ISLAMABAD: The present government is giving top priority to the social and economic development of Balochistan, a senior official said on Thursday. During a meeting with Balochistan Governor Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha, who called on him, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said that unfortunately, no one had given attention to the economic … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The first phase of state-of-the-art Allama Iqbal Industrial City, the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Punjab under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has been completed. Talking to a delegation of exporters and investors, Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (FIEDMC) chairman Mian Kashif Ashfaq on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan … Read more
A Chinese national was injured in a firing incident in Karachi on Wednesday, according to police officials. DIG South Zone Karachi Javed Akbar Riaz said that the incident took place under Gulbai Bridge in the site area. He said unidentified armed men on a motorcycle wearing face masks opened fire on two Chinese nationals accompanying … Read more
BEIJING: Pakistan has reformed to simplify the process of starting a company and obtaining a construction permit, implementing a series of preferential policies in recent years. These measures improved its ability to attract foreign investment and strengthened the ease of doing business year-by-year, making Pakistan one of the world’s top 10 economies with the most … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday categorically rejected the baseless and irresponsible remarks made by the Indian state minister for external affairs in the Indian Parliament regarding the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, situation in Afghanistan and the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. “Regurgitation of false and fabricated claims by India can neither change the facts nor divert attention … Read more
ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority chairman Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (Retd) has vowed to unlock the potential of the Northern Areas in line with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision. In a tweet, the CPEC Authority chairman, who is currently on Gilgit-Baltistan’s visit said he met Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid to discuss with … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan offered vast investment opportunities in various sectors, including agriculture and the domestic and foreign investors should take full benefit of these opportunities, an official said. Talking to Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) chairman Qurban Ali, who called on him at his office, Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Muhammad Khalid Khurshid said … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s bilateral relations with China is an epitome of enduring friendship and brotherhood and the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has ushered in a new era of economic prosperity and is of utmost importance for Pakistan, a senior government official said. Talking to Ambassador of China Nong Rong, who called on him at the … Read more
BEIJING: As officials from China, Pakistan and Afghanistan revealed an inclination to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project to Afghanistan, experts said such projects could help boost Afghanistan’s exports. The project will be conducive to the country’s journey of peace, but the feasibility of the project depends … Read more
MULTAN: Pakistan will take full benefit of the Chinese expertise in upgrading the research institutions of the country under the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to enhance production of various crops, a government official said on Saturday. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam expressed these remarks … Read more
ISLAMABAD: High Commissioner of Pakistan in Singapore Rukhsana Afzaal has said that the dividends brought in by the wide array of energy and infrastructure initiatives under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are aimed at promoting connectivity across Asia, Europe and Africa. This she said during a webinar on “Investment Opportunities in CPEC-related Special Economic … Read more
ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Chairman Lt-Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (Retd) on Thursday invited the investors from Singapore to tap the huge opportunities being developed in the newly-established Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under CPEC. “I invite you to come in here for the win-win opportunity as we have a huge young human resource and … Read more
BEIJING: The responsibility of Chinese enterprises in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is not only power supply and infrastructure construction, but also social responsibility such as local prosperity, employment promotion, and green development, an official said on Thursday. Chief Representative of PowerChina in Pakistan Yang Jianduo said that in accordance with their original functions, … Read more
BEIJING: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged closer ties between China and Pakistan, amid already close friendship. China and Pakistan need to step up in forging a closer community with a shared future more than ever, he said via a video link at the opening ceremony of a seminar commemorating 70 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus pandemic had restricted the movement of investors, especially from China but it would pick pace once the Covid-19 subsided, a senior government official said. Addressing a conference, organised by the Pakistan-China Institute, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce Razak Dawood said: “More Chinese investors will visit Pakistan to explore the existing … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has shifted its focus from geopolitics to geo-economics and the government sought to transform the country into a progressive and an economically vibrant state through development partnerships, connectivity and regional peace. Addressing the opening session of the high-level conference on “Pakistan-China at 70: A unique bilateral partnership”, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said … Read more
KARACHI: The friendly relations between Pakistan and China led to stability in the region and beyond and both the countries are keen to further promote ties for the development of the entire region, a diplomat said on Tuesday. “Regional peace is important for the development of our people, so that’s why we promote friendly neighbourly … Read more
Speaking to the Gwadar business community in his official visit on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said if it wasn’t for his sincere objectives for Balochistan he would instead be spending summers in London and shopping from Harrods since he was not elected from here. In his address, he said he was, in fact, thinking … Read more
PM Imran Khan visited Gwadar on Monday to inaugurate the Gwadar Free Zone Phase 2 and Expo Center, Agriculture Industrial Park, and three factories for the development of Balochistan. He also viewed the signing of various MOUs for constructing a state-of-the-art hospital, airport, and vocational institutes. The PM claimed that Gwadar International Airport would boost … Read more
KARACHI: The government is actively pursuing early completion of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, a government official said on Friday. Addressing the participants of a virtual inauguration ceremony of the high-power testing of 660kV Matiari-Lahore high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line project, Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said that CPEC was of utmost … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan refrained from criticizing China on the matter of treatment of Uyghur Muslims. When he was questioned about it, he replied, “This is not a case”. When he was further pressurized, Khan stated that how he refrains from commenting on the situations of other countries. He added that he is more concerned … Read more
Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said that our government should promote tourism in our country. According to details, Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said that the development of the region is possible with the establishment of local governments. He said that he wanted the accountability process to reach a logical conclusion, adding that … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the future of Pakistan is in industrialization, the country cannot achieve sustainable economic development without the development of the industrial sector. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of Rashakai Special Economic Zone (REZ) in Nowshera, the Prime Minister said that the future of Pakistan is in industrialization. Prime Minister Imran Khan has … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the 1,100 MW K-2 Nuclear Power Plant is a state-of-the-art Generation III nuclear power plant equipped with state-of-the-art safety and security arrangements. According to the details, after inaugurating Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 (K-2) on Friday (today), Prime Minister Imran Khan said that he is delighted … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that government is taking help from the private sector to facilitate the farming community and carry out experiments to boost agriculture. While addressing a Kisan Card distribution ceremony in Multan on Monday, Imran Khan said that Agriculture sector is being linked to China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project to facilitate … Read more
Chairman of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPEC) Lieutenant General (Retired) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Friday held a meeting with Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar and discussed matters related to latest developments in CPEC project. According to the details, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar appreciated the role of Asim Saleem Bajwa in the country’s economic development and in CPEC. Speaking … Read more
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan has been playing a role for peace and development in the region and we want to promote peace and harmony with our neighbours. According to details, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi while addressing a session of Islamabad Security Dialogue on peace and security in … Read more
H.E Mr Nong Rong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interest including regional security issues were discussed during the meeting. COAS thanked the dignitary for China’s assistance in the provision of COVID-19 vaccine … Read more
