CPEC
Khaliq Achakzai proposes visit by lawmakers to assess situation.
Updated 18 Mar, 2025 11:33am
China and Pakistan can develop a mutual cooperation framework excluding the direct involvement of Chinese private security personnel.
Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:05am
Yang Yundong says both countries encouraging more ships to use Gwadar Port for trade.
Published 15 Mar, 2025 02:18pm
Thar Coalfield Block-1 project covers 150km with a coal reserve of 2.6 billion tonnes.
Updated 14 Mar, 2025 11:20am
Says country needs unity, political stability and social justice in speech marred by noisy sloganeering from opposition members.
Updated 10 Mar, 2025 06:36pm
Pakistan reaffirms that ensuring the safety of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions is the foremost responsibility of the government.
Updated 06 Feb, 2025 06:00pm
Balochistan govt imposes ban on commercial transportation on CPEC highway at Talar checkpoint on Sundays.
Published 01 Feb, 2025 05:28am
Progress of CPEC 2.0 reviewed; China continues to be Pakistan's "all-weather strategic partner".
Published 28 Jan, 2025 03:05pm
Asif calls new airport vital component of CPEC; CM Bugti boasts of employment opportunities for locals.
Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:48am
Foreign secretary, Chinese vice minister discuss bilateral ties; ambassador sees more strategic cooperation in future.
Updated 12 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Accuses federal govt of exploiting Balochistan’s resources, including Reko Diq and Gwadar Port, while depriving locals of their livelihoods.
Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:50am
Pakistan continues to navigate possible tension from West over its ties with China and CPEC amidst economic challenges.
Updated 23 Dec, 2024 08:35am
Says project brought $25 billion in direct investment in 11 years.
Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Current CPEC slowdown doesn't mean China has lost interest in the connectivity project or in Pakistan.
Updated 09 Dec, 2024 08:58am
Ahsan Iqbal directs relevant authorities to complete homework at the earliest.
Updated 07 Dec, 2024 12:44pm
Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong hails Pakistan-China relationship's "strategic significance".
Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:25pm
“We would not allow any effort to derail Pakistan-China strategic partnership,” FO spokesperson asserts.
Updated 14 Nov, 2024 05:17pm
If China's security concerns aren't addressed satisfactorily, it may affect bilateral ties. CT cooperation should be pursued instead of having foreign forces here.
Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:58am
Per sources, China wants to bring its "own security staff to protect its citizens"; Pakistan has so far not agreed to this.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:28pm
Ziaul Hassan Lanjar announces Rs50m reward for CTD team investigating the incident; says will recommend them for police medals.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 06:38pm
The issue lies not in the sincerity and dedication of Pakistan’s law enforcement but in their capacity and access to effective surveillance equipment.
Updated 03 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Selling Afghanistan’s lithium, copper and iron deposits to Beijing would help its ailing economy.
Published 25 Oct, 2024 01:28pm
Participants reject Western sanctions, call for use of national currencies in mutual settlements: joint communique seeks talks for setting up SCO bank.
Updated 17 Oct, 2024 08:20am
Says "stable Afghanistan essential", highlights poverty; India's Jaishankar claims cross-border activities "characterised by terrorism".
Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:18pm
Chinese premier inaugurates Gwadar airport, calls port city ‘cornerstone’ of regional development; visiting dignitary meets military leadership.
Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:05am
No group has so far claimed responsibility for kidnapping the three officials.
Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:15am
Ahsan seeks conclusion of funding terms for ML-1 with China shortly.
Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:38am
Finance minister hopeful of IMF approval for $7bn programme; seeks private sector role in CPEC Phase II.
Updated 25 Sep, 2024 08:43am
Both sides agree on joint exercises, training of GB officers at Xinjiang Police Academy; Chinese minister seeks to enhance ties with Pakistan in all fields.
Published 22 Sep, 2024 07:23am
Home minister Shams Lone says such attacks are aimed at destabilising the country and are a plot against CPEC.
Updated 09 Sep, 2024 10:03am
