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President Asif Ali Zardari visited the hometown of China's founding Chairman, Mao Zedong, in Shaoshan during his official visit to the country.

The president laid a wreath at the statue of Chairman Mao at Statue Square and paid tribute to the Chinese revolutionary leader.

During his visit, he was briefed on the life and struggle of Chairman Mao Zedong, his early years in Shaoshan and the influences that shaped his political thought.

President Zardari paid tribute to Chairman Mao’s role in China’s historical transformation and acknowledged his contribution to the country’s struggle, unity and development.

The Parachinar Airport in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been reactivated and made operational after a prolonged period of inactivity, state-owned media reported.

The airport has reopened through the efforts of the Pakistan Army, the Frontier Works Organization (FWO), and the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). Officials said the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Parachinar Airport mark an important step toward restoring air transport in the region.

Following the airport’s upgradation, Pakistan Army Aviation conducted successful operational landing and takeoff trials. A total of six landing and takeoff trials were completed to assess the quality of construction, runway functionality, and overall operational readiness. The airport runways were declared to meet professional standards and high safety requirements.