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 […]
Swat Motorway Expansion Catalyzes Tourism Growth and Regional Connectivity in Northern Pakistan
The Swat Motorway (M-16), a cornerstone of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has emerged as a transformative artery for Eid holidaymakers traveling to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s scenic destinations. With Phase II nearing completion, authorities anticipate a twofold surge in tourist numbers, building on the infrastructure’s proven capacity to streamline access to the region’s valleys and mountain […]
Pakistan and China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Developments
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, where both leaders reaffirmed the enduring “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” between Pakistan and China. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, agriculture, and industrial development. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress of […]
Record Growth: Pakistan’s $49 Million Sesame Exports to China
Pakistan’s sesame seed exports to China reached a record high of $49 million in the first four months of 2025, driven by strong Chinese demand, improved seed quality, and faster export processes.Between January and April, Pakistan exported 38,828 metric tons of sesame seeds to China, 337% increase compared to the same period last year, according […]
Chinese Leader Conducts Inspection Tour of Henan’s Cultural and Industrial Sites
LUOYANG, China — May 19 — President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited key cultural and industrial sites in Luoyang, Henan Province, during an inspection tour on Monday. Xi toured the Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd., a prominent manufacturing enterprise, where he examined progress in advanced industrial development. […]
Pakistani Food Sector Expands Footprint in China Through Strategic Expo Participation
Eleven Pakistani food and beverage enterprises are presenting a diverse portfolio of premium products at SIAL Shanghai 2025, Asia’s leading food industry exhibition, from 19–21 May. The initiative aims to leverage surging Chinese consumer demand under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA). Occupying a dedicated pavilion organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) […]
CPEC Consortium Boosts Education for Pakistani Students
Twenty students from the BS Forestry program at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) have been awarded fully funded split-degree scholarships under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Consortium of Universities initiative. The scholarships will allow them to complete one year of study at Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry and Yunnan University in China, […]
China Tops Pakistan’s Foreign Investment Chart in FY2024–25
China invested $711.3 million in Pakistan Between July 2024 and April 2025, making it the country’s top foreign investor, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on May 17. The investment flowed into key areas such as finance and energy, highlighting China’s growing economic partnership with Pakistan even as overall foreign […]
Empowering Women: Lahore’s New Digital Learning Center
In a move to empower young women with job-ready training, Pakistan and China signed an agreement on May 18 to set up a new digital learning center in Lahore. The center, called Ban-Mo Academy, will be established at the Government College of Technology for Women, Lytton Road, and will offer practical job training in areas […]
Transforming Trade: Mansehra to Chilas Motorway Approved
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has approved the construction of a 235-kilometer, four-lane motorway connecting Mansehra to Chilas via Kaghan, Naran, and Jalkhad, in a move experts say will significantly enhance Sino-Pak trade, tourism, and regional connectivity. The new route is expected to reduce travel time between Mansehra and Chilas from nearly seven hours to […]