Looking beyond dynastic politics
The CPEC project is a litmus test for Islamabad to demonstrate whether it will be able to end the alienation of the poor Baloch. Politics in Balochistan transpires largely at two levels. Ranging from individual or family interest to party or regional interest, politics is an investment in the hope of return in the descending […]
CPEC to bring economic revolution in entire region: PM Nawaz
Davos: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will bring an economic revolution in the entire region. Talking to Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Group Bill Winters in Davos, he said his government acknowledges private sector’s contribution to the growth of the national economy. He said foreign exchange reserves are at […]
CPEC will accelerate economic growth: Ebad
Sindh Governor Ishratul Ebad Khan said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would accelerate economic activities in Sindh, particularly in the energy sector and that businessman should avail this opportunity. He was talking to a delegation of Young Entrepreneurs Standing Committee of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) at Governor House . He […]
CPEC projects 1st phase to be completed by 2017-18: Ahsan
Islamabad: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has categorically stated the amount of forty-six billion dollars is an investment which would be used for developing the infrastructure and producing energy. Talking to media in Islamabad, he said thirty-five billion dollars would be utilized for energy, and the rest for developing the infrastructure. He said the China-Pakistan Economic […]
Govt providing all facilities to foreigners, CM tells Chinese delegation
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has said that China is the most reliable friend and always stood with Pakistan and helped it in all respects. He was speaking at the Pakistan-China Business Opportunities Conference jointly organised by the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). A […]
Balochistan leaders say CPEC to strengthen federation
Quetta: Balochistan Minister, spokesman to Chief Minister Balochistan and office-bearers of Quetta Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries, have said that execution of China-Pak Economic Corridor would strengthen federation and brotherhood between federating units. Addressing a ceremony at Quetta Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries here, Balochistan Health Minister and senior leader of […]
CPEC to start benefiting country by end of year: Ahsan
Islamabad : Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal said on Wednesday that the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would start benefiting all areas of the country by the end of this year. Talking to the columnists here, he said that mutual consensus from both sides was imperative for the projects […]
China an important partner in Pak economic development: Shehbaz
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday that China was a very important partner in Pakistan Economic Development and Bilateral trade and involvement of Chinese enterprises both in term of technical and financial assistance in several development projects is reflective of our cordial relations based on mutual trust and sincerity. He was speaking […]
China-Pak investment: PML-Q refuses to support changes in CPEC
Peshawar: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid provincial president Intikhab Khan Chamkani has said the party will not support changes in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route. Chamkani made this statement while addressing PML-Q workers at Peshawar Press Club on Monday. The party will hold protests if any such decisions were taken, he said while demanding the federal […]
NUST establishes Chinese Studies Centre
Islamabad :The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has established a Chinese Studies Centre (CSC) at the School of Social Sciences & Humanities. The CSC will serve as Centre of Excellence and will undertake studies in Chinese Society, Strategy, Politics, Language, Economy, Culture, Defense, Diplomacy, Environment and Sciences and Technology. The Centre in particular […]