Chinese Embassy holds annual event to award outstanding Pakistani staff of CPEC projects

Staff Writer Islamabad: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan this week organised a well-attended annual event to award the outstanding Pakistani staff of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Projects 2022 in recognition of their services. During the ceremony, the representatives of the Pakistani staff from three projects – Mr. Mir Arslan Ali, from Matiari to Lahore […]

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No amount of propaganda can impact iron-clad friendship between Pakistan and China, says FO at Year-End Review briefing

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan said this week that no amount of propaganda could shake the two countries’ unbreakable friendship. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told journalists at a Year-End Review briefing that China is Pakistan’s close friend and that ties with Beijing are a permanent feature of foreign policy. “Pakistan and China are close […]

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China has played a key role to underscore significance of cultural and educational exchanges via BRI, CPEC: Webinar

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistani and Chinese scholars this week acknowledged that China had played a key role in creating regional awareness to underscore the significance of cultural and educational exchanges via its ventures like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The scholars from Pakistan and China emphasized forging close […]

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Chinese Ambassador renews China’s commitment to help eliminate Pakistan’s energy crises

Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong this week renewed the commitment of China to help eliminate Pakistan’s energy crises. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) award ceremony organised by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) here, the envoy highlighted the power projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). […]

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China-supported indigenous submarine development project in achieves mega milestone

Staff Writer Karachi: The China-supported indigenous submarine development project in Pakistan this week achieved another mega milestone, when the Keel Laying Ceremony of first HANGOR Class Submarine and Steel Cutting of second Submarine was held at Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) here. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion […]

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Prominent journalist Shafqat Ali conferred ‘Friend in Pakistan 2022’ award

Newswire Islamabad: Prominent Pakistani journalist Shafqat Ali has been conferred a special award “Friend in Pakistan 2022” by the Chinese Consulate General in Karachi. Certificates of these awards have been given to Pakistani academicians, scholars and media practitioners in recognition of their services to promote deeper understanding of China. Along with Shafqat Ali, 38 Pakistani […]

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China to support Punjab for rapid industrialization

Gwadar Pro Lahore: China will support Punjab, Pakistan for rapid industrialization, a senior Chinese diplomat said. Zhao Shiren, Chinese Consul General in Lahore during his visit to Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) held discussions on different areas for increasing mutual cooperation between the two sides. During the interaction, the two sides resolved to […]

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7th forum on China-Pakistan scientific, technological & economic cooperation held

China Economic Net Beijing: The 7th forum on China-Pakistan scientific, technological & economic cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was held by the Pakistan Study Centre at Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU) this week. The scientific, technological and economic cooperation between China and Pakistan has continuously injected new impetus into the closer […]

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Chinese Consul General awards 38 Pakistanis as “Friend in Pakistan”

Gwadar Pro Karachi: The Chinese Consul General in Karachi Li Bijian has conferred 38 Pakistani nationals a special award “Friend in Pakistan 2022” in a ceremony held at the Chinese Consulate General in Karachi. Certificates of these awards have been given to Pakistani academicians, scholars and media practitioners in recognition of their services to promote […]

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China-Pakistan Folk Music Concert highlights ironclad friendship

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: To promote China-Pakistan cultural exchanges and cooperation, the China Cultural Centre in Pakistan and Hebei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism of China with the collaboration of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) jointly produced a China-Pakistan Folk Music Concert to highlight the bilateral ironclad friendship. This folk music concert was performed […]

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Pak-China SEZ collaboration to boost Pakistan’s economy: Chairman SEZA

China Economic Net Lahore: “At the critical moment when Pakistan’s economy is passing through an era of stagflation, SEZs are significant for shaping Pakistan’s new ‘industrial identity’, under which Pakistan is supposed to stand side by side with Chinese companies to embark on contemporary economic projects,” highlighted S.M. Naveed, Chairman, Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), […]

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Sino-Pak dual diploma programme launched

Gwadar Pro Faisalabad: Two Pakistani and Chinese educational institutions this week launched a Sino-Pak dual diploma programme here. Bailie Vocational College China and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) launched the dual diploma programme in Modern Agriculture Technology in collaboration with Tang International Education Group in which students will spend two years at UAF and […]

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China ramps up livelihood, economic support amid COVID-19 control

Xinhua Beijing: Local governments across China are rolling out policies to support businesses and residents amid the ongoing COVID-19 control, allowing virus-hit supermarkets to reopen sooner and reducing operating costs for struggling companies. The Chinese capital Beijing promised to expedite the reopening of shopping malls and supermarkets that sell livelihood-related products, as the latest effort […]

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CPEC offers lucrative investment opportunities: Vietnamese envoy

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan Nguyen Tien Phong said this week that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) offered lucrative investment opportunities. Addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), he mentioned that CPEC had played a great role in developing undeveloped areas in Pakistan. He highlighted […]

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Pakistani, Chinese universities sign agreement to promote cooperation

Gwadar Pro Sargodha: University of Sargodha and Tang Chinese Education & Technology Ltd this week inked an agreement to promote cooperation in academic, educational and cultural spheres. According to UoS, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed at University of Sargodha. The agreement was duly signed by Additional Director Office of the Research Innovation […]

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China’s optimized COVID-19 response measures based on practical experience, data

China Economic Net Beijing: A Chinese health official said on Saturday that the 20 newly released measures on epidemic prevention and control were well conceived based on ample practical experience and related assessment data. On the basis of the ninth edition of the country’s COVID-19 control protocols, these measures, which were announced on Friday, optimized […]

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Digital technology propels China’s pursuit for common prosperity

China Economic Net Hangzhou: The 2022 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit that concluded this week has demonstrated the role of digital technologies in advancing common prosperity in China, with a focus on expanding businesses, bridging the urban-rural divide and narrowing the income gap. Numerous case studies, on-site presentations and informed voices at the conference asserted […]

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Beijing bourse unveils rules for margin trading, securities lending

China Economic Net Beijing: The Beijing Stock Exchange has unveiled rules for margin trading and securities lending to prepare for the start of such businesses. The new businesses will help meet investors’ diversified trading demand, improve the pricing function of the market and boost market liquidity, according to the bourse. The rules are generally in […]

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Will the yuan clearing deal benefit Pakistan and China?

China Economic Net Beijing: China’s central bank has signed an agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan to establish RMB clearing arrangements in Pakistan. According to a statement on the People’s Bank of China website, these arrangements will assist enterprises and financial institutions in both countries in conducting cross-border transactions using RMB. They will also […]

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Pakistan’s seafood exports to China increase 34 percent in Jan-Sept 2022

Gwadar Pro Beijing: Pakistan’s seafood export to China topped $ 141.57 million, an increase of 34% in the month of January-September year-on-year, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) data showed. According to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), the trade of flours & […]

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China-Pak Horticulture Research and Demonstration Centre Inaugurated

China Economic Net Wuhan: The China-Pakistan Horticulture Research and Demonstration Centre (CPHRDC), a collaboration between Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), was unveiled this week. Certificates were awarded to the joint research project in charge at the site. CPHRDC is an international research and demonstration centre facility at Huazhong Agricultural […]

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China deploys in-situ deep-sea station for uncrewed research

Xinhua Beijing: Chinese researchers have deployed an in-situ scientific experiment station on the seabed that will enable long-term uncrewed scientific research in the deep sea, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said. The researchers aboard the research vessel Tansuo-2 (Discovery 2), carrying the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior), deployed the station during their […]

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PCBF keen to promote Chinese investment in Pakistan

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan-China Business Forum (PCBF) this week expressed keen interest to promote Chinese investment in Pakistan. The PCNF delegation led by Chairman Sheikh Nasir Ali visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). The delegation discussed various options to boost Pakistan-China business and investment cooperation. The delegation vowed to work jointly for facilitating […]

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Chinese scientists detect brightest gamma-ray burst to date

Xinhua Beijing: Chinese scientists have detected the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) to date through combined observations from both Earth and space, according to the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The combined observations were made on Oct. 9, 2022, by China’s Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), the […]

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Chinese CG presents $ 100,000 to CM Sindhi for Karachi welfare and RMB 500,000 for flood affectees

Gwadar Pro Karachi: Chinese Consul General (CM) in Karachi Li Bijian this week presented a cheque of $ 100,000 to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah for Karachi welfare and another of RMB 500,000 for the CM’s Fund for flood-affected people. The senior Chinese diplomat briefed Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on […]

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28 CPEC projects worth $ 18.8 billion have been completed

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Twenty-eight projects have been completed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with the cost of $ 18.8 billion, Pakistan’s National Assembly was told. The completed projects include 12 projects in the Energy sector, 10 projects of Infrastructure development and six projects in the Socio-Economic Development sector. In a written reply to the National […]

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CRBC donates US $ 100,000 to Pakistani Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) this week presented a cheque worth $ 100,000 USD to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to contribute to Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund. The delegation of Chinese construction firm CRBC, headed by President Ye Chengyin, held a meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif here. During the meeting, […]

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Huge investments under CPEC to reinvigorate various sectors of Pakistan’s economy: President Arif Alvi

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi said this week that huge investments under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will further reinvigorate various sectors of Pakistan’s economy besides attracting investment from friendly countries in different sectors of the Pakistani economy. The President mentioned that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being developed across the country under the 2nd […]

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16 start-ups from across Pakistan pitch business ideas for HUAWEI CLOUD startup program

Newswire Islamabad: Sixteen different start-ups from across Pakistan pitched their business ideas to a set of decorated judges during the Chinese giant Huawei’s ‘HUAWEI CLOUD start-up program.’ The program is a global support program launched by HUAWEI CLOUD for global startups. The main purpose is to help and accelerate the business growth of technology startups […]

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China Three Gorges Corporation donates Rs.153 million to PM’s Flood Relief Fund

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: A delegation of China Three Gorges Corporation met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week and presented a cheque of Rs.153 million to PM’s flood relief fund to support the rehabilitation of the flood-stricken people. The delegation was led by the Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad Nong Rong. Chairman of China Three Gorges Corporation […]

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