Locations for CPEC industrial zones being identified; National Assembly body told
Islamabad: Secretary, Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P), Arif Azim has said that the Ministry has started the process to identify locations for country-wide industrial zones to be established under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. He shared this information with the members of Standing Committee on Industries and Production which met with Asad Umar in […]
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative promises to be the biggest generator of Asian mega- projects
By Matt Miller While the Chinese economy has slowed, mega-projects associated with the One Belt, One Road initiative are rolling ahead with no stop sign in sight. In mid-November, China Overseas Port Holding Co. signed a 40-year lease to gain control of more than 900 hectares around the Pakistani port of Gwadar, on the Arabian […]
CPEC Projects in Central Asia to promote economy
Islamabad: Implementation of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), increasing manufacturing and infrastructure projects in the West-Central Asia Zone are strong business indicators that will boost Pakistan’s economy in 2016. Large scale manufacturing output rose to 3.9 per cent in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 from 2.6 per cent in like period of FY-2015. […]
CPEC and smaller provinces
Islamabad: In the atmosphere of suspicion over the implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the prime minister’s consultative meeting, which has led to the setting up of a high-powered 10-member committee, is a prudent move. Apart from the prime minister’s assurance of his personal involvement in the smooth enforcement of the CPEC, it has […]
Asking questions about Chinese interests
Beijing: As a nation, at least there is more or less a broad agreement among Pakistanis about the utility of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). There are areas of disagreement or ambiguity such as the route controversy, locations of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) or the nature of Chinese funding. However, all these matters are expected […]
Balochistan to receive US$ 7 bln through CPEC
Quetta: Balochistan province will be receiving over US $ 7 billion funds of its share from investment pertaining to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). President, Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industries (QCCI), Jamal Khan Tarakai told APP here that Chief Secretary Balochistan, Saifullah Chathha visited QCCI and assured the industrialists and traders that Balochistan would get adequate share […]
CPEC to lead South Asia towards development,cooperation: Mushahid
Islamabad: PML-Q leader, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed Sunday said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would help open new vistas of development and cooperation in the South Asian region. Talking to APP Mushahid said that ‘One Belt One Road’ project would help all countries of the region to develop along with China. “The project reflects a new […]
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 to bring economic revolution in entire region: PM Nawaz
Davos: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will bring an economic revolution in the entire region. Talking to Chief Executive of Standard Chartered Group Bill Winters in Davos, he said his government acknowledges private sector’s contribution to the growth of the national economy. He said foreign exchange reserves are at […]
Govt providing all facilities to foreigners, CM tells Chinese delegation
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has said that China is the most reliable friend and always stood with Pakistan and helped it in all respects. He was speaking at the Pakistan-China Business Opportunities Conference jointly organised by the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). A […]