Tag: CPEC

Pakistan goes against the grain with coal power spree

THAR: In Pakistan´s bleak Thar desert, the roar of trucks is constant at a massive Chinese-backed coal power project the government sees as an...

CPEC to help south Punjab become foreign investment hub: Gardezi

--Punjab development minister terms south Punjab as ‘most attractive FDI destination’ amid shifting focus towards agriculture projects --'Unskilled Pakistani youth to be trained under Chinese...

China hints at Afghanistan’s inclusion to CPEC, Belt & Road Initiative

--Beijing sees Kabul as a 'natural partner' of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor --Panelists discuss way forward on regional peace, development at 4th Trilateral Dialogue between China, Pakistan...

First CPEC passenger bus leaves for Kashgar from Lahore

LAHORE: The first China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) passenger bus service was launched late Monday night on the route between Lahore and Kashgar. It was reported that “the...

Govt committed to making Pakistan conducive market for investments, says PM

--Imran Khan lauds Chinese President Xi Jinping’s statement that China would never shut its doors on Pakistan --Says govt’s core objective is to establish a system...

PM soon to announce steps for poverty alleviation: Naeem

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeemul Haq Sunday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan would soon announce revolutionary steps for poverty...

Seeking help from allies to reduce IMF dependence: Farrukh Saleem

ISLAMABAD: The government’s Spokesperson on Economy and Energy Affairs Dr Farrukh Saleem has said visiting friendly countries for financial assistance was a better option than...

China agrees to bailout Pakistan

--Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese premier Li Keqiang agree to 'firmly move forward' on infrastructure projects in Pakistan --Vice FM says China will provide Pakistan...

China will not let Pakistan down

Imran Khan tells Xi his party inherited a ‘very difficult economic situation’, came to learn from China Chinese president assures to work with...

Pakistan rejects India’s protest on CPEC Bus Service

Pakistan on Thursday rejected the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) purported protest and statement regarding bus service through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A private...

Future of Pakistan’s aviation industry discussed

ISLAMABAD: Under the auspices of Pakistan Air Force (PAF), an international seminar titled "Pakistan: The Future Regional Aviation Hub" was held at the Air Headquarters...

Pakistan is proud of its unique friendship with China: NA speaker

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing called on National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser at Parliament House on Wednesday. Federal secretary planning, secretary P&D along other...

Pakistan, China ‘all-weather strategic cooperative partners,’ says FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Pakistan and China are "all-weather strategic cooperative partners". Qureshi made the comments while chairing a preparatory...

PM Khan’s visit to open new chapter of bilateral relations: China

BEIJING: While announcing Prime Minister Imran Khan’s official visit to China starting from November 2, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday that the upcoming...

CPEC projects will be completed on priority basis: PTI MNA

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Nusrat Wahid on Monday said that Saudi Arabian assistance would improve the economic condition of Pakistan. “This will also increase...

Air University to organise CPEC Career Summit

ISLAMABAD: Air University has announced to organise CPEC Career Summit on Thursday, 15th November at Main Campus, Islamabad, with the collaboration of industry partners, including...

China hopes PM Imran’s visit will strengthen Sino-Pak ties

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying announced the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to the Chinese capital and expressed hope that...