Pakistan Honors Chinese Visionaries with Prestigious Civilian Awards for Advancing Bilateral Ties

At a dignified ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi conferred two high civilian honors on eminent Chinese leaders in recognition of their transformative roles in strengthening Pakistan-China relations. Acting on behalf of the President of Pakistan, Ambassador Hashmi awarded the *Hilal-i-Quaid-i-Azam* to Fu Zhiheng, President of the China Great […]

Surging Chinese Participation at Lahore Expo Highlights Deepening Economic Ties with Pakistan

A historic surge in Chinese corporate engagement marked the 4th International Health, Engineering, and Minerals Exhibition (HEMS) in Lahore, underscoring the accelerating economic collaboration between China and Pakistan. Per the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, over 200 Chinese enterprises attended this year’s event—doubling the 2024 figure—solidifying China’s position as the largest foreign delegation. The Embassy […]

New Vocational Partnership Aims to Tackle Youth Unemployment Across Belt and Road Nations

A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was finalized today to enhance workforce development and technical education cooperation among Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) member states. The agreement, signed by Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), and Duan Xiaofei, General Manager of CIIC International Education Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., […]

First Biosimilar Insulin Glargine Approved in Pakistan to Address Diabetes Crisis

Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals has secured the inaugural biosimilar approval for its insulin glargine cartridge from Pakistan’s Drug Regulatory Authority (DRAP), marking a pivotal step toward expanding access to advanced diabetes treatments nationwide. Reports indicate this authorization could significantly improve the availability of glucose-lowering therapies in a country grappling with one of the world’s highest […]

Decade of Strategic Partnership: China and Pakistan Reflect on Shared Vision for the Future

A high-level symposium marking the 10th anniversary of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s pivotal 2015 visit to Pakistan was convened in Islamabad on Monday. Titled “Forging a China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future,” the event was co-hosted by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy. Attendees included Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, Pakistani […]

Pakistan’s Salt Exports to China Surge by 40% in Early 2025, Bolstered by CPEC Collaboration

Pakistan’s salt exports to China surged by 40% year-on-year during the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC). Between January and March 2025, Pakistan shipped over 13.64 million kilograms of salt to China, generating $1.83 million in revenue—a notable rise from $1.30 million recorded during the same […]

China-Pakistan Partnership Milestone: Symposium Marks Decade of Strategic Collaboration

The Chinese Embassy will host a symposium titled *”Jointly Building the China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future”* in Islamabad on Monday, commemorating the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s landmark visit to Pakistan in April 2015. Reflecting on the occasion, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong highlighted the enduring significance of the visit, which established the world’s […]

Pakistani Agricultural Trainees Begin Advanced Training in China as Part of Bilateral Capacity-Building Initiative

The inaugural group of 300 young agricultural professionals selected for Pakistan’s government-sponsored training program in China arrived in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, this week. These participants will undertake a three-month intensive course at Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) and Yangling Vocational and Technical College, renowned institutions specializing in agricultural innovation, climate-resilient farming, and advanced agro-technology. […]

Gwadar Enhances Healthcare with New Dermatology Wing at China-Backed Hospital, Additional Specialties Planned

The Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) has inaugurated a specialized dermatology department at the Pak-China Friendship Hospital, a facility established with Chinese support. GDA Director General Saif Ullah Khaitaran formally unveiled the department during a ceremony attended by local officials, medical professionals, and residents. The new unit features skin specialists skilled in genetics, immunology, melanoma, pediatric […]

Chinese Analysts Criticize Indian Commerce Minister’s Remarks on US Tariffs and WTO Critique

Chinese scholars have strongly criticized recent statements by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, who described U.S.-imposed reciprocal tariffs as an “opportunity of a lifetime” while attributing global economic instability to China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2000. Analysts argue that India’s concessions to Washington may invite further demands to address the U.S.-India […]