Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Chinese Investments, Focus Shifts to CPEC Phase-II
ISLAMABAD; Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, presided over a key session of the Cabinet Committee on Chinese Investment Projects in Islamabad, aimed at reviewing the status and challenges surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). CPEC, a flagship initiative under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), was launched in 2015 […]
Pakistan’s NUST and China’s Nankai University Formalize Academic and Research Alliance
Pakistan’s National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and China’s Nankai University (NKU) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation across education, research, and innovation sectors. The agreement was formalized during an official visit by NUST Rector Lieutenant General Muhammad Zahid Latif (Retd) to NKU, where he signed the document alongside […]
Pakistan Officials Hail SCO Summit as Milestone for Regional Unity and Cooperation
Pakistani authorities and analysts have expressed strong approval of the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Conference convened in Tianjin, China. They characterized the event as a pivotal juncture for enhancing regional solidarity, fostering dialogue, and advancing multilateral collaboration. This forum is regarded as an essential mechanism for mitigating tensions, promoting diplomatic engagement, and […]
Pakistani Scholar Honored for Digital Economy Research at Prestigious Beijing Forum
Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director of the Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF), was awarded the “Best Paper Presentation Award” at the 4th Tsinghua Area Studies Forum. The forum convened at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, from July 2nd to 4th. Akram’s research, focusing on leveraging digital economy potential for inclusive […]
## New Road Infrastructure Completed for Chinese-Backed Textile SEZ Near Lahore Significant road infrastructure has been finalized to connect Lahore’s border area to Kasur, specifically facilitating a new “Special Economic Zone” (SEZ) designated for a textile park. This park is owned by the Chinese garment manufacturer Challenge Fashion (Pvt) Ltd. A key 4.2-kilometer road now […]
Pakistan-China Military Ties Celebrated at PLA Anniversary Reception
An eminent commemorative reception was held on Tuesday to mark the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), served as the chief guest. The event was hosted by Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong and Defence Attaché […]
University of Gwadar and Sun Yat-sen University Forge Academic Alliance with Focus on Coastal Research
In a significant academic partnership, the University of Gwadar (UG) and the School of International Relations at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in China have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster collaborative research and academic exchanges. This agreement specifically prioritizes joint initiatives in Area Studies and the Coastal Belt Research Program. The MoU, formally […]
Pakistani Scholar Secures Prestigious Award at Chinese Marine Science Forum
Aidah Baloch, a doctoral candidate from Gwadar currently pursuing studies at the Ocean University of China, brought honor to Pakistan by receiving the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at the 2025 Summer School on Climate Change and Ocean Health hosted by Xiamen University. The event featured competitive sessions where emerging researchers showcased innovative work in areas […]
## China-Funded Desalination Plant to Alleviate Gwadar’s Acute Water Shortage Gwadar residents are facing severe drinking water shortages following the depletion of key reservoirs. In response, the newly operational China-funded 1.2 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) seawater desalination plant is poised to deliver 7 to 8 million gallons of potable water daily to the city’s […]
Pakistan-China Academic Partnership Advances Lithium Battery Research Hub
In a pivotal move fostering international scientific cooperation, the University of Sargodha (UoS) in Pakistan and Zaozhuang School of Technology (ZST) in China formalized a memorandum of understanding to inaugurate a Joint Research Centre dedicated to lithium battery technologies at UoS. The initiative underscores both institutions’ commitment to addressing global clean energy and sustainable mobility […]