China Expands Security Reach in Central Asia. Counterterrorism and Beijing’s “One Belt One Road” Initiative
China is taking steps to protect its economic interest and political influence in the Central Asia. On Mar.1, Beijing proposed a joint counter terrorism mechanism with Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan as a project to boost regional security. This initiative is clear signal that China is seeking to become more involved in security issues beyond its […]
World Bank endorses Belt and Road
ENVISAGING greater connectivity and cooperation amongst Eurasia, ‘One Belt One Road Initiative’ put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 to revive the old silk route, is being endorsed on regular basis by different quarters including world leaders, economists and experts because of the immense opportunities offered by the multi-billion dollar project for economic […]
CPEC will be a game changer for region: CM Shahbaz
Islamabad: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif says China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will be a game changer for the region. The Chief Minister was speaking at a ceremony held in connection with the opening of fifth Pakistan-China Business Forum in Lahore today. About seven hundred delegates from China are participating in the forum where products pertaining to […]
‘Complete harmony on CPEC project’
Islamabad: Calling it a “game-changer”, Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said all the reservations regarding the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had been dealt with. “All the political parties and leaders from the western routes are on the same page. There is complete harmony on this project,” the minister said. He was […]
CPEC’s road links: Senate committee demands clear plan of western route
Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Communications on Friday directed the Ministry of Communication to present a detailed report regarding the road plan of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project; especially the western route in the next meeting. Chairing the meeting, Member of Senate Advocate Muhammad Daud Khan Achackzai said that since there exists a […]
INTERVIEW: CPEC needs ‘strategic consensus’ between Pakistani leaders –Li Jun, Assistant Minister for IDCPC Central Committee
Mian Abrar China’s largest project overseas Recently, China has expanded its diplomatic engagement with Pakistan – in the backdrop of breakneck cooperation regarding CPEC, of course. Along with economic/financial and diplomatic interaction, the two countries are also coming together politically in unprecedented ways. The assistant minister for Central Committee of the International Department of the […]
Turkmenistan invited to join CPEC to boost its external trade
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce, Khurram Dastgir Khan Thursday invited Turkmenistan to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and promote its external trade through Arabian Sea by utilizing the Pakistan’s southern port of Gwadar. “The port of Gwadar can prove very beneficial for all the Central Asian Countries, including Turkmenistan to promote their trade through […]
Pakistan-China Business Forum to be held in Lahore on March 19
Lahore: The four day 5th Pakistan-China Business Forum to be held from March 19 in Lahore to have more than 700 Chinese businessmen participating in the business forum, whereas a large number of Chinese investors have reached Lahore. The products of Chinese manufacturers have reached the Expo Centre for display in the exhibition and stalls […]
‘Initiatives like CPEC to change Pakistan’s fate’
Lahore: Former ambassador to China and envoy at United Nations Muhammad Masood Khan said the fate Pakistan was rapidly changing due to new initiatives taken by the government like Pakistan China Economic Corridor (CPEC), which would bring prosperity in the region, benefiting all stakeholders. He was delivering a lecture on the topic of ‘Science, Technology […]
CPEC true manifestation of Pak-China friendship: Jhagra
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Eng. Iqbal zafar Jhagra has said Pakistan and China were bound together in strong ties and the people of both countries had stood by each other in the moments of successes and trials. He said Pakistan and China are ‘Iron Brothers’ cooperating closely in all fields with the aim to […]