Sino-Pakistani Collaboration Establishes Traditional Chinese Medicine Center in Islamabad to Enhance Healthcare Integration
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was finalized last week in Zhengzhou, China, to launch a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic in Islamabad, marking a pivotal effort to incorporate TCM methodologies into Pakistan’s contemporary healthcare framework. The facility will specialize in treating chronic and stress-induced ailments such as coronary artery disease, thyroid and breast nodules, vertigo, […]
China and Pakistan Forge Partnership in Space Exploration with Joint Astronaut Training Program
China will train and prepare two Pakistani astronauts for future space missions under a collaborative initiative announced by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). One of the candidates is slated to serve as a payload specialist aboard a forthcoming mission to China’s Tiangong space station, conducting experiments developed by Pakistani researchers. During a press conference […]
China and Pakistan Strengthen Agricultural Ties with New CPEC Projects and Collaborative Frameworks
The fourth session of the China-Pakistan Joint Working Group on Agriculture convened in Beijing, marking a milestone in bilateral cooperation. Co-chaired by senior representatives from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs’ Department of International Cooperation and Pakistan’s Federal Secretary of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the gathering assessed advancements in initial […]
2025 SCO Film Festival in Chongqing to Spotlight Cultural Exchange and Pakistani Cinema
The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) National Film Festival will convene in Yongchuan, Chongqing, from June 23 to 27, fostering cultural collaboration among member nations, with a special emphasis on showcasing Pakistani cinema. The event, formally announced during a press conference, returns to China after a seven-year hiatus and aligns with dual milestones: the 130th […]
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 […]