New road to be constructed from Bahawalpur to Jhangra to link with CPEC

Gwadar Pro Rahim Yar Khan: A new road will be constructed with a cost of Rs 4 billion from Bahawalpur to Jhangra to connect the Bahawalpur Industrial Zone with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar said.He said another new road will also be constructed from the Industrial […]

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CPC’s efforts in the past century were lauded by friendly people in South Asia

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: To mark the centennial of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Association of Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC) held a well-attended webinar this week which attracted friendly personages and non-governmental organizations from South Asian countries. Pakistan as one of the major participants, Farwa Zafar, General Secretary […]

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Bahrain should invest in CPEC SEZs: FM Qureshi

China Economic Net Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said this week that Bahrain should invest in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) established under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).“There are many areas in Pakistan, where Bahraini investors can go and invest especially in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being established along CPEC,” he said […]

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Pakistan urges Saudi Arabia to benefit from ‘vast opportunities’ of CPEC SEZs as Prince Faisal visits Islamabad

China Economic Met Islamabad: Pakistan has urged Saudi Arabia to benefit from the “vast opportunities” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan visited Islamabad and held talks with the top leadership.The Saudi FM met President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan besides […]

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Feasibility study of two CPEC projects to be completed by mid-August

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The feasibility study of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) and Railways Freight Corridor projects will be completed by the middle of August, a high-level meeting was told.Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired the meeting to review the status of preparation and processing of KCR […]

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Pakistan receives 4.2 million Chinese COVID-19 vaccines in a single day

Newswire Islamabad: Pakistan has received 4.2 million COVID-19 Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines from China in a single day to boost the country’s fight against the deadly virus. A special plane of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) airlifted the batch of 1.2 million doses of Sinopharm vaccine after three million doses of Sinovac landed here earlier in […]

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Pakistan, China vow to continue closer cooperation, FM and Chinese envoy visit injured Chinese nationals

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan and China pledged to continue close cooperation as Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong visited the injured Chinese nationals at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH).Simultaneously, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said that work on Dasu hydropower project would resume soon as both […]

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Iron Brother China helping Pakistan to enhance cotton production: PM’s aide

Gwadar Pro Faisalabad, July 12: Iron Brother China is helping Pakistan to enhance the cotton production, a senior aide of Prime Minister Imran Khan said.Abdul Razak Dawood, Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment, underlined the importance of cotton which was raw material for entire textile chain. “We have to take […]

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Chinese vaccines key to world’s fight against COVID-19

Newswire Beijing: As of this week, China has provided 500 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines and concentrates used for production to more than 100 countries and international organizations, accounting for one-sixth of global COVID-19 vaccine production, a Foreign Ministry official said. Guo Xuejun, deputy director of the ministry’s Department of International Economic Affairs, said that […]

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CPC behind China’s peaceful rise as global power: Shehbaz Sharif

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) President Shehbaz Sharif said this week that China’s peaceful rise as the world’s second largest economy and a paramount global power owes itself to the vision and dedication of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Shehbaz Sharif, who is presently the Opposition Leader in National Assembly, expressed gratitude […]

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Chinese envoy appreciates PM Imran Khan for supportive statements

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong this week appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan for his supportive statements in favor of China.Addressing ‘The Communist Party of China (CPC) and World Political Parties Summit’ here, the envoy said the recent supporting statements by PM Imran Khan and other Pakistani leaders were very encouraging as […]

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Pakistani govt fully supports Chinese language learning: Education Minister

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The government is fully supporting the learning of Chinese language by the Pakistanis as it believes ‘our future is with China,’ a close aide of Prime Minister Imran Khan said.Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood told Gwadar Pro that Chinese was fast becoming a popular language in Pakistan […]

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3000 acres ready for chilli cultivation under Pakistan-China cooperation: CPEC Authority chief

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority chief Lt. General Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) said this week that the pilot project of Chilli Farm with100 acres had been completed and in the next phase, around 3000 acres of land would be brought under chili cultivation. “Pilot project of Chilli Farm with100 acres is completed,” […]

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Pakistani minister assures support to Chinese steel firms

China Economic Net Islamabad: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz this week assured two Chinese steel firms of complete support as they contribute towards Pakistan’s prosperity. Representatives of the two companies, accompanied by a delegation of the local steel industry, met the Federal Minister and discussed the tax issues. The minister assured […]

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Pakistan China Condiments Industry Alliance inaugurated

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan has announced the inauguration of Pakistan China Condiments Industry Alliance.Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam announced the inauguration on Saturday afternoon stressing that the chilli farming project under the Alliance will enhance its production in the country.He said the Pakistan China Condiments Industry Alliance will promote […]

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CPEC: Rs 2 billion Pakistan-China Technical and Vocational Training Institute to be completed by December

Newswire QUETTA, June 14: Pakistan-China Technical and Vocational Training Institute with a total cost of Rs 2 billion will becompleted by December 2021 in the port city of Gwadar, Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan announced this week.The project is being built under the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The Institute would help fulfilling maritime […]

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Private investors to be encouraged for JVs to speed up industrialization under CPEC

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority chief Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) said thisweek that private investors would be encouraged for Joint Ventures (JVs) to speed up industrialization under CPEC, aflagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).Bajwa however, added that the maximum focus would be on the industries that could […]

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PM Imran Khan lauds President Xi Jinping’s leadership, thanks him for strong Environment Day message

China Economic Net Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan this week lauded Chinese President Xi Jinping’s leadership and expressed gratitude for his strong message on the World Environment Day, hosted by Pakistan. In a tweet, PM Khan said: “I thank President Xi’s strong message on World Environment Day 2021 hosted by Pakistan reflecting our commitment […]

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Chinese Sinopharm one of the best Covid vaccines globally available: Pakistani Interior Minister

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed this week said that Chinese Sinopharm was one of the best Covid vaccines available in the whole world. Speaking to journalists here after inaugurating a coronavirus vaccination facility here, he said Sinopharm is one of the best vaccines available across the globe. “I salute the Chinese […]

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Saudi Arabia is expected to approve Chinese Covid vaccines for pilgrims soon: Sindh Chief Minister

Gwadar Pro Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Saudi Arabia was expected to soon approve the Chinese Covid-19 vaccine for the Hajj pilgrim. Speaking to Gwadar Pro, the Sindh CM said that he had discussed the issue with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki in detail. “This […]

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Investigation into CPEC’s Rawalpindi Ring Road corruption case to be completed within two weeks: PM Imran Khan

Newswire Islamabad, May 31: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the investigation into China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s Rawalpindi-Islamabad Ring Road project corruption scandal will be completed within two weeks.Responding to public queries during a live television programme ‘Aapka Wazir-e-Azam Aap kai Sath (your Prime Minister with you),’ Imran Khan said an anti-corruption team […]

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Massive Chinese investment in Pakistan to bring economic revolution: Gilgit-Baltistan CM

China Economic Net Lahore: Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid has said that the massive investment by China in Pakistan was destined to bring economic revolution in the country. Speaking to journalists here after his visit to ‘Challenge Textile Factory’ established with a cost US $ 150 million by the Chinese group on the Lahore-Multan […]

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Pakistan announces CPEC Business Visa for Chinese investors

Newswire Islamabad: Pakistan has approval a special China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Business Visa to facilitate the Chinese investment in the country.The Federal Cabinet that met here with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair, gave the formal approval, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said at a post-meeting news conference here. The minister said the new policy […]

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Chinese agricultural expert shares China’s experience in poverty alleviation with Pakistan

China Economic Net Beijing: Poverty is a huge problem globally, and poverty alleviation has long been a difficult task for the international community. Within a span of 40 years, placing a high priority on poverty issues and investigating various ways to alleviate poverty, the Chinese government has lifted about 800 million people out of absolute […]

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Gilgit-Baltistan to be developed into a modern tourist spot under CPEC: Pakistan Minister

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Gilgit-Baltistan will be developed into a modern tourist spot under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the with the help of Pakistan’s federal government, Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said this week.In a meeting with Chief Minister Gilgit Muhammad Khalid Khursheed who called on him here, Umar said the […]

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