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 […]
Gwadar’s Pak-China Friendship Hospital Marks One Year of Free Modern Healthcare
The China-assisted Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar has completed its first year of operations, offering modern healthcare services free of charge to over 1,300 patients daily. As the only facility of its kind within a 500-kilometer radius, the hospital has dramatically transformed healthcare access in the region. To commemorate the one-year milestone on May 2, […]
MoU Signed to Power Gwadar’s 1.2 MGD Desalination Plant
A key step toward resolving Gwadar’s longstanding water scarcity issues was taken on May 1 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply electricity to the 1.2 million gallons per day (MGD) desalination plant. The agreement, finalized at Naval Headquarters, brings together the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), Pakistan Navy, China Overseas Ports […]
PM Shehbaz Announces $700 Million Foreign Investment in Pakistan’s IT Sector
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday celebrated a significant influx of foreign investment, with approximately $700 million in new pledges for Pakistan’s information technology sector. He urged global partners to continue supporting the nation’s digital transformation as Pakistan positions itself to lead the global digital economy. Speaking at the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI-2025) conference, […]
Pakistan Hosts EV Procurement Conference at Shanghai Auto Show
The Consulate General of Pakistan in Shanghai hosted a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Procurement Conference in conjunction with the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, drawing participation from around 60 leading Chinese EV manufacturers, including BYD, Geely, and Skyworth, according to Gwadar Pro. Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan, who led the delegation, praised the event […]