President Xi Jinping felicitates Zardari in election as President, vows to work together

Newswire Islamabad, March 10: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In his message, Xi said China and Pakistan are good neighbors, good friends, good partners and good brothers, adding that the two countries’ iron-clad friendship is a choice of history […]

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President Xi Jinping a distinct leader with confidence, competence and strategic clarity: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed

Islamabad: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has lauded Chinese President Xi Jinping as a distinct leader characterized by confidence, competence, and strategic clarity. He highlighted the key factors contributing to China’s success story during a book launch event here titled ‘China at 75: China Story – Standing Up to Getting […]

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Pakistan PM looks forward to work with President Xi Jinping

Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week said that he looked forward to working with Chinese President Xi Jinping to further strengthen Pakistan-China iron-clad friendship and for high-quality development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The newly elected Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the leadership of […]

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Chinese yuan becomes increasingly popular in Pakistan amid enhanced bilateral cooperation

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Chinese yuan is becoming increasingly popular in Pakistan as the two friendly countries engage in cooperation in multiple sectors. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been at the forefront of facilitating this transition, appointing three key players – the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the Bank of China, and Standard […]

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Comprehensive relief initiative for Gwadar unveiled after heavy rainfall

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Leghari of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) this week announced a comprehensive relief initiative for Gwadar, the focal point of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and its neighboring areas following heavy rainfall that caused significant damage in Balochistan. The aim of this initiative is to swiftly address […]

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Incoming Pakistani President to pay a key role to expedite work on CPEC projects, says his party

Newswire Islamabad: Incoming Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a key role to expedite work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, his party announced. PPP Secretary General Nayar Hussain Bukhari told journalists here that CPEC was among the top priorities of Asif Ali Zardari – who is expected to be elected as the […]

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China-funded mega solarization project inaugurated in Balochistan

Gwadar Pro Quetta: Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki this week inaugurated the Chinese government-supported mega solarization project of converting various public department buildings including educational, institutions, healthcare facilities and civic departments renewable. The China-funded project will provide clean, affordable and uninterrupted power supply to the government departments. The Balochistan government with […]

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Pakistan expects bumper yield of cotton crops this year with China’s help: Official

Faisalabad: Pakistan is expecting a bumper yield of cotton crops this year with the help of China, a senior official said. Deputy Director (DD) Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhry Khalid Mehmood said that the early cultivation of cotton crops would give bumper yield and play a pivotal role to stabilize the national economy. Addressing a farmers’ day […]

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Pakistan expects bumper yield of cotton crops this year with China’s help: Official

Newswire Faisalabad: Pakistan is expecting a bumper yield of cotton crops this year with the help of China, a senior official said. Deputy Director (DD) Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhry Khalid Mehmood said that the early cultivation of cotton crops would give bumper yield and play a pivotal role to stabilize the national economy. Addressing a farmers’ […]

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Zong, Batik sign agreement encompassing GSM Connectivity

Newswire Islamabad: Chinese giant Zong 4G and Batik this week signed a formal agreement encompassing GSM Connectivity, Attendance Management Solutions, and Push to Talk devices for their dispersed workforce stationed throughout Pakistan. Batik Clothing is a renowned Pakistani clothing brand with a presence in seven major cities of Pakistan, said a news release. The brand […]

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Colurful event held to celebrate Chinese New Year

Newswire Peshawar: A colorful event was held here this week to celebrate the Chinese New Year. China Window, a Chinese cultural center established in Peshawar, organized the event. Caretaker Provincial Minister for Transport Zafarullah Khan, Caretaker Provincial Minister for Energy and Planning Dr. Syed Sarfraz Ali Shah, President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fawad […]

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China-funded mega solarization project inaugurated in Balochistan

Gwadar Pro Quetta: Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki inaugurated the China-funded mega solarization project this week, aimed at converting various public department buildings, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and civic departments, to renewable energy sources. The China-funded project will provide clean, affordable, and uninterrupted power supply to the government departments. With […]

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AI go global: China-Pak coop in smart city construction

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: In the context of the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Chinese and Pakistani researchers are helping Pakistan build smarter and safer cities through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. At the beginning of year 2022, the CPInS Lab was officially established at […]

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Pakistani Community in Beijing joins in Chinese New Year celebration

China Economic Net Beijing: As the Chinese people are embracing the Year of Loong (Dragon), the Pakistani community residing in Beijing is enthusiastically participating in the Chinese New Year celebrations, showcasing the strong bond between China and Pakistan. The streets of Beijing are adorned with red lanterns and festive decorations as locals and foreigners gather […]

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Chinese Ambassador appreciates PAF’s steadfast determination

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, called on Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu here. The Chinese ambassador lauded the steadfast determination of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership to ensure balance of power in the region. During the meeting, matters pertaining to evolving geo-strategic environment […]

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PTCL, Huawei conduct 50G-PON trial to pioneer next generation fiber optic broadband in Pakistan

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The country’s leading broadband service provider Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) in partnership with Huawei, a global leader in information and communication technology, this week completed the country’s first successful trial of 50G-PON technology, marking a historic stride towards the introduction of next-generation fiber-optic broadband services in Pakistan. This groundbreaking achievement is […]

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China to magnify literary exchange with South Asia

China Economic Net Chengdu: Center for China-South Asia Literary Exchanges of China Writers Association (Chengdu) was launched in Chengdu lately to enhance literary exchanges between China and South Asian countries through forums, seminars, training, mutual translation of literary works from both sides, etc. According to Hou Zhiming, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Executive […]

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China Southern Airlines to resume Urumqi-Kashgar-Islamabad route after 15-year suspension

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China Southern Airlines, a flag carrier of China, will resume the Urumqi-Kashgar-Islamabad route on January 27. The resumption of service comes nearly 15 years after the route was suspended in July 2009. The flight for the Urumqi-Kashgar-Islamabad round trip, numbered CZ8019/20, is scheduled to be carried out every Saturday. The outbound flight […]

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Chinese VFM, Pakistani FS inaugurate CPEC Corner at Pakistani MoFA library

Celina Ali Islamabad: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Pakistani Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi this week inaugurated the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Corner at the library of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) here in Islamabad. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong was on a visit to Islamabad. Speaking on the occasion, […]

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CPEC: Yang Yundong highlights significant advancements, near-completion of various high-profile projects

Gwadar Pro Karachi: Consul General of China in Karachi Yang Yundong this week highlighted significant advancements and the near-completion of various high-profile projects set to benefit the people of Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Speaking at an event in Karachi, where media persons were being recognized for their contributions, Yang Yundong spoke about […]

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4th Meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination held

Celina Ali Islamabad: The 4th meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination (JWG-ICC) was held this week in Islamabad. The meeting, which was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, Sun Weidong, exemplifies the commitment of both countries to foster international cooperation […]

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SCO TEMP initiates trial run for recycled aluminum project in China’s Chongqing and Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: The Trade and Economic Multifunctional Platform for SCO Countries (SCO TEMP) aluminum working committee has initiated a trial run for a recycled aluminum project in Southwest China’s Chongqing and Pakistan. They established an entity in the Chongqing Lianglu-Guoyuan Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone (CBZ) and set up an overseas industrial park in Pakistan. The […]

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PCJCCI chief urges Pakistani govt to learn poverty reduction techniques from China

Gwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistan-China Joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) this week urged the Pakistani government to learn poverty reduction techniques from China who successfully alleviated this menace. Moazzam Ghurki, President of the PCJCCI, expressed admiration for China’s successful poverty reduction initiatives in rural areas. He emphasized the desire of Pakistan and PCJCCI to […]

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Pakistani Ambassador provides extensive overview to Chinese groups and enterprises on trade and investment

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, this week provided an extensive overview to Chinese groups and enterprises regarding trade and investment prospects across diverse sectors in Pakistan, including agriculture, energy, infrastructure, transportation, and logistics. Sharing insights from a highly fruitful roundtable session on trade and investment cooperation held in Chengdu, Sichuan province, Ambassador Hashmi […]

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Chairman Parliamentary Committee on CPEC hosts Christmas-cum-New Year’s party in honour of sanitation workers

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chairman Parliamentary Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week hosted a Christmas-cum-New Year’s Party in honour of sanitation workers at the E-7 Park, which was attended by about 150 persons. Lauding the hard work, role and contribution of sanitary workers to keep Islamabad clean and green, he […]

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China temporarily reopens Khunjerab Pass to facilitate trade activities

Gwadar Pro Gilgit: The Chinese government has temporarily reopened the Khunjerab Pass, a crucial northern land route connecting China and Pakistan, officials here said. This reopening, scheduled from January 2 to January 16, is primarily intended to facilitate trade activities. Situated at an elevation exceeding 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) above sea level, the Khunjerab Pass […]

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Pakistan expects huge investments from China: Commerce Minister

Newswire Karachi: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production Dr Gohar Ejaz said this week that Pakistan was expecting huge investments from china. He reiterated the government’s commitment to economic revival and that measures envisaged by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) would start a new phase of industrialization in the country. The minister […]

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CPEC: Road to be constructed to establish better trade relations with Afghanistan

Newswire Peshawar: A special road will be constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for the establishment of better trade relations with Afghanistan, officials said this week. Focusing on the proposed Sara Kanda Lajmeri Road, Inspector General Frontier Corps South Haroon Hameed and Deputy Commissioner South Waziristan Naseer Khan have issued special instructions for a […]

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Pakistan, China vow to enhance cultural connections

Staff Writer Islamabad: Caretaker Federal Minister for Culture and National Heritage, Syed Jamal Shah, has welcomed a distinguished delegation from China’s TV/Film Industry and vowed to foster bilateral cultural collaboration. The delegation led by Mr. Zhang Yang, Director CFIC and Chairman of Chang Jiang, included key figures Mr. Hu Qiang, Chairman of Film Producer – […]

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Huawei, PPIB, CERAD jointly unveil white paper on AFCI for PV systems

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The PPIB, CERAD, and Huawei Pakistan this week unveiled the White Paper on Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) for Photovoltaic (PV) systems. This marks a significant advancement in the solar power technology sector. The launch, resulting from the collaborative efforts of the Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB), the Center for Advanced […]

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Pakistan: Chinese investors to get special visa treatment

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani government this week decided to give special visa facility to investors from China. The Executive Committee of SIFC formally approved the business and investment-friendly SIFC Visa Facility, which is an important milestone in creating a conducive atmosphere for foreign investors. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation […]

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Int’l exhibitors seek business opportunities at China’s winter trade fair

China Economic Net Haikou: At the ongoing 26th China (Hainan) International Winter Trade Fair for Tropical Agricultural Products held in Haikou, capital of south China’s island province Hainan, a diverse array of products including durian from Thailand, coffee from Rwanda and rice from Cambodia has drawn the attention of visitors. Enterprises from over 20 countries […]

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PowerChina initiates comprehensive construction of Mansehra 765/220KV substation

Gwadar Pro Mansehra: PowerChina initiated the comprehensive construction of the Mansehra 765/220kV substation this week, marking a significant step in power transmission between the Dasu Hydropower Station and the Islamabad Power Grid. This project, Pakistan’s first 765kV substation, is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) endeavor by PowerChina. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the Mansehra […]

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Pakistan witnesses unprecedented surge in sesame seed exports to China

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: In October 2023, Pakistan experienced a remarkable surge in sesame seed exports to China, reaching an unprecedented high of 64,711 tons valued at USD 113.66 million, a substantial increase from the 16,728 tons worth USD 25.57 million in the same month the previous year, a senior Pakistani diplomat said. Ghulam Qadir, the […]

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