Pakistan’s economic future hinges upon CPEC success: Shehbaz Sharif

Gwadar Pro Karachi: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this week that Pakistan’s economic future hinges upon the success of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Addressing a passing out parade of 117th Midshipman and 25th Short Service Commission course at Pakistan Naval Academy here, the PM stressed that CPEC projects must be completed expeditiously in the national […]

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Pakistan congratulates China on successful hosting BRICS meetings

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan this week congratulated China on the successful holding of the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) meetings. “We have noted that this year a “High-level Dialogue on Global Development” was held as a BRICS side event in which a number of developing/emerging economies were invited,” Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson […]

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Shehbaz Sharif vows to advise smooth execution of CPEC SEZs

Gwadar Pro Rashakai: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week said that all problems and hurdles in the smooth execution of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be addressed on a priority basis. During his visit to Rashakai Special Economic Zone, the PM stressed that focusing on establishing SEZs across the country […]

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Senator Mushahid urges Pakistan to follow peaceful rise of China

Newswire Islamabad: Chairman Senate Defence Committee Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed this week urged Pakistan to follow the peaceful rise of China. In a key note address at an International webinar comprising experts from three continents, who called for greater cooperation and connectivity to combat common challenges like Climate Change, hunger, poverty, and the Pandemic, rejecting […]

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Pakistan invites Turkey to invest in CPEC SEZs

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan this week invited Turkey to invest in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being built under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Chaudhary Salik Hussain, Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI) and Special Initiatives, and Secretary BOI Fareena Mazhar met with the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey in Istanbul, the Pakistani government […]

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China generously supporting Pakistan’s education sector: Planning Minister

Gwadar Pro Narowal: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said this week that China was generously supporting Pakistan in the education sector. Addressing the Paigham-e-Pakistan (message of Pakistan) conference here, he maintained that the government had increased the higher education budget by 68% under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP). “We have raised […]

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PM Shehbaz Sharif’s aide visits Gwadar to review CPEC projects

China Economic Net Quetta: Additional Secretary to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Office Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry this week visited Gwadar to review the pace and implementation of various ongoing development projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The visit – which aimed at reviewing the ongoing uplift projects and reporting to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat from […]

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Pakistan to follow China for positive role of women: Industries Minister

China Economic Net Islamabad: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmood this week said that Pakistan will encourage women to play a positive role in society like China. He announced that the government would provide relief to the industrial sector, especially women entrepreneurs in the federal budget. Talking to a delegation led by […]

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China Soong Ching Ling Foundation “Junior Cultural Ambassadors” Event launched

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: In order to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning, and tighten people-to-people bonds between different countries, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation this week launched the 2022″Junior Cultural Ambassadors” Event in Islamabad. The event is expected to build a platform for young people all over the world to make the acquaintance of each […]

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Energy experts for exploring potential of renewable energy through green financing guidelines of CPEC

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Energy experts this week stressed the need for exploring potential of renewable energy through green financing guidelines of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The China’s potential in renewable energy generation can potentially drive a massive shift in Pakistan’s energy sector. It could also serve as a viable solution for Pakistan’s energy crisis […]

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Chinese breeding technology helping Pakistani farmers cultivate high-yield new rice varieties: PHHSA chief

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan Hi Tech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik said this week that Chinese breeding technology helps Pakistani farmers easily cultivate high-yield, disease-resistant new rice varieties for exports. Talking to a delegation of progressive farmers led by Shafiqueur Rehman here, he mentioned that Chinese enterprises and research institutes with […]

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Pakistan, China to establish JWG to explore cooperation against forest fires

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan and China will establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to explore possibilities of cooperation between the two countries on managing forest fires hazards under the framework of Pakistan-China cooperation on disaster management. A high-level delegation online meeting was held this week, with the view to explore possibilities of cooperation between the […]

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PCJCCI to establish online Pakistan-China Technology Gateway

Gwadar Pro Lahore: President of Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Wang Zihai this week pledged that after the successful working of Pakistan-China Knowledge Portal, an online Pakistan-China Technology Gateway will be established soon. Speaking at a think-tank session held at PCJCCI premises, he maintained that technological advancement for human resource development […]

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First Batch of 120 Suzhou Higer buses delivered to Pakistan

China Economic Net Suzhou: Recently, the first batch of 120 12m Higer buses were delivered to Karachi, Pakistan. As one of “Made in China” representatives, the buses will guarantee Pakistan’s daily transportation, providing the locals with comfortable and perfect public transportation experience. “We officially entered the Pakistani market in 2008. Last year, we sold a […]

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SINOVAC keen to invest in Pakistan, set up joint venture to treat Covid

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: SINOVAC has expressed keen interest in setting up a joint venture for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of Covid by investing in Pakistan. A delegation of the company discussed the opportunities with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a meeting here. SINOVAC’s General Manager Qiang Gao led the Chinese company delegation. The Prime […]

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Pakistan resumes fortnightly review meeting on CPEC projects to expedite work

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said this week that the fortnightly review meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects was being resumed to expedite work on CPEC ventures. Speaking to journalists here, he maintained that the CPEC projects will be completed within the time frame for the […]

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CPEC’s Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway to be completed on priority basis: Communications Minister

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Asad Mahmood said this week that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M-6) would be completed on priority basis. The minister stated this in a meeting with Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Shah during his visit to National Highways Authority (NHA) headquarters. Mahmood […]

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Friendship with China a key component of Pakistan’s foreign policy, PM Shehbaz Sharif tells top editors

Gwadar Pro Lahore: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week told the country’s top editors that friendship with China was a key component of Pakistan’s foreign policy. Speaking to a delegation of the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE), the Prime Minister also assured that journalists would be provided with all possible protection against unwarranted actions. […]

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PM Shehbaz Sharif vows to work closely with Huawei to enhance IT exports to $ 15 billion

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week vowed to work closely with Chinese giant Huawei to enhance Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) exports to US $ 15 billion. He was talking to Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of the Middle East and Africa Region of Huawei Yi Xiang, who called on him […]

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CPEC builders crack “hardest nuts” amid nine years’ construction

China Economic Net Beijing: As a major and pilot project of the Belt and Road Initiative, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has seen fruitful results in the past nine years. Currently, the CPEC projects have been all around Pakistan. From the container liner service, Afghan transit trade, China’s offshore fishing trans-shipment business, to the smoothly progressing […]

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China-Pakistan friendship: We must not let our vision be blocked by floating clouds

Wang Xu Pakistan is the only all-weather strategic cooperative partner of China. The political instability in Pakistan is always a cause for concern. However, with the time-honored history and solid foundation of friendship, and having just celebrated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic ties, the two countries are confident enough to maintain […]

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Daewoo Gas signs contract with Chinese company in offshore LNG terminal

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Daewoo Gas has signed a Master Engineering Procurement Construction and Finance (EPCF) contract with China National Chemical Engineering Construction Company (CNCEC) under which CNCEC would design, construct and finance an offshore LNG terminal. The terminal would be complete with topside equipment to enable LNG filling into ISO containers for use in Pakistan. […]

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CPEC to advance under Shehbaz Sharif: Mushahid Hussain Sayed

Gwadar Pro Beijing: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will take the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) forward with new vigor and vitality, and in a rejuvenated manner, ensuring multifaceted development of the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Discussing the future of bilateral relations and cross-border […]

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SITE Association of Industry appreciates PM Sharif’s announcement to include KCR in CPEC

Gwadar Pro Karachi: The Sindh Industrial Trading Estates (SITE) Association of Industry this week appreciated the announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to include Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and assured the PM of their full support and cooperation in that regard. The Association expressed the hope that the already-approved Combined […]

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Expansion of road network under CPEC a big test for NH&MP: Inspector General Inam Ghani

Gwadar Pro Sheikhupura: National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) Inspector General (IG) Inam Ghani said this week that the expansion of road network under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a big test for NH&MP. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of new buildings of Admin Block, Academic Block and barracks at NH&MP Training College Sheikhupura, the […]

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Equipped with Chinese technology, advanced Dental Laboratory inaugurated at LUMHS

Gwadar Pro Jamshoro: The Advanced Dental Laboratory at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro was inaugurated at LUMHS Advanced Dental Care Center this week equipped with the Chinese technology. Vice Chancellor, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, Professor Dr Ikram Din Ujjan inaugurated the Laboratory. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the […]

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Pakistani exporters urged to take advantage of huge Chinese market

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) this week urged the Pakistani exporters to take advantage of the huge Chinese market. Chief Executive Officer of PFC Mian Kashif Ashfaq, while talking to a delegation of exporters led by Ishtiaq Ahmad Motianwali Sarkar here, maintained that the recent upward trend in exports to China was encouraging. […]

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UNESCO announces `2022 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant’ for study of Silk Roads shared heritage

Newswire ISLAMABAD, April 4: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Sunday afternoon announced `2022 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant’ to mobilize young researchers for study of the Silk Roads shared heritage. The UNESCO Silk Roads Youth Research Grant was first launched in 2021 and is organized within the UNESCO Silk Roads […]

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Balochistan will soon become economically vibrant due to CPEC: Chief Minister

Newswire QUETTA, April 1: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said on Thursday afternoon that the Balochistan province will soon become economically vibrant due to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Chairing the second annual meeting of on the trade and investment here, the CM predicted that Balochistan would become a field of foreign investment […]

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China-Pakistan partnership contributing to public well-being of Pakistan: Chinese Embassy

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Chinese embassy in Pakistan said this week that the partnership of China and Pakistan was contributing to the public well-being of Pakistan. “H.E. PM @ImranKhanPTI (Prime Minister Imran Khan) attended the grounding ceremony of establishment of 200 beds accident & emergency center at PIMS (Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences),” the embassy […]

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