Celina Ali Islamabad: China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) this week hosted a roundtable discussion titled, “Astana Summit 2024: Solidifying SCO’s Partnerships”. The event was moderated by Dr Talat Shabbir, Director CPSC. The speakers at the roundtable included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Pakistan Food Festival was inaugurated this week at the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel in Chengdu, celebrating the rich culinary heritage and diverse flavors of Pakistan. The event saw the participation of several distinguished guests and officials, including Director General Zhang Tao of the Sichuan Foreign Affairs Office, Director General Jiang Bin of the […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this week that his recent five-day visit to China was highly successful, with a high-powered Chinese delegation expected to visit Pakistan soon. Chairing the federal cabinet meeting here, the Prime Minister emphasized that the collective efforts of his team, including federal ministers and secretaries, were instrumental in making […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Huawei Technologies Pakistan has successfully executed Huawei Tech connect 2024, said an official statement this week. This event was focused on bringing Digital Transformation to the SME sector of Pakistan, revolutionizing the way organizations operate with a steadfast approach towards improving the Information and communications technology (ICT) landscape of Pakistan. The cross-Industry […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan said this week that the just concluded Pakistan-China Business Forum 2024 will boost and strengthens the bilateral economic relation between both sides. He stressed the Pakistan-China Business Forum, a key event aimed at enhancing trade and investment ties between the two nations, concluded on June […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan and the Government of China this week celebrated the successful completion of the project “Strengthening PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) Related Manufacturing Capacities in Pakistan” at a closing ceremony held here. Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme,(PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, appreciated the […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said this week that the focus of second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is promotion of business to business (B2B) links between Pakistan and China. In a video message ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China, he maintained that a delegation […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) this week organized a commemorative event titled: “73 Years of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relationship: A Partnership of Peace and Development.” The panelists included eminent speakers from academia, research and business community. The Embassy of People’s Republic of China was represented by […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: China and Pakistan this week discussed cooperation in satellite technology to promote bilateral cooperation in science and technology for enhancing digital connectivity between both sides. Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal held a meeting with Vice President of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), Lin Yiming to discuss the ongoing collaboration between […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan’s Central Development Working Party (CDWP) this week recommended a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project worth Pakistani Rs 567453.369 million (RMB 14775 million) to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). The project related to Transport & Communication sector presented in the meeting namely “China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Karakorum Highway […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The 13th session of the Joint Working Committee on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has concluded with a pivotal agreement on the bidding process for the modernization of the Karachi to Peshawar railway line, designated as ML-1. Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal announced after the meeting held this week that […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by Huawei Pakistan’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sun Xiaofei along with his senior management team at Finance Division this week. Mr. Xiaofei briefed the Finance Minister on the various digital and ICT initiatives of Huawei. He highlighted Huawei’s significant contribution to […]
Read MoreNewswire ISLAMABAD, May 24: Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said this week that the friendship between Pakistan and China had stood the test of time and grown ever stronger with each passing year. “73 years ago, Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations. Today, we celebrate the enduring bonds of a friendship that has stood […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan said this week that One-China principle is supported by the United Nations. “Pakistan’s policy on the question of Taiwan is consistent, clear and principled. Pakistan adheres to One-China policy and we consider Taiwan as an inalienable part of the People’s Republic of China. We have called for and we reiterate the call […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: The Consul General of China in Karachi Yang Yundong this week reiterated his commitment to work together with Pakistan to further strengthen the all weather strategic cooperative partnership of both friendly countries and jointly build a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. While addressing a seminar held here […]
Read MoreIslamabad: State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja this week highlighted Huawei’s significant contributions to the global technological landscape and its positive impact on Pakistan. Speaking at a ceremony organized by Huawei Pakistan on the occasion of World Telecommunication Day, she said that the Pakistani government was committed to ensuring internet access, […]
Read MoreMia Shah – Gwadar Pro Beijing: Liaoning Petrochemical College held the launching ceremony of a training program in March for Pakistani employees of Shandong Zhongyang Group to study in China. Yu Zhongdang, the college president, expressed his gratitude to the Department of Education of Liaoning Province, the Embassy of Pakistan in China, Shandong Zhongyang Group, […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: President of Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), Moazzam Ghurki has stated that the Pakistani fishing industry is immensely attractive to Chinese investors. China has a huge consumer market for aquatic products and is one of the largest buyers in Pakistan. The main aquatic categories of Pakistan’s exports to […]
Read MoreWang Xiaotong – China Economic Net Beijing: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal was on a three-day visit in Beijing last week. During the media interaction held in the Pakistani Embassy in China, he revealed that they are working with the Chinese counterparts to define parameters of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: A delegation of Huawei Pakistan led by Mr. Ethan Sun, CEO Huawei Pakistan; Mr. Ahmed Bilal Masood, Director Subsidiary Board & Deputy CEO; Mr. Yushaoning, Vice CEO; and Mr. Ahmad Mehboob, Senior Manager Government Affairs called on Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal in his office on Friday afternoon. “Pakistanis are the second biggest […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Gwadar: Federal Minister for Marine Affairs Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh on Saturday afternoon inaugurated Free Zone Agriculture Industrial Park in Gwadar. The opening ceremony was held at the China Business Center. Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Pansad Khan Bilidi and Chairman China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) also participated in the opening ceremony. Addressing the […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Thursday afternoon directed the National Agriculture Research Centre (NARC) to benefit from the Chinese technology to boost the agriculture sector. Speaking during his visit to NARC, Rana Tanveer Hussain said the purpose of his visit was to evaluate research […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan this week acknowledged that an influx of approximately USD 25 billion of Chinese investment under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) between 2013 and 2018 put several Pakistani sectors on the highway of prosperity. The observation was made during a high-level meeting here chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. The event served […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Peshawar: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Agriculture University Peshawar and Pakistan and Beijing Engineering Research Center for the Hydrid Wheat China at a ceremony held here this week. Vice Chancellor of Agricultural University Peshawar, Pakistan Professor Dr Jahan Bakht and Director of Beijing Engineering Research Center for Hybrid Wheat, China […]
Read MoreGwadar 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week expressed gratitude to China for its unwavering support to Pakistan in various fields. Addressing the Joint Session of the Parliament, the President reiterated the country’s steadfast commitment to collaborating with it to advance shared goals of fostering regional peace, promoting connectivity, and stability, including the completion of […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this week that the Chinese culture and language were rapidly becoming popular all over the world. He maintained that the economic and cultural relations between Pakistan and China were developing rapidly due to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In his message on the International Day of Chinese language […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) Chairman Shahzad Ali Malik this week highlighted China’s pivotal role in replicating the decades-long highly successful experience of hybrid rice in Pakistan. He emphasized the immense potential of hybrid seeds in achieving import substitution and fostering surplus production for export in various crops, including cotton, wheat, […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz this week inaugurated a project to provide 20,000 China-made motorcycles and Electric-bikes through the Chief Minister Youth Initiative for students across the province. Thanks to this effort by CM Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, students now have the opportunity to acquire motorcycles and e-bikes through convenient interest-free monthly installment […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistani and Chinese authorities this week discussed proposals to build a five-star hotel here. China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) held high-level discussions with key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and the Punjab Central Business District Authority. “The proposals for prestigious 5-star hotels, with a proposed land requirement […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 42.02% during the first eight 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 on Tuesday afternoon. The overall exports to China were recorded […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: In a significant move towards financial digitization in Pakistan, Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has entered a strategic partnership with Zong, the China-based leading telecommunications provider in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to provide seamless and innovative digital financial solutions, reinforcing the shared vision of both entities to drive financial inclusivity and digital […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz this week ordered policy formulation to export buffalo meat and milk to China. In a meeting on the Livestock Department, the CM reviewed the livestock related measures. The CM stressed that only vaccinated and tagged cattle would be brought to cattle markets and slaughterhouses, adding that authentic […]
Read MoreLahore: Punjab Provincial Minister of Industry and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain visited Raya Golf and Country Club Defence this week and attended the launching ceremony of a new solar product by the Chinese company Huawei as a special guest. Alongside officials from the Chinese company, the provincial minister jointly launched the new solar product. The […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is preparing to put in place a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework, said an official announcement. The CCP said China had made significant investments in Pakistan through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and various Chinese companies operating in the country. “This investment is expected to increase manifold […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreGwadar 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 […]
Read MoreStaff 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 […]
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