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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi on Monday held meetings with Pakistan&rsquo;s Honorary Investment Counsellors (HICs) in China to review their performance, strengthen coordination and set priorities for the coming year.&nbsp;According to a press release by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ambassador Hashmi lauded the HICs&rsquo; efforts across key regions, including the Hong Kong-Macao-Greater Bay Area, Xinjiang, Shandong, and Henan, highlighting their role in promoting trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts, and urged them to align their work with Pakistan&rsquo;s national development priorities.&nbsp;&ldquo;He encouraged them to synergize their efforts with Pakistan&rsquo;s national development priorities and mobilize Chinese investments in export-oriented sectors of Pakistan,&ldquo; the statement added.&nbsp;The ambassador shared progress made over the last year, noting that two B2B investment conferences in Shenzhen and Beijing, along with six sectoral roadshows, have resulted in more than 300 Memoranda of Understanding and 25 joint ventures worth $11 billion.&nbsp;&nbsp;The ambassador ensured a high-level follow-up mechanism is in place in Pakistan to facilitate implementation of the agreements.&nbsp;Hashmi briefed the HICs on preparations made for the first China-focused Agriculture Investment Conference, scheduled to be held in Islamabad on January 19, 2026.&nbsp;The HICs welcomed the initiative for regular reviews and expressed commitment to supporting Pakistan&rsquo;s economic diplomacy, boosting Chinese investment, increasing Pakistani exports to China, and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, met investment counsellors to review their work, discuss over 300 MoUs and 25 joint ventures worth $11 billion, and plan the January 2026 Agriculture Conference, which aims to boost China-Pakistan economic cooperation.

Pakistan envoy in China reviews investment cooperation, sets 2026 priorities

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Friday marked a new milestone in academic cooperation with the inauguration of the Pakistan Study Centre at Shandong University, aimed at strengthening research collaboration, policy dialogue and student exchanges, particularly in agriculture and fisheries.&nbsp;The center was inaugurated by Pakistan&rsquo;s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi alongside Shandong University Executive Vice President Wu Zhen, according to an official statement issued by Islamabad&rsquo;s diplomatic mission in Beijing.&nbsp;Addressing the ceremony, Ambassador Hashmi thanked the university leadership for backing the initiative, saying it reflected the growing depth of Pakistan-China cooperation in higher education and research.&nbsp;&ldquo;Ambassador Hashmi thanked the university leadership for their strong support in realizing this initiative,&rdquo; the embassy said in its statement.&nbsp;Highlighting the broader bilateral context, Hashmi noted the increasing momentum in Pakistan-China relations, with education and research emerging as key pillars of engagement.&nbsp;He described Shandong University, internationally recognized for innovation in agriculture and fisheries, as an ideal host for the center.&nbsp;&ldquo;He emphasized the importance of academic platforms in building long-term people-to-people linkages,&rdquo; the statement added.&nbsp;The Pakistan Study Centre is intended to function as a hub for Pakistan-focused studies, joint research projects, business-to-business engagement, and enhanced student interaction between the two countries.&nbsp;Ahead of the inauguration, Ambassador Hashmi and Vice President Wu Zhen held discussions on leveraging the center for mutually beneficial academic and research initiatives, with a particular focus on agriculture and fisheries.&nbsp;As part of his visit, Hashmi was also given a tour of the Shandong University Museum, the embassy said.&nbsp;The establishment of the center underscores Islamabad and Beijing&rsquo;s efforts to institutionalize academic collaboration as a foundation for sustained bilateral engagement.

Pakistan inaugurated a Study Centre at Shandong University to enhance academic cooperation, research, and student exchanges, particularly in agriculture and fisheries, strengthening Pakistan-China bilateral relations.

Pakistan Study Centre opens at China’s Shandong University, deepening bilateral academic ties

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) transformed into a vibrant panorama of music, flavor and tradition on Saturday as students, teachers and diplomats gathered to celebrate International Culture Day 2025.&nbsp;According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, the annual festival, inaugurated by Pakistan&rsquo;s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, turned the campus into a &ldquo;living mosaic of global harmony,&rdquo; with cultural representations from more than 50 countries, including Pakistan and China.&nbsp;From the aroma of traditional cuisines drifting across the courtyard to the sound of folk melodies and the colorful display of national costumes, the day offered a vivid experience of unity in diversity.&nbsp;Welcoming the participants, Principal Shazia Amjad praised the collaborative effort behind the event. She lauded students and faculty for their creativity in transforming the campus into &ldquo;a miniature world of cultures,&rdquo; where learning extended beyond classrooms and into shared experiences. <div class="fr-embed youtube-embed"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3z0nhD8iCwg?feature=share" title="YouTube Short" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" style="width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; max-width: 100%; display: block;"> </iframe>&nbsp;</div><div class="fr-embed youtube-embed"> </div> Stalls representing various nations were lined with handmade crafts, traditional dishes and decorative displays, attracting visitors eager to &ldquo;experience the world in a single walk.&rdquo; Conversations buzzed, cameras clicked, and exchanges of stories and smiles formed new connections among the community.&nbsp;After visiting the cultural exhibits, Ambassador Hashmi commended PECB for its unique role in strengthening global linkages.&nbsp;He described the institution as &ldquo;a bridge of friendship and understanding&rdquo; between Pakistan, China and the international community, recalling the school&rsquo;s legacy as Beijing&rsquo;s first international institution fostering cross-cultural engagement.&nbsp;The celebration drew a lively crowd of diplomats, Chinese guests, Pakistani families and students, who filled the campus grounds with applause and cheerful energy as performances unfolded, from graceful Chinese dragon dances to lively Pakistani folk songs, each met with enthusiastic response.&nbsp;As the sun set and the flags of dozens of nations fluttered side by side, International Culture Day 2025 concluded with a resonant message: in celebrating each other&rsquo;s heritage, we discover the connections that unite us<figure class="fr-media"><img src="https://paktv-assets-7d41fab8.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/555728a1-1d1b-40a2-9499-fdaa165a8266-ip 1.jpg" alt="ip 1.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"><figcaption class="caption-cover-image text-sm text-gray-600 italic">Source- Pakistan Embassy Beijing</figcaption></figure>

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The Pakistan Embassy College Beijing celebrated International Culture Day 2025 with vibrant performances, cultural stalls, and cuisines from over 50 countries, promoting global harmony and friendship between Pakistan, China, and the international community.

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Cultures unite in celebration at Pakistan Embassy College Beijing’s festival