A delegation of DEEPAL Automobile Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Changan Auto led by Mr. Hong Wu, General Manager of Global Markets met with the Consul General, Mr. Tanvir A. Bhatti, and gave a detailed briefing on Changan’s existing investments in Pakistan, ongoing performance of the company’s products, and future goals. Additionally, Mr. Hong also introduced one of the latest company cars, the Deepal S09. With its blend of sophisticated design, and cutting edge technology, Mr. Hong was confident that the S09 would be a big seller in Pakistan.Consul General Bhatti, thanked Mr. Hong, and his team, for the detailed briefing, and Deepal’s continued trust in the Pakistani market. Mr. Bhatti also highlighted Pakistan’s future plans on the promotion of electric vehicles in pursuing the country’s sustainable green development, and how Chinese companies like Changan, could reap the benefits of existing policies, for win-win cooperation.The two sides agreed to stay in touch and continue to collaborate to find ways of better enhancing mutually beneficial exchanges.Chengdu

Pakistan strongly condemns the continued closure of the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan. Preventing worshippers from offering congregational prayers at one of the most revered mosques in the Valley constitutes a serious violation of religious freedom and fundamental human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.For the seventh consecutive year since India's illegal actions of 5 August 2019, the occupation authorities have sealed the mosque and barred Kashmiri Muslims from gathering for prayers on this spiritually significant day. Such restrictions on religious practice, particularly during the sacred month of Ramzan, are deeply concerningPakistan calls on the international community, including the United Nations and human rights organisations, to take notice of these actions and urge India to ensure the freedom to practicse religion as a fundamental human right in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Director General of the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) and Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Appointed as Secretary General of the D-8 Organization