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 […]
SBP Promotes Digital Payments for Eid-ul-Azha with ‘Go Cashless’ Campaign
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has initiated a nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign to promote digital payments during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival. The campaign, launched on May 20, 2025, will run until June 6, 2025, or Eid night, aiming to encourage the use of digital financial services in 54 designated cattle markets across the country. […]
Pakistan to Establish Digital Assets Authority to Regulate Virtual Asset Economy
The Ministry of Finance has announced the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA) to regulate and accelerate the country’s virtual asset economy. This initiative aims to ensure FATF-compliant innovation, promote economic inclusion, and support the responsible adoption of digital assets. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, stated, “Pakistan must regulate not […]
Pakistan Railways Releases Schedule for Eidul Adha Special Trains (2025)
Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of five special trains on the occasion of Eidul Adha 2025 to facilitate passengers traveling to various cities. According to the railway spokesperson, the special Eidul Adha trains will run between June 2 and 4 from multiple stations across Pakistan. The schedule released by Pakistan Railways stated that the […]
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 […]