Pak Navy allocates Special Marine Battalion at Gwadar port
Gwadar: With the development of the deep sea port at Gwadar, the Pakistan Navy is anticipating fresh security challenges. It has thus allocated a Special Marine Battalion at the port for surveillance. These marines will safeguard sea links used for communication and provide protection to trade ships routing in and out of the port in […]
CPEC’s success will change Pakistani politics: Iqbal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that the success of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will change the political dynamics of the country. Speaking to media , the minister said that Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) does not want confrontation against anyone and wish to resolve the issues of the […]
‘CPEC initiative to put Pakistan on a sustainable growth path’
Lahore: Waqar Asghar is the Chief Executive Officer of Volvo Pakistan Limited. In an interview, he shared his views about the state of public transport in Pakistan. Q. What is the true potential of passenger buses and goods trucks in Pakistan? A. Potential for transport equipment depends on many factors. First you have to have […]
CPEC’s impact on Pakistan’s social, economic outlook
By Furqan Rao Though terrorism has been affecting Pakistan since last two decades, one thing that might have even worse consequences for the national development are racial, ethnic and regional biases. Some immature politicians are adding to the fuel as they are giving an ethnic colour to every issue, most of the time illogically, just […]
CPEC to be beneficial for all Central Asian States: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), developed with the help of China, would be beneficial for all the Central Asian States, including Kazakhastan. He was talking to First Deputy Defence Minister / Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Republic of Khazakhstan, Colonel General Zhasuzakov […]
‘CPEC to make Pakistan attractive business destination
Lahore: German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would make Pakistan an attractive business destination for the whole world. She expressed these views while talking to the Senior Vice President, Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Almas Hyder and Vice President Nasir Saeed here at the Lahore Chamber of […]
CPEC attracts Austrian investment in Pakistan
Karachi: The embassy of Austria and its consulates in Pakistan explored investment opportunities for Austrian companies linked to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). “We are exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan for our companies,” said Ambassador of Austria to Pakistan Dr Brigitta Blaha on Monday during an interactive session at Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA). […]
To protect Chinese investment, Pakistan military leaves little to chance
Reuters: A heavy police presence, guarded convoys, new checkpoints and troop reinforcements have turned parts of the southern port city of Gwadar into a fortress, as Pakistan’s powerful military seeks to protect billions of dollars of Chinese investment. Securing the planned $46 billion economic corridor of roads, railways and pipelines from northwest China to Pakistan’s […]
Federal Govt is making CPEC controversial: PPP leader
Mardan: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) provincial president Senator Khanzada Khan on Sunday criticised the federal government after accusing it of making the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project controversial. “Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has confused the people about the project,” he told reporters here. He said the federal government did not […]
Balochistan takes lead in CPEC
By K.Iqbal While there is enough attraction for the international players, regarding the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the uphill task has been to save it from the internal and external spoilers. The credit goes to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, where so far he has been able to do this job well. Most of the […]