Pakistan, China Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen CPEC and Strategic Ties
ISLAMABAD; Pakistan and China on Wednesday reaffirmed their dedication to advancing bilateral cooperation, with particular focus on the high-quality development of the upgraded China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and strengthening the all-weather strategic partnership between the two countries. The reaffirmation came during meetings held on the sidelines of the 6th Strategic Dialogue, attended by top officials […]
Pakistan Urges Kabul to Act Against TTP, BLA as Trilateral Dialogue Concludes in Kabul
KABUL/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has voiced strong concern over a spike in terrorist attacks originating from Afghan soil, pressing Kabul to take verifiable action against groups such as the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)/Majeed Brigade. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raised the issue during a bilateral meeting with Afghanistan’s Acting […]
Dar, Wang Yi Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Pakistan–China Ties
ISLAMABAD; Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday described his talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as “fruitful,” saying the two sides had engaged in substantive discussions across a wide range of issues of mutual interest. Addressing a joint press conference in Islamabad, Dar and Wang reiterated their resolve to strengthen […]
China Offers Mining Investment, Backs Afghanistan’s Stability Under Belt and Road Plan
Kabul/Beijing; China has expressed interest in launching mining projects in Afghanistan and formally integrating Kabul into its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the sweeping infrastructure program that forms the cornerstone of President Xi Jinping’s strategy to expand Beijing’s global reach. The development was confirmed by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. Chinese Foreign Minister […]