
Speaking Urdu in Xinjiang: A Cultural Encounter
A report details a cultural experience of speaking Urdu in China's Xinjiang region, including a visit to the Xianghe community in Urumqi.
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A report details a cultural experience of speaking Urdu in China's Xinjiang region, including a visit to the Xianghe community in Urumqi.

China's envoy is actively working to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistani circles expressing hope for Beijing's efforts after bilateral attempts failed.

Diplomatic talks held in Urumqi have offered a glimmer of détente between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Beijing highlighting terrorism as a key strain in their neighbourly relations.

Representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan held their first major diplomatic engagement since late February in Urumqi, China, with China acting as the facilitator.
The traditional Shehuo festivities are being celebrated in Urumqi, bringing vibrant folk culture and performances to life for residents and visitors.

A court in Urumqi, China, ruled that three individuals were liable for the death of a friend who died following an all-night drinking and mahjong session, sparking widespread online debate about social responsibility.
The vibrant Shehuo festivities are currently underway in Urumqi, bringing traditional folk culture to life through various performances and celebrations.
During China-brokered talks in Urumqi, Pakistan formally demanded that Afghanistan's Taliban administration declare the TTP a terrorist group, dismantle its infrastructure, and provide verifiable proof of action to ease border tensions.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in Chinese-mediated negotiations in Urumqi, aiming to resolve their ongoing conflict, with discussions focusing on a ceasefire and border issues. This marks the worst conflict between the two nations since 2021.

China, in collaboration with Central Asian countries, has initiated the five-satellite Tianwu Constellation project, a joint effort for disaster monitoring under a technology pact signed at the Urumqi expo.

Discussions from Urumqi highlight that rising militancy is transforming Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions from a bilateral issue into a broader regional concern.

During talks in Urumqi, Pakistan presented three key demands to Kabul, urging them to declare the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) a terrorist organization. Pakistan also demanded that Kabul dismantle the group and provide proof of these actions.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in China-brokered discussions in Urumqi aimed at resolving a months-long conflict, with Pakistan emphasizing its core demand for decisive action against terrorist outfits, as China hosts exploratory talks to ease tensions between the neighbors.