The following are major news items in leading Pakistani English newspapers on Tuesday.
Dawn:
Pakistan on Monday acknowledged a "positive and constructive role of China in Pakistan-India relations" and said China had been supportive of initiatives taken by Islamabad for restoring peace and security in the region.
The News:
The visit of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, who will be accompanied by a 70-member delegation including ministers, high-ranking dignitaries, senior officials and businessmen, will usher in a new high given the multi-faceted dimension of its historic relationship with Pakistan.
The Nation:
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will arrive here today on an official visit to Pakistan to further promote friendly and time-tested relations between the two states.
(Xinhua News Agency April 5, 2005)
