CPEC and jobs
Turbat: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will play a vital role to bolster, not only the economy of Pakistan, but also to enhance the economy of China. It is the biggest project in Pakistan. Its significance can be observed through frequent news articles about the subject. The strategy of establishing industries is required to avail […]
Pak appreciates China’s support in development
Beijing: Pakistan highly values China’s supports in its development of basic infrastructure and hoped it would come out with investments to help in improving the living conditions of the ordinary peoples. Taking part in a panel discussion at Boao Forum held in China’s Hainan province, Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal said “One road one […]
CPEC a game changer for whole region: Jhagra
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra says China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will change destiny of the nation. In an exclusive interview with Radio Pakistan Peshawar correspondent, he said CPEC is a game changer for the whole region. The Governor said Prime Minister has assured that work on western route of CPEC will be completed on a […]
CPEC projects offer great opportunities to business community: IIAA Chief
Islamabad: Islamabad Industrial Area Association (IIAA) Chief Faridoon Khattak Saturday said business community could get maximum benefits from China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. He said the CPEC was a game-changer not only for Pakistan but also for the whole region. He assured of IIAA’s full support to the government in carrying out CPEC in terms […]
Sherpao warns of protests if govt does not hold census
Peshawar: Expressing disappointing over postponing census, Qaumi Watan Party Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has warned the federal government of protest drives and convene an All Parties Conference. Talking to reporters here at his party secretariat on Saturday, Sherpao said, “18 years have passed that no census could be held while according to the Constitution […]
Rising Pakistan
PAKISTAN emerged on the world map on Aug. 14, 1947. It is the sixth largest country in terms of population and tenth in terms of manpower. The country has extensive mineral resources, including fairly sizable reserves of gypsum, limestone, chromites, iron, silver and gold. It has large coal reserves in Sindh and Balochistan. Perennial rivers […]
China Expands Security Reach in Central Asia. Counterterrorism and Beijing’s “One Belt One Road” Initiative
China is taking steps to protect its economic interest and political influence in the Central Asia. On Mar.1, Beijing proposed a joint counter terrorism mechanism with Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan as a project to boost regional security. This initiative is clear signal that China is seeking to become more involved in security issues beyond its […]
World Bank endorses Belt and Road
ENVISAGING greater connectivity and cooperation amongst Eurasia, ‘One Belt One Road Initiative’ put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 to revive the old silk route, is being endorsed on regular basis by different quarters including world leaders, economists and experts because of the immense opportunities offered by the multi-billion dollar project for economic […]
CPEC will be a game changer for region: CM Shahbaz
Islamabad: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif says China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will be a game changer for the region. The Chief Minister was speaking at a ceremony held in connection with the opening of fifth Pakistan-China Business Forum in Lahore today. About seven hundred delegates from China are participating in the forum where products pertaining to […]
‘Complete harmony on CPEC project’
Islamabad: Calling it a “game-changer”, Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said all the reservations regarding the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had been dealt with. “All the political parties and leaders from the western routes are on the same page. There is complete harmony on this project,” the minister said. He was […]