THE inflow of Urdu books from India has considerably slowed down ever since the postal authorities arbitrarily increased the postal charges manifold a few years ago. Despite an official intention to curb the flow of printed word across the border, some Indian books and periodicals somehow find their way into Pakistan. Similarly, some Pakistani publications do reach India. But these are mostly complimentary copies that Indian writers or editors send to their Pakistani friends by…
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi paid a visit to India on Friday. As a number of media outlets reported, the tour was focused on cooperation over the upcoming G20 and BRICS summits. However, quite a few Indian media started to cover the tour a week ago with the eye-catching headline “China blocked India’s NSG bid, but now wants help on South China Sea.” After negative hype over Sino-Indian ties by Indian media for a long…
Chinese top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng has called on religious figures in Tibet to resist the influence of foreign forces, to ensure stability in the autonomous region. Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, was in Qamdo, Tibet on Friday and Saturday, where he visited businesses, hospitals, and lamaseries. At Galden Jampaling Monastery, Yu urged religious figures in Tibet to carry forward their patriotic traditions and guide their followers…