China’s One Belt, One Road initiative promises to be the biggest generator of Asian mega- projects
By Matt Miller While the Chinese economy has slowed, mega-projects associated with the One Belt, One Road initiative are rolling ahead with no stop sign in sight. In mid-November, China Overseas Port Holding Co. signed a 40-year lease to gain control of more than 900 hectares around the Pakistani port of Gwadar, on the Arabian […]
CPEC Projects in Central Asia to promote economy
Islamabad: Implementation of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), increasing manufacturing and infrastructure projects in the West-Central Asia Zone are strong business indicators that will boost Pakistan’s economy in 2016. Large scale manufacturing output rose to 3.9 per cent in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 from 2.6 per cent in like period of FY-2015. […]
CPEC and smaller provinces
Islamabad: In the atmosphere of suspicion over the implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the prime minister’s consultative meeting, which has led to the setting up of a high-powered 10-member committee, is a prudent move. Apart from the prime minister’s assurance of his personal involvement in the smooth enforcement of the CPEC, it has […]
Asking questions about Chinese interests
Beijing: As a nation, at least there is more or less a broad agreement among Pakistanis about the utility of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). There are areas of disagreement or ambiguity such as the route controversy, locations of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) or the nature of Chinese funding. However, all these matters are expected […]
NLC should formulate 5-year business plan: minister
Islamabad: Federal Minister Planning, Development and Reform Prof Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that National Logistic Cell (NLC) should formulate a five-year business plan by setting clear objectives of the organization for transforming it into a leading transportation company of the region. Pakistan is poised to become trade and commerce hub in the region, NLC […]
Balochistan to receive US$ 7 bln through CPEC
Quetta: Balochistan province will be receiving over US $ 7 billion funds of its share from investment pertaining to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). President, Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industries (QCCI), Jamal Khan Tarakai told APP here that Chief Secretary Balochistan, Saifullah Chathha visited QCCI and assured the industrialists and traders that Balochistan would get adequate share […]
CPEC to lead South Asia towards development,cooperation: Mushahid
Islamabad: PML-Q leader, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed Sunday said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would help open new vistas of development and cooperation in the South Asian region. Talking to APP Mushahid said that ‘One Belt One Road’ project would help all countries of the region to develop along with China. “The project reflects a new […]
Sindh to get maximum in CPEC, says Ahsan Iqbal
Lahore: Sindh province is forefront in the race of receiving major portion out of the $46 billion Chinese investment under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), stated Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday. The minister said out of the $46 billion Chinese investment, $11.5 billion was for Sindh, $7.1 billion for Balochistan while […]
“CPEC alone is a huge opportunity to put on the table”
By Farah Zia Andrew Small is a fellow on the German Marshall Fund of the United States’ Asia Program, and the author of The China-Pakistan Axis: Asia’s New Geopolitics. Excerpts from his interview follow: The News on Sunday: How do you look at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the backdrop of China’s plans for […]
CPEC will give impetus to regional trade: Analysts
Eminent analysts say China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will give impetus to regional trade. Participating in Radio Pakistan’s Current Affairs’ programme, Dr Noor Fatima said Pakistan has become a potential destination for foreign investment due to improved security situation in the country. Dr. Manzoor Khan Afridi said government is doing commendable efforts in attracting more and more […]