CPEC’s impact on Pakistan’s social, economic outlook
By Furqan Rao Though terrorism has been affecting Pakistan since last two decades, one thing that might have even worse consequences for the national development are racial, ethnic and regional biases. Some immature politicians are adding to the fuel as they are giving an ethnic colour to every issue, most of the time illogically, just […]
CPEC to be beneficial for all Central Asian States: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), developed with the help of China, would be beneficial for all the Central Asian States, including Kazakhastan. He was talking to First Deputy Defence Minister / Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Republic of Khazakhstan, Colonel General Zhasuzakov […]
‘CPEC to make Pakistan attractive business destination
Lahore: German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would make Pakistan an attractive business destination for the whole world. She expressed these views while talking to the Senior Vice President, Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Almas Hyder and Vice President Nasir Saeed here at the Lahore Chamber of […]
CPEC attracts Austrian investment in Pakistan
Karachi: The embassy of Austria and its consulates in Pakistan explored investment opportunities for Austrian companies linked to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). “We are exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan for our companies,” said Ambassador of Austria to Pakistan Dr Brigitta Blaha on Monday during an interactive session at Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA). […]
To protect Chinese investment, Pakistan military leaves little to chance
Reuters: A heavy police presence, guarded convoys, new checkpoints and troop reinforcements have turned parts of the southern port city of Gwadar into a fortress, as Pakistan’s powerful military seeks to protect billions of dollars of Chinese investment. Securing the planned $46 billion economic corridor of roads, railways and pipelines from northwest China to Pakistan’s […]
Federal Govt is making CPEC controversial: PPP leader
Mardan: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) provincial president Senator Khanzada Khan on Sunday criticised the federal government after accusing it of making the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project controversial. “Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has confused the people about the project,” he told reporters here. He said the federal government did not […]
Balochistan takes lead in CPEC
By K.Iqbal While there is enough attraction for the international players, regarding the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the uphill task has been to save it from the internal and external spoilers. The credit goes to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, where so far he has been able to do this job well. Most of the […]
Governor says CPEC a game-changer for Hazara
Abbottabad: Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan on Saturday said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would not only boost economic growth in the entire region, but would also open new horizons of development in Hazara. A handout said that he was addressing a gathering after planting a sapling in connection with the billion tree tsunami […]
Sindh Tarakki Pasand Party supports CPEC
Islamabad: Chairman Sindh Tarakki Pasand Party, Dr Qadir Magsi has said that he was supporting China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which would be beneficial for the economy of whole the country. He said this while addressing press conference held here on Friday. Federal government should share benefits of CPEC with people of Sindh as they could […]
Special troops to keep China-Pakistan corridor safe
Beijing: Islamabad is going to set up a special force of approximately 10,000 troops to protect Chinese people and enterprises along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a media report said on Friday. Visiting Pakistani diplomat Syed Tariq Fatemi on Wednesday revealed the establishment of the force in reply to Beijing`s security concerns over the increasing number […]