty. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, underlined that […]

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6 d. ago Imran Abbas urges producers to delay film releases during Muharram

Pakistani actor and model Imran Abbas has appealed to film producers and distributors to avoid releasing movies during the first ten days of Muharram out of respect for the sacred Islamic month. He emphasized the spiritual importance of this time and called for collective observance across the entertainment industry. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Abbas […]

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6 d. ago Naseeruddin Shah defends Diljit Dosanjh amid backlash over casting in ‘Sardaar Ji 3’

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has strongly supported Diljit Dosanjh, who faced criticism for working with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the film ‘Sardaar Ji 3’. Shah took to Facebook to clear the air and back Diljit’s decision. Shah emphasized that Diljit was not responsible for casting Hania Aamir; instead, the director made the casting choices. […]

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9 d. ago Yumna Zaidi’s film Nayab selected for competition at SCO Film Festival 2025

Pakistani actors Yumna Zaidi and Usama Khan’s film Nayab has been officially selected for competition at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

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1 week ago China, Ecuador sign cooperation plan to promote Belt and Road Initiative

BEIJING: China and Ecuador signed a cooperation plan to promote the Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing on Friday, following a meeting between leaders of the two countries. Noting that this year marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China-Ecuador relations have maintained a strong development momentum. Ecuador has joined […]

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1 week ago China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of ‘momentous change’

BEIJING: China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending. Beijing has long sought to present the […]

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1 week ago China confident in minimizing external uncertainties, sustaining health growth: NDRC

BEIJING: China is confident and capable of minimizing the uncertainties and adverse impacts of external shocks, promoting sustained and healthy economic growth as existing stimulus policies have shown results, which would be reinforced by new policy measures to be gradually rolled out, Li Chao, spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country’s […]

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1 week ago Premier Li Qiang says China striving to become consumption powerhouse

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China is striving to develop itself into a super-sized consumption powerhouse on the solid foundation of a manufacturing powerhouse and is willing to do whatever it takes to help tackle the difficulties and challenges facing the global economy. Li made the remarks when addressing the opening […]

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1 week ago China unveils plan to mark 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese aggression

BEIJING: China’s State Council Information Office on Tuesday held a press conference on the general arrangements for commemorative activities marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China will hold a military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3. […]

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1 week ago Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts lauded by China in ongoing Middle East crisis

ISLAMABAD: China lauded Pakistan’s proactive role in seeking regional peace through diplomatic channels, particularly in light of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. This recognition came on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated following a missile strike by Iran on the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. At an emergency session held on […]

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1 week ago Controversy erupts in India over Diljit Dosanjh’s film featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir

NEW DEHLI – A major controversy has erupted in India following the release of the trailer for Sardaar Ji 3,

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2 w. ago Hania Aamir shines in Sardaar Ji 3 despite India release ban

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has made her Indian film debut in Sardaar Ji 3, but the movie will not be released in Indian cinemas due to rising tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi. Despite the political hurdles, the film is set to release internationally on June 27. Rumors had previously suggested that Hania was dropped […]

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2 w. ago Russia, China and Pakistan propose draft resolution for ceasefire in Middle East

UNITED NATIONS: Russia, China and Pakistan have proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East, ahead of an emergency UNSC session, Reuters reports. It is not immediately clear when it can be put to a vote. The three countries circulated the draft text, said diplomats, and […]

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2 w. ago China, New Zealand vow to safeguard multilateral trading system

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing, with both sides pledging to uphold the multilateral trading system and strengthen bilateral ties. President Xi hailed the long-standing friendship between China and New Zealand, noting that since the establishment of diplomatic ties more than 50 years ago, […]

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2 w. ago China, Pakistan, Bangladesh commit to deeper cooperation at first trilateral summit

KARACHI: China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have agreed to deepen their trilateral cooperation across various sectors at their first-ever summit held in Kunming, China, this week. The meeting, which took place in Yunnan province, was attended by Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong representing China, Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique representing Bangladesh, and Additional Secretary Imran […]

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