Opinion Editorials

As China and Pakistan mark 10 years of CPEC and enter into the second phase of the project, both countries mutually, celebrate the arrival of Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The second phase is aimed at stimulating economic growth, alleviating poverty, and strengthening regional connectivity. China’s unparalleled support has escalated…

The process of socio-economic development in developing countries presents formidable challenges, yet valuable insights can be gleaned from China’s exemplary achievements. The swiftness with which the lives of so many have been transformed in human history serves as an inspiring testament to the nation’s success. Approximately three years ago, I…

In an impressive ceremony on July 31 to mark the successful completion of 10 years of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), China and Pakistan commemorated the completion of the first decade in Islamabad. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, who key-noted this ceremony as the special envoy of Chinese President Xi…

INSPIRED by President Xi’s vision of regional connectivity and people-centric development model, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an important part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its flagship project with Gwadar Port as the Jewel in the crown of CPEC. CPEC is a long-term bilateral economic project…

2023 marks the 10th year of the Belt and Road initiative and its flagship project China-Pak Economic Corridor(CPEC). This landmark has been achieved at a time when countries across the world are facing difficulties to recover from the vulnerabilities of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, climate change, unemployment, and depleting resources. However,…

CPEC means connectivity. With roadways and seaways, the airways corridor connects the people of Pakistan and China. In a watershed moment, China Southern Airline played its part by resuming the air route from Lahore, an economic hub in Punjab to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang (China). First direct flight has…

The 11th of March, 2023 witnessed an historic rapprochement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, forged by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Iran and Saudi Arabia have traditionally been arch-rivals in the Middle East, the former resisting the leadership of Saudi Arabia and the latter…

The process of socio-economic development in developing countries is a challenging task. There is much to learn however from the successes of China; never in human history have the lives of so many been transformed so quickly. China realized four decades ago that the key to socio-economic development was largely…

China-Pakistan relationship has always been under scrutiny by Western powers and their allies in the region. They oppose closeness and brotherhood between the two countries. They want to undermine this relationship and create bad blood between the brotherly nations. It fits to their objectives to contain China and create chaos…

China Pakistan Economic Corridor by supplementing Pakistan’s socio-economic development as the tremendous human capital of the region has been proving as the biggest asset for the country. By marking the 10th anniversary of its launch under the flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative, CPEC has unfolded substantial opportunities for…