CPEC will give impetus to regional trade: Analysts
Eminent analysts say China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will give impetus to regional trade. Participating in Radio Pakistan’s Current Affairs’ programme, Dr Noor Fatima said Pakistan has become a potential destination for foreign investment due to improved security situation in the country. Dr. Manzoor Khan Afridi said government is doing commendable efforts in attracting more and more […]
Looking beyond dynastic politics
The CPEC project is a litmus test for Islamabad to demonstrate whether it will be able to end the alienation of the poor Baloch. Politics in Balochistan transpires largely at two levels. Ranging from individual or family interest to party or regional interest, politics is an investment in the hope of return in the descending […]
CPEC and Gilgit–Baltistan
By Ejaz Karim Some are calling the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the China-Punjab Economic Corridor, while some are seeing it as a game-changer for the entire region. Every province is striving within and outside the parliament to become a major beneficiary or at least a beneficiary of the project, except Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), which is […]
Another APC by Nawaz to debunk ‘unfounded objections’ on CPEC
Ruffled by the insane and pointless controversy teed off by some elements, disgruntled by their own performance, over the historic China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC), Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is mulling over convening another All Parties Conference (APC) to put to rest their misconceptions and misunderstandings. In the meantime, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Pervez Khattak has […]
Making CPEC controversial
By Malik Muhammad Ashraf Notwithstanding the fact that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor is a nationally owned mega-development initiative regarded as a game changer for Pakistan and the region and an epitome of an eternal friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries, some political elements are trying to make it controversial. First the ANP […]
Stirring the CPEC pot
ONCE again KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak and his high command are up in arms against the manner in which the government is seen to be implementing the CPEC projects. Less than two months ago, he was already threatening “massive agitations” against these as well as a halt to all land acquisition under way in […]
Economic corridor: guarantees could pose fiscal risks: World Bank
By Tahir Amin Islamabad: Stronger growth and investment in Pakistan predicated on implementation of reforms to strengthen the business climate, an improvement in the security situation, implementation of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and an associated easing in energy constraints are projected for Pakistan in a World Bank report titled “Global Economic Prospects (GEP) […]
Language as an economics tool
By Mehvish Riaz MASTERING a variety of languages can be a distinguishing mark of an individual in this era of competition, multiculturalism, diversity and globalisation. Foreign trade, job opportunities, tourism, political dialogue and access to literature and technology need expression and we need not rely solely on our national language along with a mother tongue. […]
Framework of engagement
By Muhammad Amir Rana China cannot afford a neighbourhood in chaos because that would greatly affect its geo-economic engagements and priorities in the region. China is also worried that if any of its neighbours is caught in turmoil, it could become China’s strategic, political and economic liability. Apparently, this is a major factor behind China’s […]
CPEC and doubts over development
By Naila Tasneem Augmenting trade and economic cooperation with China is highly desirable as China has not only experienced remarkable growth progress in the past few decades but has also made incredible progress in poverty alleviation. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is seeking to invest billions of dollars on infrastructure, energy projects, transport, special economic […]