Faisalabad Police Tighten Security for Chinese Nationals Amid Industrial Growth
In a bid to bolster the safety of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan, Faisalabad City Police Officer (CPO) Sahibzada Bilal Umar has directed enhanced security measures in key industrial zones, particularly within the Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development & Management Company (FIEDMC) area, where several Chinese-led projects are active. During a high-level security meeting held at […]
Govt Approves Rs. 200 Million for Gwadar Smart Sanitation and Waste Management Project
Under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, the government of Pakistan has allocated Rs. 200 million for the first phase of the Gwadar Smart Environment Sanitation System and Landfill Project. Approved under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and endorsed by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP), the project aims to lay the foundation for […]
Pakistan, China Strengthen Academic and Technological Ties Under BRI Framework
In a major boost to Pakistan-China academic and technological ties, two prominent Pakistani universities—National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and the University of Sargodha (UoS)—hosted high-level Chinese delegations this week. The engagements focused on advancing green innovation, clean energy, and vocational training under the broader framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), according […]
Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project Achieves Major Excavation Milestone
Pakistan’s flagship Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of powerhouse main slope excavation and associated support works. This crucial advancement now clears the path for the commencement of full-scale construction of the concrete powerhouse structure, a central component of the hydropower project. According to Gwadar Pro, the excavation […]
China, Pakistan Ink MoU to Develop 150 MW Wind Energy Projects
Chinese and Pakistani firms have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop 150 megawatts of wind energy projects, Gwadar Pro reported Tuesday. The agreement was signed between Pakistan’s Reon Energy Ltd. and China’s SANY Renewable Energy Ltd., marking a strategic partnership to boost renewable energy deployment in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors […]
Airblue Launches Direct Karachi-Skardu Flight to Boost Northern Tourism
In a major step toward promoting domestic tourism, Airblue has launched a direct flight connecting Karachi with Skardu, one of Pakistan’s most picturesque yet underexplored destinations. The inaugural flight took off on Saturday from Karachi Airport, marking a milestone in efforts to enhance regional connectivity and support the tourism-driven economy of northern Pakistan. Skardu, nestled […]
Pak-China Border Trade Zone Agreement Set to Enhance Northern Exports
The Pak-China Border Trade Zone in Tashkurgan has reached a new agreement with traders from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) to enhance Chinese investment and expand exports from northern Pakistan to China. Raja Mir Nawaz Mir, President of the Ghizer Chamber of Commerce and Industry, confirmed the development in an interview with Gwadar Pro. In April, a delegation […]
Pakistan-China Industrial Entrepreneur Bridge Launched to Boost Bilateral Business Ties
In a major step toward enhancing industrial and economic cooperation between Pakistan and China, Precise Development (Hong Kong) Limited and the University of Lahore (UOL) have jointly launched the Pakistan-China Industrial Entrepreneur Bridge. The initiative aims to facilitate deeper collaboration between business communities in both countries and accelerate mutual economic growth, Gwadar Pro reported on […]
Canton Fair 2025: Pakistan Taps Chinese Market for Innovation and Imports
A 14-member trade delegation from the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), led by Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry, is representing Pakistan at the third phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou, running from May 1 to May 5. The participation highlights Pakistan’s drive to deepen economic ties […]
Pakistan’s Foreign Reserves Rise by $9 Million, Says Central Bank
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a $9 million increase in its foreign exchange reserves for the week ending April 25, bringing the total to approximately $10.21 billion. In its weekly statement released on Friday, the SBP noted that net reserves held by commercial banks stood at around $5.04 billion. Combined, Pakistan’s total liquid […]