China and Pakistan will join hands in building closer community of shared future: Ambassador Yao Jing
The Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Yao Jing, in an interview with Xinhua, talked about the importance of the relationship with Pakistan, saying that both countries are determined in building a future of shared mankind. Talking about the achievements of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), he said that CPEC has moved into its second phase, with focus on agriculture, education, ...
Chinese VP's visit to further deepen high-level exchanges: China
The Vice President of China, Wang Qishan, is set to arrive in Islamabad on Sunday for a high-level state visit. According to the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lu Kang, the visit will further deepen high-level exchanges between the two countries. He also said that the Chinese VP will be holding important meetings with President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi ...
Gwadar Port as CPEC's linchpin promises greater economic spinoffs for the country: Chief of Naval Staff
Talking about the importance of Gwadar Port and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), he said that Gwadar Port is the linchpin of CPEC and will provide sizable economic benefits to the country.
Vice President of China set to arrive in Islamabad on Sunday
The Vice President of China, Wang Qishan, is arriving in Islamabad on Sunday for a high level state visit. The visit comes as a continuation of the series of high level exchanges between Pakistan and China, which originated when Prime Minister Imran Khan visited China in November 2018. Various MoUs and agreements are expected to be signed between the two ...
Pakistan and China agree to strengthen pragmatic cooperation for more progress
A spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lu Kang, while giving a media briefing, said that both Pakistan and China have decided to take high-level exchanges forward and deepen pragmatic cooperation, in light of the changing international scenario.
Socioeconomic potential of CPEC will be fully harnessed: Planning Minister
Talking about the future of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), he said that the government has planned to fully utilize the socioeconomic potential of the mega project, saying that the projects under CPEC have been given all the resources for timely completion.
Full Text of President Xi Jinping's speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations
President of China, Xi Jinping, addressed the opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, where he talked about deepening exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. He further talked about the importance of the customs of world civilizations, which include religion, law, literature etc, which have had a deep impact in the future of Asian civilizations. He also ...
FM meets Chinese counterpart, says CPEC would help further promote links in the region
During the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) council meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held a meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor, Wang Yi. During the meeting, the FM reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying it would help further promote links in the region. He also talked about Pakistan’s importance ...
Responsibilities of Pakistan Navy have increased manifolds after CPEC: Vice Chief of Naval Staff
The Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat reiterated the importance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying that Pakistan Navy?s responsibility has increased ever since the launch of the mega-project.
Pakistan Railway prepares PC-1 for the upgrade of ML-1 railway track under CPEC
The Pakistan Railways has prepared the PC-1 for the upgrade of the ML-1 railway track from Peshawar to Karachi, under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The Ministry of Railway has requested an allocation budget of PKR 50 billion in next year’s fiscal budget for the said purpose. An official of the railway ministry further said that under the CPEC ML-1 ...
China announces clean drinking water program for Pakistani schools
The Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), Zhang Yaping held a meeting with the Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry, where he announced a clean drinking water program for Pakistani schools.
UAE investors can benefit from CPEC and Gwadar Port: Chairman Senate
Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, held a meeting with the Ambassador of UAE, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, where both personalities discussed avenues of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Chairman Senate apprised the Ambassador of the prospects arising from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying that the UAE investors can tap emerging opportunities in the Gwadar Port, which ...
Chinese Technological Advancement & BRI
Pakistan even in the 21st Century is unable to resolve matter of sighting of Moon for the month of Ramadan and Eid but China now will offer customised data services for disaster prevention through its Fengyun meteorological satellites for more countries along the Belt and Road. By the end of April, 22 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Russia, Libya ...
SECOND BELT AND ROAD FORUM
IMTIAZ RAFI BUTT On the eve of 25th April 2019, China inaugurated the Second Belt and Road Forum. With all its grandeur and exciting reception, it was an invitation to the world to come and observe the progress that has been made since the inception of One Belt One Road Project and its flagship program CPEC that directly engages countries ...
Chinese Ambassador meets Army Chief to discuss regional security
The Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Yao Jing, held a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters (GHQ), to discuss matters pertaining to regional security. The meetings between the two personalities have risen in frequency, as both China and Pakistan have embarked on the mega-project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), ...
KCR may be included in the CPEC portfolio: Sheikh Rasheed
The Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rasheed while addressing the media said that the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) may be added to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) portfolio, and may be completed under it.
CPEC cited as a practical demonstration of BRI's concept of shared destiny
In a media and think-tank exchange event held in Nanjing province of China, a survey was released that showed Pakistan being the leading and emerging partner of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This is due to the smooth and fast progress of the flagship project of the BRI, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The Chairman of the Senate Foreign ...
Government aims to provide the facility of ease of doing business through Rashakai SEZ under CPEC: Chairman BOI
The Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI), Haroon Sharif, talked about the importance of the Rashakai Economic Zone under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying that the project has high strategic significance since it was close to the border of Afghanistan, and will help linkage with the Central Asian Republics (CARs).
Lies being spread about Pakistani girls being sent to China for forced prostitution: Chinese DCM
The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy, Lijian Zhao said that the reports in the media about Pakistani girls being sent to China for forced prostitution are fabricated, and there was no evidence that proved it.
Cultural collaboration between Pakistan and China enhancing as PTV announces new Chinese cartoon series
Cultural collaboration, one of the key components of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is now enhancing as Pakistan Television (PTV) has announced the airing of a Chinese folk opera series, titled “Three Drops of Blood.” The Director General of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), Jamal Shah, lauded the initiative, saying that such activities provide commonalities between the people of ...
