By ANSAR M BHATTI

ISLAMABAD, APR 22 (DNA) – Ambassador of People’s Republic of China Yao Jing said on Monday the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China shall further intensify relations between the two countries.He said the Pakistani PM will meet with the top Chinese leadership and also leaders of various countries attending the Second Belt and Road Forum to be held in Beijing from April 25 to 27.The Chinese ambassador expressed these views while addressing a crowded press conference at the Chinese embassy.

ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday arrived at Tehran’s Saadabad Palace and was received by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.The premier, on his maiden trip to Islamabad’s south-western neighbour, was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of the Iranian military.PM Imran arrived in Tehran late Sunday after a brief stop-over in Mashhad on the invitation of the Iranian president. The premier and his delegation were received by Iran’s health minister and minister-in-waiting Dr Saeed Namaki.

TEHRAN:  (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reached Saadabad Palace to hold meeting with President Hassan Rouhani.Upon arrival at the Palace, PM Khan was accorded warm welcome and received by Iranian president himself.Matters related to bilateral interests and regional security will come under discussion.The premier, during his two-day- visit will also call on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and meet Pakistani and Iranian business community.

ISLAMABAD: (DNA) –  Deputy Chief of Mission at Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, Lijian Zhao lauded  former Finance minister Asad Umar for his strong moral  principles calling him, “a man of integrity. A man who dares to speak truth.”Lijian Zhao Sunday posted a video clip of the outgoing minister on his Twitter Handle,  and  wrote:   “A man of integrity. A man who dares to speak truth. @Asad_Umar #AsadUmar.

ISLAMABAD, April 21 (DNA): Minister for Kashmir Affairs Ali Amin Gandapur here on Sunday said that Kashmiris’ just and indigenous struggle for self-determination could not be suppressed through Indian brutalities in occupied Kashmir.In a statement, Ali Amin Gandapur strongly condemned the state terrorism of India against Kashmiri people who are struggling for their right to self-determination for the last seven decades.Expressing serious concern over the health of a renowned Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik, the minister said, “India will not succeed in shattering Kashmiris unshakable resolve through inhuman measures.”