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Beijing taking bilateral ties with Islamabad to ‘new heights’, says Chinese FM

- Wang Yi pledges deeper Pakistan-China strategic ties.
- Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi review CPEC second phase.
- Strategic dialogue underscores peace, stability, cooperation.
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that Beijing is taking its relationship with Islamabad to new heights as he has begun a three-day official visit to Pakistan, highlighting the deepening strategic partnership between the two neighbouring countries.
FM Wang Yi arrived in the federal capital on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and participating in high-level diplomatic engagements.
He was warmly received at Nur Khan Airbase by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as top diplomats from the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, were also present to welcome the distinguished guest, a statement issued by the DPM’s Office said.
In a vibrant cultural gesture, a group of children dressed in traditional Pakistani attire greeted Minister Wang with flowers, symbolising the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations.
During a joint press conference, Dar said that the two sides had held a productive discussion covering all dimensions of bilateral ties, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
He added that Pakistan is determined to advance CPEC’s second phase, enhance people-to-people exchanges, and deepen cooperation, adding that the two countries enjoyed consensus on all major matters.
Dar further said Islamabad valued China’s role in safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty and stressed that both nations were committed to working together for regional peace, stability and prosperity. He also added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to Beijing had been part of the discussions.
Wang Yi said that the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China was continuing to strengthen. He underlined that detailed discussions had been held on CPEC’s second phase, reiterating that China regarded Pakistan as a trusted ally. He stressed that regional peace and stability were shared objectives for both countries.
During the visit, the two sides will discuss the entire gamut of bilateral relations. The dialogue serves as a key platform for both countries to review bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and global issues of mutual interest.
The strategic dialogue will be co-chaired by Wang Yi and Ishaq Dar, further reflecting the close coordination between the two countries.
According to an earlier Foreign Ministry statement, the visit forms part of regular high-level exchanges aimed at further strengthening the “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” between Pakistan and China.
The dialogue will reaffirm mutual support on each other’s core interests, enhance economic and trade cooperation, and underline both countries’ commitment to regional peace, development, and stability.
According to The News, Wang Yi’s engagements will include meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with a focus on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) progress, economic collaboration, regional security, and defence ties.
The Chinese foreign minister is also expected to meet Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi.
This is Wang Yi’s first visit to Pakistan since India’s cross-border aggression in May last year and comes weeks after his meeting with Field Marshal Munir in Beijing, a development seen as reinforcing the “ironclad” relationship between Islamabad and Beijing.
— With additional input from Radio Pakistan
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Jessica Simpson turns to Kris Jenner for THIS before her return to small screen

Jessica Simpson is reportedly asking Kris Jenner for help, as she has decided to return to the small screen.
An insider told Radar Online that the 45-year-old actress and singer, who touched the height of fame with her first husband. Nick Lachey, on Newlyweds, is eager to relive her past, particularly the days she spent on her reality show.
The source said, “Jessica loved what came along with being in a groundbreaking reality TV smash.”
“The magazine covers, the movie roles, the endorsement deals,” the insider added.
It is also being reported that Jessica has knocked at the door of the Kardashians’ matriarch, Kris, for insights on restarting her career after a break.
As per the source, “There would be no Kardashians reality franchise without Jessica blazing the trail with her early-2000s hit.”
The insider went on to note that The Dukes of Hazzard actress is seemingly working on her relationship with ex-husband Eric Johnson, as they were seen enjoying each other’s company at her sister Ashlee Simpson’s Las Vegas residency in August of this year.
Jessica, who tied the knot with Eric in 2014, welcomed three children with him, Maxwell, Ace, and Birdie, and parted ways in January 2025, calls him a part of her “happy family.”
“This is a classic Kris Jenner move. Keep the boys around and keep the family drama going,” the insider quipped.
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Psychic predicts major problem in King Charles, Camilla’s marriage

A celebrity psychic has predicted there may be a problem in King Charles and Queen Camilla’s marriage.
The astrologer has also disclosed the ’cause for concerns’ in King Charles marriage to Camilla, adding it was also in the monarch’s relationship with former wife Princess Diana.
Speaking to Cheat Sheet, Inbaal Honigman said the one thing about their compatibility which may be ‘cause for concern’, is that they both share a rising sign.
“In many cases, having the same rising sign could indicate a couple who have a lot in common, but since both these royals have proud Leo as their ascendant, this could create a clash,” the expert said and added, “Leos like being center stage, and struggle to share the limelight.”
Inbaal went on saying the two partners with Leo rising will therefore sometimes “argue over who’s right.”
The report further says one of the problems in Charles and Diana’s relationship was that the king was never comfortable with how all the focus and attention was always on Prince William and Harry’s mother and not him.
And Camilla is fully aware of that, it added.
However, body language expert Darren Stanton believes King Charles and Queen Camilla have an unbreakable bond, noting, “The strength of Charles and Camilla’s relationship is unmistakable.”
“While Charles often commands attention in public, it’s Camilla who remains his anchor,” he added.
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Constitutional matters to be only heard by CB, says Justice Mazhar

- “Full court” term is not mentioned in Article 191-A: Justice Mazhar.
- Adds CJ has “no authority” in full court-related matters anymore.
- Specific judges cannot be included in full court: Justice Mandokhail
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar on Monday remarked that constitutional matters “will only be heard by the constitutional bench”.
Justice Mazhar passed these remarks as the SC constitutional bench, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din, heard several petitions filed against the 26th Constitutional Amendment passed by parliament in October 2024.
Other members of the bench include Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Ayesha A Malik, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Musarrat Hilali, Justice Naeem Akhter Afghan, and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan.
“Whether one likes it or not, the term full court is not mentioned in Article 191-A. Constitutional matters will only be heard by the constitutional bench.”
Justice Mazhar added that the petitioners want the chief justice to refer the matter to a full court, adding that, “under Article 191-A, the chief Justice no longer has that authority [to do so].”
Inquiring the counsel representing one of the petitioners, Justice Mazhar remarked that some parties suggested the exclusion of judges from the full court appointed after the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
“The judges you wish to include in the full court are indeed judges but not part of the constitutional bench,” he remarked.
During the hearing, Justice Jamal Mandokhail observed that a full court cannot mean a bench made up of specific judges. “You can only request a full court,” he told Advocate Abid Zuberi.
Justice Mandokhail said that if judges appointed before the 26th Amendment are to be included, some other judges would have to be left out.
Advocate Zuberi clarified that he is not suggesting the removal of any judges from the Supreme Court.
Justice Mandokhail then asked, “If the Judicial Commission declares that all Supreme Court judges are part of the constitutional bench, would you accept that?” To which Advocate Zuberi replied, “Yes, absolutely — we would accept it.”
The proceedings of the case were streamed live as per the earlier decision of the apex court. The court, after hearing the arguments, adjourned the hearing till tomorrow (Tuesday).
It is to be noted here that multiple political parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), as well as various bar associations and former presidents of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), had challenged the amendment back in October 2024.
The tweaks in the constitution, which have since come into effect, require the legislature to pick the chief justice, fixing the top post’s tenure, and forming constitutional benches.
Key points of 26th Amendment
- Chief Justice of Pakistan’s (CJP) tenure fixed at three years.
- Constitutional benches to be established at the SC and high courts.
- Senior-most judge of each bench to serve as presiding officer.
- Parliamentary committee to nominate new CJP from panel of three most senior judges.
- Committee to propose name to PM, who will then forward it to president for final approval.
- JCP, led by CJP and three others, responsible for appointment of SC judges.
- JCP to monitor judges’ performance, report any concerns to Supreme Judicial Council.
- Complete eradication of Riba (interest) from country by January 1, 2028.
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