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CPEC Phase II brings new era for Pakistani industry and development

CPEC Phase II brings new era for Pakistani industry and development

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the main project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is changing Pakistan’s economy and regional trade landscape. Launched in 2015, CPEC aims to turn Pakistan into a center for trade, energy, and industrial growth. CPEC began with Phase I, which focused on solving Pakistan’s long-standing energy crisis and improving … Read more

Chinese Minister Liu Jianchao meets Army Chief

Army Chief

RAWALPINDI: Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Liu Jianchao met Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir here at General Headquarters.

During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional peace and stability, and reviewed progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.

The COAS reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the strategic partnership with China and pledged full support for the successful implementation of CPEC, a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Liu Jianchao highlighted that he is visiting Pakistan as a follow up of the successful meetings between the leadership of the two countries in China.

He emphasized the significance of the longstanding brotherly relations between the two nations and expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved on CPEC, reiterating China’s commitment to its timely completion.

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Softer China diplomacy as Xi Jinping handles domestic issues

Xi Jinping handles domestic issues

Softer China diplomacy as Xi Jinping handles domestic issues. China has adopted a more conciliatory approach in its global dealings. China recently released Australian news anchor Cheng Lei. China has recently adopted a more conciliatory approach in its global dealings, which includes releasing an Australian journalist from prison, extending an invitation to the U.S. military … Read more

One window operation facility for Chinese investors to be implemented: PM

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  • He said two countries were entering into new era.
  • PM said two friendly countries had celebrated decade of CPEC.
  • He said now we are entering into second phase of CPEC.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif assured the Chinese investors to further simplify the procedures for the companies working in Pakistan, especially under the umbrella of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and implement them in letter and spirit.

He said under the CPEC, the two countries were entering into a new era of cooperation, therefore the government was further streamlining and simplifying the procedures to facilitate the Chinese companies and investors working in the country.

PM Shehbaz assured the Chinese investors that the difficult time for them was now over as “We are going to do this under one umbrella as a one window operation and this I mean in letter and spirit…not just words but true implementation”.

Addressing an award ceremony here, Shehbaz Sharif said that the Chinese government and companies had contributed towards Pakistan’s industrial promotion in various areas and their contribution had not only led to creating job opportunities and industrial production but also further strengthened the bilateral economic ties.

Earlier the prime minister gave awards to top-performing Chinese companies working especially in projects under CPEC in Pakistan.

He said recently the two friendly countries had celebrated a decade of CPEC under Belt and Road Initiatives (BRI). He said China had so far invested a valuable $30 billion under CPEC which had really transformed the economic landscape in Pakistan.

“Now we are entering into the second phase of CPEC in which multiple new areas are being incorporated including the green corridor, Information Technology, and Special Economic Zones.

He said the Pakistan government had launched a great initiative “Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)”, which would consist of all main stakeholders including the federal government, all provincial governments, and institutions, particularly Pakistan Army led by General Syed Asim Munir.

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Italy’s Belt and Road Initiative Dilemma

Belt and Road Initiative

Italian Defence Minister criticizes joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Italy was the only major Western country to join the BRI four years ago. Italy considers breaking free from the BRI agreement. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto criticized Italy’s decision to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) four years ago, calling it “improvised … Read more

India’s ‘debt trap’ slandering against Chinese BRI aid is laughable

bri

BEIJING: During the 2022 Munich Security Conference (MSC) which concluded on February 20, 2022, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar warned countries of “debt trap” created by Chinese assistance, a false cliché that the US and its close allies often use to discredit China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the mutually beneficial economic and … Read more

China to work with Pakistan to promote high quality CPEC uplift

CPEC

BEIJING: China stands ready to work with Pakistan to promote the high quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) so that it will drive growth and benefit people’s livelihood, and play a bigger role in promoting regional connectivity and economic integration, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. “The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a … Read more

Over 2/3 of Chinese-invested expressway in Cambodia completed

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PHNOM PENH: Nearly 71 percent of the construction work on the Chinese-invested Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has been completed despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cambodian Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) said in a news release on Sunday. MPWT’s secretary of state Yit Bunna visited the construction site in southwestern Kampong Speu province on Friday, … Read more

Sino-Pakistan Institute of Electric Power unveiled

Sino-Pakistan

BEIJING: The online opening ceremony of Sino-Pakistan Silk Road Institute of Electric Power was held simultaneously at Zhengzhou Electric Power College (ZEPC), China and the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, Pakistan. This Institute of Electric Power aims at strengthening the communications and research in the electric power technology between ZEPC and UET, Lahore, … Read more

China ready to work with all parties for CPEC uplift

China

BEIJING: China is ready to work with all the parties to advance high quality development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its synergy with other projects in the region aimed at contributing to the economic recovery and development of the region, an official said. “China stands ready for work with all parties to advance high … Read more

Strong vitality of Belt and Road Initiative wins wide praise

china

BEIJING: As the world faces the combined impacts of changes unseen in a century and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has demonstrated strong vitality and creativity and will continue to provide impetus for the global economic recovery and contribute to the global sustainable development, observers said. Xie Fuzhan, president of the … Read more

Pakistani students contributing through CPEC, BRI: official

CPEC

BEIJING: The growing number of Pakistani youth studying at Donghua University, Shanghai will contribute to the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Belt and Road Initiative and in the future “it will also provide more professionals to Pakistan,” International Cultural Exchange School at Donghua University dean Prof Yao Weixin said on Saturday. On … Read more

Pakistan may achieve green development goal via energy structure transformation

Pakistan

Pakistan aims at becoming climate neutral by 2050   BEIJING: The soaring carbon dioxide emissions have led to frequent occurrences of climate anomalies and extreme climate disasters all over the world, and green development has become a global consensus. In this context, China sets targets to peak its CO2 emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon … Read more

Pakistan leads South Asia in BRI infrastructure development: report

BRI infrastructure

BEIJING: Despite the unexpected shock from the Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan has elevated one place to the fifth in infrastructure development, against the trend of an overall decline in the South Asian region. According to the annual report on the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2021), 71 countries were covered in the report, including 63 … Read more

CPEC’s extension to Afghanistan to boost exports: experts

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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

Pakistan to attend International Infrastructure Investment, Construction Forum

International Infrastructure Investment

BEIJING: Pakistan will participate in the 12th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) to be held in Macau from July 22 to July 23. Fang Qiuchen, chairmen of the China International Contractors Association (CICA), introduced that 12th IIICF themed “Joining Hands to Promote New Development of International Infrastructure Cooperation”, will focus on the opportunities … Read more

After Chabahar railway, India is likely to lose another project

After Chabahar railway, India is likely to lose another project

After being pulled out of a major rail project in southeastern Iran bordering Afghanistan, India is also set to lose a major gas field project that has been underway for 10 years. The Indian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that Tehran would develop the Farzad-B gas field in the Persian Gulf region … Read more

After dropping India from Chabahar Railway, Iran came out in support of CPEC

After dropping India from Chabahar, Iran came out in support of CPEC

After separating India from the important ChaBahar project, Iran supported the CPEC and Belt and Road Initiative(BRI). Iran decided to build its own railway line by separating India from the project on the pretext of tricks. Iran will now complete the Chabahar railway line without India. This agreement was reached between India and Iran 4 … Read more