Pakistan, China to jointly establish Earth Sciences research institute

China and Pakistan are set to establish the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences in Islamabad in October. This collaborative initiative, led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, aims to promote scientific and technological cooperation and talent development between the two countries. The center will focus on research areas such as natural disaster management, geological structures, climate change, and environmental effects, while also facilitating partnerships between Chinese and Pakistani enterprises and institutions. Additionally, the center aims to expand its support to neighboring countries in line with the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.