China and Pakistan Forge New Alliance in Digital Education with Launch of Silk Road E-Commerce Academy
A landmark agreement to establish the Digital Trade Silk Road Academy was signed in Lahore on Tuesday, marking a significant expansion of technical and vocational education collaboration between China and Pakistan. The partnership unites five institutions: Zhejiang Technical Institute of Economics (Hangzhou), Zhung Lan Trading Company (Lahore), Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), […]
Pakistani Bridal Collections and Artisan Crafts Draw Global Spotlight at China Expo
At the ongoing 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), held from April 13–18, Pakistani bridal jewelry and meticulously carved handicrafts are emerging as standout attractions among 4,100 brands representing 70 countries and regions. Returning for its third consecutive year, Pakistani jewelry brand WINZA is showcasing its acclaimed bridal collections, emphasizing the intersection of heritage […]
Pakistan Emerges as Third-Largest Source of International Students in China Amid Shifting Global Education Trends
China has solidified its position as a leading destination for international education, hosting 492,185 students from 196 countries in the past academic year—a 0.62% increase from the previous year. Among these, Pakistan ranks third globally, with 28,023 students pursuing higher education in Chinese institutions. Official data reveals that approximately 7,034 Pakistani students are currently funded […]
Pakistan Proposes Expanded Clean Energy Partnership with China at ESIE Conference
During a keynote speech at the 13th Energy Storage International Conference & Expo (ESIE) in Beijing, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, urged enhanced collaboration in clean energy initiatives between China and Pakistan, emphasizing energy storage systems, smart grid modernization, and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The conference, organized by the China Energy […]
Sialkot Surgical Sector Shines at Major Global Medical Expo in Shanghai
The 91st China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) highlighted Pakistan’s surgical instrument industry as a standout participant, with 15 prominent Sialkot-based manufacturers drawing significant attention at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center from April 8–11. Amid nearly 5,000 exhibitors from 30 countries and over 300,000 medical experts in attendance, the Pakistan Pavilion reinforced its […]
Sino-Pak Agricultural Partnership Advances with High-Yield Canola Initiative Under CPEC Framework
Zhou Xusheng, Business Head of Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Seed Company Limited in Pakistan, urged local farmers to adopt the high-yield canola hybrid HC-021C, developed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), to reduce the nation’s reliance on imported edible oil. Addressing farmers during a technical training session in Bhakkar’s Piplan region, Zhou emphasized, “This innovative variety […]
Karachi Super Mini Truck Plant: A New Era for Pakistan-China Cooperation
In a significant step toward industrial growth and technology transfer, the Government of Sindh has announced the launch of a Super Mini Truck assembly plant in Karachi, in collaboration with Chinese investors. The announcement was made by Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon during the unveiling ceremony of the Super Mini Truck in Bozhou, China. […]
Pakistani Food Exporters Tap Chinese Market at SIAL Shanghai 2025
Eleven Pakistani food and beverage companies are participating in SIAL Shanghai 2025, Asia’s premier food exhibition, held from May 19 to 21. The event, spanning 200,000 square meters, features 5,000 exhibitors from 75 countries, showcasing 350,000 food products. Pakistan’s participation is organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and the Consulate General of […]
Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan Agree to Deepen BRI Cooperation and Extend CPEC to Afghanistan
On May 21, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan convened an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing, where they agreed to deepen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The meeting was attended by Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
Sino-Pakistani Vocational Initiatives Propel Workforce Development Amid Human Capital Challenges
As Pakistan strives to bolster high-tech human capital development—a cornerstone of its 13th Five-Year Economic Plan (2024–2029)—Chinese-supported skill-building programs are emerging as pivotal drivers in empowering the nation’s youth. Chinese enterprises involved in both China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and non-CPEC projects are intensifying efforts to cultivate a skilled labor force through technical institutes and vocational […]