Gwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistan’s Punjab Home Department this week issued a directive under which non-China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, which fail to provide bulletproof vehicles for Chinese nationals working on them within two days, will be shut down. The decision, aimed at ensuring the safety of Chinese nationals, underscores the Punjab government’s commitment to safeguarding […]

Newswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with the Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an, on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington this week. During the meeting, Muhammad Aurangzeb lauded China’s invaluable contribution to Pakistan’s development through initiatives such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and support at […]

Newswire Islamabad: A group of 12 Pakistani technicians recently participated a course in China, focusing on enhancing their expertise in surveying and mapping technology The completion of the second technical training aimed at establishing Pakistan’s new generation national geodetic datum, marks a significant milestone, said Pakistani officials. This training initiative stems from Pakistan’s 2011 request […]

Newswire Islamabad: A contingent of Chinese military forces participated in the annual Pakistan Day parade held in Islamabad this week much to the delight of the Pakistani leaders and public. Pakistan had extended an invitation to the friendly People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China to participate in this customary event, alongside military representatives from other […]

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the security forces for their successful thwarting of the attack on the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Complex. In a statement, he highlighted the exceptional bravery and professional prowess displayed by the security forces in confronting the attackers, emphasizing that such actions […]

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistani Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb this week expressed his strong interest in engaging Chinese investors through the groundbreaking initiative of issuing Panda bonds, aiming to raise up to US $ 300 million for the first time this year. In a statement, Minister Aurangzeb highlighted the significance of venturing […]

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashimi this week embarked on a significant visit to the School of Journalism at Tsinghua University, marking the inauguration of the new Pakistan Culture and Communication Studies office and agreeing to boost cooperation. This pivotal moment aimed to deepen the ties between China and Pakistan, particularly in […]

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari this week thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for extending him warm congratulations on his re-election as the President of Pakistan. While replying to President Xi’s letter, the president expressed his commitment to working closely with the Chinese President to deepen practical cooperation, strengthen the all-weather partnership, and […]

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China this week provided USD 100,000 worth “Emergency Aid” to the government of Pakistan for residents of the rain-hit areas in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. China provides emergency aid to Pakistan for rain-hit areas in Balochistan, KP “On March 14, the donation ceremony for emergency aid provided by the Chinese government to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 40.01 per cent during the first six months of the current fiscal year (2023-24) as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced. The overall exports to China were recorded at […]

Gwadar Pro Lahore: The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) organized a vibrant event at Faletti’s Hotel in Lahore on Friday afternoon (Feb 2) to celebrate the Chinese New Year. A delegation from Punjab University (PU), comprising teachers and students and led by the Director of the PU Confucius Institute, Professor Dr. Shafiqur […]

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 […]

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, […]