BEIJING: Chinese startup DeepSeek released &quot;preview&quot; versions of a new artificial intelligence model Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals. The long-awaited DeepSeek-V4 &quot;features an ultra-long context of one million words, achieving leadership in both domestic and open-source fields across agent capabilities, world knowledge, and reasoning performance&quot;, the company said in a statement on social media. A &quot;preview version&quot; is now available, the company said. The new DeepSeek-V4 model is released as two versions, DeepSeek-V4-Pro and DeepSeek-V4-Flash, with the latter being &quot;a more efficient and economical choice&quot; because it has smaller parameters. &quot;In world knowledge benchmarks, DeepSeek-V4-Pro significantly leads other open-source models and is only slightly outperformed by the top-tier closed-source model, (Google&#39;s) Gemini-Pro-3.1,&quot; the statement added.

The photo taken on April 12, 2026 shows founder of one-person company SoloNest Karen Dai (C) sharing her experience with participants during a coffee chat at a conference room in Shanghai.

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DeepSeek unveiled preview versions of DeepSeek-V4 models, highlighting ultra-long context and strong reasoning performance rivaling top systems like Gemini‑Pro‑3.1.

China's DeepSeek says releases long-awaited new AI model

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to call on India to fully restore the implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that its suspension carries &ldquo;grave implications&rdquo; for regional peace, security, and humanitarian conditions. This was conveyed in a letter from the country&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to the president of the UN General Assembly, delivered by Pakistan&rsquo;s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, according to a post shared on X by the ambassador on Friday.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 852px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=eyJ0ZndfdGltZWxpbmVfbGlzdCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOltdLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2ZvbGxvd2VyX2NvdW50X3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9iYWNrZW5kIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19yZWZzcmNfc2Vzc2lvbiI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZm9zbnJfc29mdF9pbnRlcnZlbnRpb25zX2VuYWJsZWQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib24iLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X21peGVkX21lZGlhXzE1ODk3Ijp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRyZWF0bWVudCIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3Nob3dfYmlyZHdhdGNoX3Bpdm90c19lbmFibGVkIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19kdXBsaWNhdGVfc2NyaWJlc190b19zZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdXNlX3Byb2ZpbGVfaW1hZ2Vfc2hhcGVfZW5hYmxlZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdmlkZW9faGxzX2R5bmFtaWNfbWFuaWZlc3RzXzE1MDgyIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRydWVfYml0cmF0ZSIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfbGVnYWN5X3RpbWVsaW5lX3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9mcm9udGVuZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9fQ%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2047500206766170494&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fmedia-library%2F&sessionId=0afcd94fa3858bd744249f4b0c1d5eb6a66c5e49&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" data-tweet-id="2047500206766170494"></iframe></div></div>According to the message, Islamabad raised concerns over India&rsquo;s illegal suspension of the 1960 water-sharing agreement, describing it as unlawful and urging international attention. The communication specifically stated that &ldquo;It urges the Security Council to call upon India to fully restore the implementation of the IWT in all respects, in line with its international obligations.&rdquo; Pakistan argued that disruption of the treaty could have serious humanitarian consequences and destabilize regional relations, while framing the issue as one with implications beyond bilateral ties.&nbsp;&lsquo;Baseless propaganda campaign&rsquo;The Pakistani envoy also briefed the President of the Council on the &ldquo;baseless propaganda campaign&rdquo; by India against Pakistan, arguing it was being conducted while Islamabad is engaged in mediation efforts aimed at supporting international peace and security. In addition, Pakistan reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains central to long-standing tensions in South Asia. It noted that the issue is already on the Security Council&rsquo;s agenda and maintained that lasting peace in the region would not be possible without its resolution in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

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FM Dar’s letter to the UNGA president highlights the 'grave implications of India’s illegal suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) for regional peace and security, as well as its serious humanitarian consequences.'

Pakistan urges UNSC to call upon India to restore Indus Waters Treaty 

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This live blog follows updates for Day 56 of the US-Israel war on Iran. For a recap of Day 55, go <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/us-israel-war-on-iran-day-55" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">here</a>.<hr style="line-height: 2;"><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li style="line-height: 2; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Trump rules out using nuclear, says no pressure but &quot;clock is ticking&quot; for Iran</li><li style="line-height: 2; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">US claims &lsquo;total control&rsquo; of Hormuz, orders navy to &quot;shoot and kill&quot; boats laying mines</li><li style="line-height: 2; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">UN &quot;working on&quot; keeping presence in Lebanon, leaders accuse Israel of war crime</li><li style="line-height: 2; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Iran official says Tehran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls</li><li style="line-height: 2; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Araghchi urges clear stance in condemning &#39;crimes against Iranian people&#39; &nbsp;</li></ul><hr style="line-height: 2;"> US State Dept offers $10M reward for leader of Iraqi groupPublished: April 24, 2026 | 05:00 GMT | by AFP The US State Department is offering up to $10 million for information on the leader of Iraqi group Kataeb Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), which Washington designates as a terrorist organization. US officials said in a social media post Thursday they were seeking information on KSS leader Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, also known as Abu Alaa al-Walai. The group has &quot;killed Iraqi civilians and attacked US diplomatic facilities in Iraq, as well as attacking US military bases and personnel in Iraq and Syria,&quot; Washington said. The post notes &quot;you could be eligible for relocation and a reward&quot; for information on al-Saraji&#39;s whereabouts. Al-Saraji has a seat within the Coordination Framework, the ruling alliance that holds the parliamentary majority.<hr> French, UK defense chiefs eye &#39;real progress&#39; in Hormuz planPublished: April 24, 2026 | 00:47MT | by Web Desk Britain and France voiced hope that military plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz were coming together and would succeed in restoring trade flows through the vital passage. At a two-day meeting in London, military planners discussed the practicalities of a multinational mission led by the UK and France to protect navigation in the key waterway following a sustainable ceasefire, top defense officials said.<hr> Trump says in no rush to make a deal with IranPublished: April 24, 2026 | 00:25GMT | by Web Desk US President Donald Trump has said that he was in no rush to make a deal with Iran, as the US military struck 78% of the targets that they wanted to hit.&nbsp; The US president said that he was not under any pressure for time, rather he wanted to make a &quot;great deal&quot; for his country. &quot;So, right now, I don&#39;t want to rush it,&quot; he said. <hr style="line-height: 2;"> Trump says ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon extended by 3 weeksPublished: April 23, 2026 | 22:13 GMT | by Web Desk US President Donald Trump has said that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks, adding that he was looking forward to meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. &ldquo;The Meeting went very well! The United States is going to work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah,&rdquo; Trump said in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp; &ldquo;It was a Great Honor to 7be a participant at this very Historic Meeting!&rdquo; he added.<hr style="line-height: 2;"> Press freedom group &lsquo;appalled&rsquo; by &lsquo;horrific&rsquo; killing of Amal KhalilPublished: April 23, 2026 | 22:01 GMT | by Web Desk The International Women&rsquo;s Media Foundation (IWMF) has said it is &ldquo;deeply saddened and appalled&rdquo; by the killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in an Israeli strike on &ldquo;the house where she was seeking shelter.&rdquo; &ldquo;Journalists are our eyewitnesses to history; attempts to silence their voices must be met with international scrutiny and outrage,&rdquo; the IWMF said in a statement. The IWMF noted that the &ldquo;horrific incident&rdquo; occurred during a truce and that there is &ldquo;mounting evidence that Israel is targeting reporters.&rdquo; &ldquo;Journalists should never be the object of military operations,&rdquo; the IWMF added, calling for accountability for Khalil&rsquo;s killing. <hr style="line-height: 2;"> Rubio denies US trying to exclude Iran players from World CupPublished: April 23, 2026 | 22:01 GMT | by Web Desk The United States will not exclude Iran from the World Cup tournament it is hosting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, after an official mused about replacing war-battered Iran with Italy, which did not qualify. &quot;The problem with Iran, it would be not their athletes. It would be some of the other people that we want to bring with them,&quot; Rubio told reporters, denying Washington had asked the Iranian team not to come. <hr style="line-height: 2;"> Trump eyes Lebanon-Israel meeting in weeks, deal this yearPublished: April 23, 2026 | 21:53 GMT | by Web Desk US President Donald Trump said he expected the Israeli and Lebanese leaders to meet with him over the next couple of weeks and voiced hope for a permanent peace deal this year. &quot;I think there&#39;s a very good chance of having peace. I think it should be an easy one,&quot; Trump told reporters as he met the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to announce an extension of a shaky ceasefire.<hr>

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Ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon has been extended by three weeks following US-brokered talks; US president says Washington will continue working with Lebanon to strengthen its stability, security; international press freedom groups condemn killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli strike while seeking shelter.

Trump says in no rush to make a deal with Iran

ISLAMABAD: Eight Muslim countries, including Pakistan, condemned the &ldquo;repeated violations&rdquo; by the Israeli occupation authorities on Jerusalem&#39;s Islamic and Christian holy sites, particularly the &ldquo;continued incursions by Israeli settlers and extremist ministers&rdquo; into the Al-Aqsa Mosque under Israeli police protection.&nbsp; Earlier this week, Pakistan condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the raising of the occupying power&#39;s flag within its courtyard by illegal Israeli settlers. The settlers on Tuesday stormed the compound of the holy site in occupied East Jerusalem amid escalation across the West Bank. In a separate joint statement, issued by Pakistan, Egypt, T&uuml;rkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the foreign ministers reiterated that provocative actions at the mosque constituted a &ldquo;flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law,&rdquo; representing an unacceptable provocation to the Muslim community around the world. According to the statement issued on X, the ministers reaffirmed their &ldquo;categorical rejection of any attempts to alter the historic and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites,&rdquo; stressing preservation while recognizing the special role of the historic custodianship in this regard.&nbsp; The ministers condemned the accelerating illegal settlement activity, including Israel&#39;s decision to approve over 30 new settlements, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, including United Nations Security Council resolutions and the 2024 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.&nbsp; They condemned the continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including recent attacks on Palestinian schools and children, and called for those responsible to be held accountable.&nbsp; While emphasizing that Israel has no sovereignty over the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the ministers &ldquo;categorically rejected any attempts to annex the Occupied Palestinian Territory or to displace the Palestinian people.&rdquo; They stressed that actions constituted a deliberate and direct attack on the viability and the implementation of the two-State solution. They said that the move would &ldquo;increase tensions, undermine peace efforts, and hinder ongoing initiatives aimed at de-escalation and the restoration of stability.&rdquo; Addressing the international community, the ministers said that they should &ldquo;take clear and decisive steps to halt these violations.&rdquo;&nbsp; &ldquo;They also called on the international community to intensify all regional and international efforts to advance a political solution that achieves a comprehensive peace based on the two-State solution,&rdquo; the statement said. &nbsp;&ldquo;The Ministers reiterated their unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, particularly their right to self-determination and to realize the independent Palestinian state.&rdquo;

Foreign ministers say provocative actions at the mosque constituted a “flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law,” representing an unacceptable provocation to the Muslim community around the world; ministers condemned the accelerating illegal settlement activity.

Pakistan, Muslim countries condemn Israel’s ‘repeated violations’ of Al-Aqsa Mosque 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, warned that disruptions in the Indian Ocean could affect supply chains, energy prices, and connected economies, a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.&nbsp; A two-day international conference titled &ldquo;Emerging Technologies and the Future Warfare,&rdquo; hosted by the Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCE), concluded in Karachi. The conference, titled &ldquo;Emerging Technologies and the Future Warfare,&rdquo; from April 22 to April 23, aimed to bring together maritime experts, academia, and defense industry representatives on one platform to discuss evolving geostrategic trends and the impact of technology on modern warfare, said the statement. Chief of the Naval Staff Ashraf attended the two-day international conference hosted by the Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCE) in Karachi as the chief guest, the statement said. Addressing participants, the naval chief underscored the importance of close collaboration between industry, end-users, and academia to drive innovation, adaptability, and operational relevance. He also highlighted the Indian Ocean as a key region, noting its central role in global trade flows, warning that any disruption could significantly affect supply chains, energy prices, and connected economies. The naval chief said such cooperation would promote indigenization and self-reliance, contributing to a cost-effective and globally competitive defense ecosystem with export potential. The conference also focused on the blurring lines between civilian and military applications of advanced technologies, as well as the rapid transformation of warfare through evolving operational concepts and force structures, it added. The event was attended by senior military leadership, policymakers, diplomats, academics, industry experts, and students.&nbsp; It concluded with a reaffirmation of the need for sustained intellectual synergy to navigate technology-driven transformations in future warfare.

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Naval chief underscores the importance of close collaboration among industry, end-users, and academia to drive innovation, adaptability, and operational relevance; concludes with a reaffirmation of the need for sustained intellectual synergy to navigate technology-driven transformations in future warfare.





Pakistan navy chief warns Indian Ocean disruption could hit global supply chains

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rejected India&rsquo;s &ldquo;weaponization&rdquo; of false narratives for domestic political purposes, urging New Delhi to act responsibly amid heightened regional tensions. The statement from the Foreign Office comes at a sensitive time for global security, with South Asia tensions persisting months after the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict and the world already grappling with instability in the Middle East, raising broader concerns about escalation. In its statement, the Foreign Office said it was &ldquo;deplorable&rdquo; that India had resorted to &ldquo;baseless allegations&rdquo; linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at regional and international peace. &ldquo;It is unfortunate that, in the midst of an ongoing regional crisis, India remains focused on weaponizing its false narrative against Pakistan for narrow domestic political gains,&rdquo; the statement said. The response followed remarks by Indian officials marking the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack, in which 26 people were killed on April 22 last year when gunmen opened fire on tourists in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. At the time, Pakistan had expressed condolences to the victims&rsquo; families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The Foreign Office said the latest allegations were part of a recurring pattern, accusing India of creating a &ldquo;smokescreen&rdquo; to deflect attention. &ldquo;Such allegations constitute yet another chapter from India&rsquo;s playbook of creating a smokescreen for its continued sponsorship of terrorism across the region,&rdquo; the statement issued on Thursday said, referring to what it called India&rsquo;s &ldquo;misplaced adventurism&rdquo; and Pakistan&rsquo;s response through Operation &ldquo;Bunyan-um-Marsoos.&rdquo;&nbsp; It added that such &ldquo;propaganda campaigns&rdquo; could not divert international attention from New Delhi&rsquo;s continued occupation of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and denial of the right to self-determination to Kashmiris, &ldquo;in violation of relevant UN resolutions.&rdquo; The statement further accused India of undermining regional stability through &ldquo;inflammatory rhetoric, repeated provocations, and aggressive military posturing,&rdquo; and criticized New Delhi&rsquo;s unilateral move to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, terming it a violation of international law. Pakistan called on the international community to take note. &ldquo;We hope that the international community will call on India to demonstrate responsible behaviour and to refrain from all rhetoric and actions that may serve as a spoiler to ongoing efforts aimed at regional and international peace and security,&rdquo; the Foreign Office said. Separately, India&rsquo;s opposition Congress party also weighed in, with General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticizing Pakistan in a post on X, calling it a &ldquo;failed state&rdquo; and linking it to broader regional concerns, reflecting sharp political rhetoric on both sides.

Pakistan on Thursday rejected India’s “weaponization” of false narratives for domestic political purposes, urging New Delhi to act responsibly amid heightened regional tensions

Pakistan rejects India’s ‘weaponized’ narratives, calls for responsible conduct

BRUSSELS: The EU on Thursday gave final approval to a 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions on Russia, in a boost for Kyiv after a prolonged row. The measures were signed off when Hungary and Slovakia dropped objections after Ukraine restarted oil flows following repairs to the damaged Druzhba pipeline. &quot;Deadlock over,&quot; EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas posted online. &quot;Russia&#39;s war economy is under growing strain, while Ukraine is getting a major boost.&quot; The row has held up EU support for Ukraine at a time when the United States has largely cut Kyiv off and eased sanctions on Russian oil amid the Iran war. Hungary&#39;s outgoing prime minister Viktor Orb&aacute;n&mdash;who suffered a crushing election defeat this month&mdash;stalled the loan as leverage to get Ukraine to fix the pipeline carrying Russian oil to his landlocked country. The green light means that Brussels should be able to start paying out the funds in the coming months that Kyiv badly needs to plug budget blackholes four years into Russia&#39;s invasion. At the same time, the EU&#39;s 27 countries also signed off on a new package of sanctions against Moscow that had been held up by both Hungary and Slovakia over the same row. The new round of economic punishment for the Kremlin&mdash;the 20th by the EU since the war started&mdash;targets Russia&#39;s energy, banking, and trade sectors. The measures included clamping down further on the so-called &quot;shadow fleet&quot; of aging tankers that Moscow uses to skirt oil export restrictions and curbs on Russian cryptocurrency traders. But the EU stopped short of imposing a full maritime service ban for vessels carrying Russian crude, saying it hoped to get G7 partners to go ahead together on it at a later date. The bloc also announced it was stopping sales of certain machinery to the Central Asian nation Kyrgyzstan to prevent the products from going to Russia. That marks the first time the US has used a mechanism to halt entire categories of exports to a specific country to avoid sanctions dodging.

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The EU on Thursday gave final approval to a 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions on Russia, in a boost for Kyiv after a prolonged row

EU signs off on Ukraine loan, new Russia sanctions

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Kalma Chowk has defined modern Lahore since the mid-1980s&mdash;and today, it stands as a symbol of the city&rsquo;s evolution into a globally comparable urban hub.

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Punjab Series: Underpasses and arterial links: Inside Lahore's reborn Kalma Chowk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&#39;s embassy in Beijing on Wednesday hosted a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) symposium, targeting partnerships in home appliances, electrical equipment, and battery storage. The event, themed &quot;Building Partnerships for Skills Development and Academia&ndash;Industry Collaboration&quot;, brought together Chinese enterprises, TVET institutions, and Pakistani companies to explore investment and skills development opportunities in these high-potential sectors, according to a press statement issued by the Press Information Department (PID).&nbsp; Pakistan&rsquo;s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, in his opening remarks, said the initiative was part of a shift towards &quot;sector-specific, outcome-oriented collaboration&quot; in TVET. &quot;This symposium serves as a preparatory platform for the upcoming B2B Investment Conference in Lahore,&quot; he said, encouraging Chinese firms to participate and build joint ventures in targeted sectors. &quot;TVET lies at the core of industrial development and economic resilience,&quot; adding that a skilled workforce would be critical to fully leveraging foreign investment, particularly under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Officials from China&rsquo;s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and representatives of dozens of Chinese TVET institutions attended, alongside Pakistani companies and policymakers joining virtually, as per the statement. In a recorded message, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the scale of Pakistan&rsquo;s domestic market, noting the home appliances sector was valued at $5.6 billion, while imports of electrical equipment surged 75% to nearly $6 billion last year. &quot;Skilled technicians can bridge the gap between import dependence and domestic production,&quot; he said, pointing to initiatives under CPEC 2.0, including the proposed &#39;Livelihood Corridor&#39; and the &#39;URAAN Pakistan&#39; framework.&nbsp; Iqbal reaffirmed plans to upgrade 250 TVET centers and launch a 60,000-person paid internship programme. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar called for deeper collaboration with Chinese partners to establish training programmes and centers of excellence, while Gulmina Bilal Ahmed, chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission, emphasized joint training and industry-led apprenticeships. Trade and Investment Attach&eacute; Muhammad Ayaz outlined cooperation models across 21 priority sectors, including electric vehicles, electronics, and information technology, according to PID.&nbsp; In his closing remarks, Ambassador Hashmi reiterated the embassy&rsquo;s focus on translating dialogue into &quot;tangible, sector-driven outcomes&quot; and welcomed the participation of Chinese institutions in the Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference scheduled for May 9&ndash;10 in Lahore.

Pakistan envoy to China, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, visits Shandong province to promote agriculture cooperation  (Photo: Facebook/ @PakistanEmbassyChina)

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The event, themed "Building Partnerships for Skills Development and Academia–Industry Collaboration", brought together Chinese enterprises, TVET institutions, and Pakistani companies to explore investment and skills development opportunities in these high-potential sectors.

Pakistan, China explore partnerships in appliances, battery sectors

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s prime minister and ambassador of China in Islamabad discussed regional situation in the Middle East and Islamabad&rsquo;s peace efforts. Jiang Zaidong, ambassador of the People&rsquo;s Republic of China, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, said a press release issued by the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office. The prime minister was assisted by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch. The prime minister conveyed his warm regards and greetings for President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. While expressing his satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China bilateral relations, the prime minister reaffirmed that Pakistan took great pride in its All-Weather Cooperative Strategic Partnership with China. He also spoke of his resolve to continue working closely with the Chinese leadership, to ensure that the relationship grows from strength to strength. The regional situation in the Middle East and Pakistan&rsquo;s peace efforts also came under discussion during the meeting. The Chinese ambassador thanked the prime minister for receiving him and expressed China&rsquo;s appreciation of Pakistan&rsquo;s diplomatic efforts for lasting peace in the region. He reaffirmed China&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening its iron-clad ties with Pakistan and to take them to new heights, as envisioned by President Xi Jinping.

The Chinese ambassador thanked the prime minister for receiving him and expressed China’s appreciation of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for lasting peace in the region.

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