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Express Tribune
12 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Kabul hosts Pakistan, China FMs for dialogue
Foreign ministers from Afghanistan, China and Pakistan will meet in Kabul on Wednesday as part of a trilateral mechanism aimed at discussing issues related to strengthening political, economic and regional cooperation among the three countries. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is currently on a visit to New Delhi, will travel to Kabul for the first formal trilateral meeting in two years. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at the meeting to be hosted by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. This will be the first visit by the Chinese foreign minister to Afghanistan since the Taliban regained power four years ago while the third by Dar to the Afghan capital since April. At an informal trilateral meeting, held in Beijing in May, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relationship at the ambassadors' level. The deal was brokered by China, which wanted to seek rapprochement between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Among other issues, the security situation, particularly the presence of terrorist outfits inside Afghanistan, would be one of the major topics of discussions. Pakistan has remained concerned that the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other groups are still operating from Afghan soil. China, too, is worried but wants to remain engaged with Kabul to address those issues. According to Afghanistan's Deputy Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, the conference will include detailed discussions on various aspects such as strengthening political ties, creating new opportunities for economic cooperation, and taking joint measures on regional security. It is expected that the conference will propose practical steps that will not only make trilateral cooperation more effective but also contribute towards overall development and stability of the region. Sources say that during his visit to Kabul, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will also hold separate meetings with several senior leaders of the Taliban government. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will hold talks with Afghan officials on various aspects of bilateral cooperation and present Pakistan's policy for strengthening trilateral engagement. For Afghanistan, this conference is being seen as a major diplomatic success, as it provides the country an opportunity to remain engaged with key regional players. Meanwhile, the Foreign Office on Tuesday confirmed that on the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Islamabad for co-chairing the 6th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue on August 21. "The visit is part of the regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China to further deepen their "All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership", reaffirm support on the issues of respective core interests, enhance economic and trade cooperation, and reaffirm their joint commitment to regional peace, development and stability, read the statement. His visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's trip to China later this month. The prime minister will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and hold bilateral meetings with Chinese leadership including President Xi Jingping. This will be Shehbaz's first visit to China since the Pakistan-India four-day war. During the visit of the Chinese foreign minister, both sides will finalise the agenda of the prime minister's upcoming trip to China.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Chinese foreign minister to co-chair strategic dialogue in Islamabad on Thursday
Foreign Minister and member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi, will be visiting Pakistan for co-chairing the 6th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue to be held in Islamabad on Thursday. He is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. The visit is part of the regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China to further deepen their 'All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership', and reaffirm support on the issues of respective core interests. The FO said the visit is also part of the regular high-level exchanges to enhance economic and trade cooperation, and reaffirms Pakistan and China joint commitment to regional peace, development and stability. Pakistan, China hold consultations on arms control, non-proliferation, disarmament A day ago, the 10th Round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament was held in Beijing wherein the two sides engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on issues related to global and regional peace and security. Additional Secretary of Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security Division at Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Tahir Andrabi and Director General of Department of Arms Control at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Sun Xiaobo led their respective delegations at the forum in Beijing. The two sides engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on issues related to global and regional peace and security. They also reviewed the situation in South Asia, with particular emphasis on the challenges to security and strategic stability, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
News18
28-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pahalgam Attack: Terrorists Used Chinese Apps, Devices To Communicate With Pakistani Handlers, Say Sources
Last Updated: Intelligence sources also reveal the presence of one Chinese satellite phone in the area on the same day as the Pahalgam attack. In a stunning new twist to the Pahalgam terror attack probe, intelligence sources have revealed to CNN-News18 that the terrorists were using Chinese messaging apps to communicate with their handlers across the border in Pakistan. These Chinese apps are extremely encrypted and difficult to crack and they have been banned in India since the 2020 Galwan clashes. Intelligence sources also reveal the presence of one Chinese satellite phone in the area on the same day as the Pahalgam attack. Both of these are lines of investigation being proved by the NIA, which is now the lead agency to track and unravel the Pahalgam plot. How these apps and devices work China Backs Pakistan China has shown its support for Pakistan, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi having a phone conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar. During the call, China expressed concern over the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and called for an impartial investigation. The Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the conversation in a statement on X, noting that Dar briefed Yi on the regional situation. Dar said China 'rejected India's unilateral and illegal actions, as well as its baseless propaganda against Pakistan." Furthermore, Dar thanked China for its continued support and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to their strong friendship and shared vision of an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Both sides reiterated their dedication to promoting regional peace and stability, mutual respect, and opposition to unilateralism and hegemonic policies. They expressed their firm resolve to uphold regional peace, promote mutual respect and understanding, and jointly oppose unilateralism and hegemonic policies. Additionally, they agreed to maintain close communication and coordination at all levels to advance their shared objectives of peace, security, and sustainable development in the region and beyond. First Published:
