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Pakistan, China vow to make joint strides for regional peace.

Pakistan and China have reiterated their firm resolve to make joint strides for regional peace and stability.

Pakistan became a co-signatory to China’s newly set up Hong Kong-based International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) on Friday, a statement by the Foreign Office said. China signed a convention setting up an international organisation for mediation in Hong Kong that Beijing hopes will be on par with the International Court of Justice and bolster the city’s international credentials, Reuters reported. Pakistan, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia and Serbia were among the countries attending the signing ceremony, while representatives from 20 international bodies, including the United Nations, were also expected to join, public broadcaster RTHK said. “Deputy Prime Minister [and] Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today signed, on behalf of Pakistan, the convention on the establishment of the International Organisation for Mediation in Hong Kong,” the statement by the FO read. Speaking on the occasion, Dar appreciated the Chinese leadership for its wisdom in developing and consistently leading efforts in es...

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that trade negotiations with China were “a bit stalled” and suggested President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could get involved. “I would say that they are a bit stalled,” Bessent told broadcaster Fox News when asked about trade talks with Beijing. “I believe that we will be having more talks with them in the next few weeks, and I believe we may, at some point, have a call between the president and party chair Xi,” he said. The world’s two biggest economies agreed this month to pause reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, a surprise de-escalation in their bitter trade war following talks between top officials in Geneva. Under the May 12 truce, Washington agreed to temporarily reduce the tariff on Chinese imports to 30 per cent from 145pc, while China said it would lower its import duty on American goods to 10pc from 125pc. “I think that given the magnitude of the talks, given the complexity, that this is going to require both leaders to weig...

ISLAMABAD - China on Tuesday announced a major step to foster stronger bilateral relations with Pakistan by opening new employment avenues for Pakistani youth.

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed grief over the deaths caused by landslides that hit southwest China’s Guizhou Province.

ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar yesterday described his recent three-day visit to China as “highly successful,” underscoring substantial diplomatic, strategic, and eco-nomic gains achieved during engagements with Chinese and Afghan leadership in Beijing.

ISLAMABAD/ BEIJING - The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan on Wednesday agreed to deepen Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan.

ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday extended heartfelt congratulations to the governments and peoples of Pakistan and China as two countries observe the 74th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.

Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan convened an informal meeting in Beijing to reaffirm their commitment to enhancing trilateral cooperation aimed at promoting regional security, economic integration, and connectivity.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has efficiently expanded its international health cooperation with key partners, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and China, signalling a strategic push to modernize its healthcare system and strengthen public health security, in a series of high-level diplomatic engagements.

China has reiterated its firm support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, following a deadly 80-hour conflict between Pakistan and India that ended with a ceasefire on May 10.

China said on Tuesday it supports Pakistan in defending “national sovereignty and territorial integrity”, after a ceasefire ended four days of fighting with India over a deadly attack in occupied Kashmir. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said China welcomed the two countries “handling differences through dialogue” as he met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing. Wang called Pakistan an “ironclad friend” and vowed to deepen the “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” between the two countries, a readout from China’s foreign ministry said. Likewise, Dar appreciated China for firmly supporting Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Foreign Office said Dar met his Chinese counterpart for in-depth discussions during his visit to discuss regional stability. “Both sides exchanged views on evolving situation in South Asia, future trajectory of Pakistan-China friendship and CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor) 2.0. “Hailing all-weather strategic cooperative partnersh...

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan and China are working together to promote regional peace and remain united in combating terrorism.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the health sector during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says ready to work with Pakistan to advance bilateral ties Ishaq Dar says China, Pakistan enjoy an iron-clad close relationship.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday arrived in China’s capital of Beijing on a three-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi amid regional tensions, state-owned Radio Pakistan reported. The visit comes as tensions remain high in the region following last week’s ceasefire between Pakistan and India after a tense military standoff over the Pahalgam attack in Occupied Kashmir — which India blamed on Pakistan without evidence. On May 6–7, Indian air strikes in Punjab and Azad Kashmir killed civilians, prompting Islamabad to shoot down five Indian jets. After drone interceptions and airbase strikes, US intervention on May 10 led to a ceasefire. India has maintained its aggressive stance, while Pakistan has warned against further escalation and offered dialogue. “Today, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on a three-day official visit from 19-21 May 2025. He was received at the airport by senior Chinese off...

DPM Ishaq Dar arrives in Beijing today on three-day official visit n PM also decides to send Bilawal-led delegation to several states to expose Indian propaganda and jingoistic designs China, Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in Beijing tomorrow.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake an official visit to Beijing from May 19 to 22 to hold in-depth discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the evolving regional situation in South Asia and its implications for peace and stability, a statement from the Foreign Office said on Sunday. The visit comes as tensions remain high in the region following last week’s ceasefire between Pakistan and India after a tense military standoff over the Pahalgam attack in Occupied Kashmir — which India blamed on Pakistan without evidence. On May 6–7, Indian air strikes in Punjab and Azad Kashmir killed civilians, prompting Islamabad to shoot down five Indian jets. After drone interceptions and airbase strikes, US intervention on May 10 led to a ceasefire. India has maintained its aggressive stance, while Pakistan has warned against further escalation and offered dialogue. China had also reaffirmed its support for Pakistan amid escalation with India in a meeting with President Asif Ali...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will undertake a three-day official visit to China from Monday.