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President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to deepening bilateral ties with China, lauding Beijing’s vital role in Pakistan’s socio-economic development and regional stability. During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president emphasized the vast potential for enhanced collaboration…

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the Pakistani shipping sector is set for a major transformation following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Shipping Corporation and China’s Shandong Xinxu Group. The federal minister expressed these views while addressing MoU signing…

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the government was building a safe and business-friendly environment for the Chinese community in Pakistan. “The confidence of Chinese companies in the Pakistani economy is extremely important for our economic future,” the prime minister said while chairing a meeting regarding…

Dressed in her traditional Balochi attire, Aidah stood out as a vibrant symbol of cultural exchange during the recent “Discover SCO – Explore Magnificent Xinjiang” learning expedition held recently. The event brought together 100 international students from 35 countries representing nearly 50 Chinese universities, including a vibrant contingent from Pakistan,…

Islamabad: A high-level delegation from the Chinese Embassy, led by Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Shew Wen Jiang, visited the Pakistan Television (PTV) Islamabad Centre and commended the national broadcaster’s efforts to promote positive bilateral relations between China and Pakistan. During the visit, the delegation toured the Newsroom, Master Control…

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the security arrangements for Chinese nationals across Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad. The meeting was convened in light of growing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and rising concerns over potential security threats. The Prime…

Pakistan’s rice exports to China have seen impressive growth in the first half of 2025, reflecting the success of China’s economic policies aimed at boosting trade relations and diversifying supply chains. Data from the China General Administration of Customs shows that Pakistan’s shipments of semi-wholly milled rice (commodity code 10063020)…

Govt’s plan to distribute Chinese-made electric bikes, loaders among youth has been hailed as a game-changer for Pakistan’s urban transportation, especially in cities like Gwadar and Quetta. The government on Saturday unveiled plans to distribute over 100,000 Chinese-made electric bikes and more than 300,000 electric loaders and rickshaws among youth…

July 21, 2025 (MLN): Under the Prime Minister’s ongoing initiative to modernize Pakistan’s agriculture sector, 100 agriculture graduates left for China on Sunday to begin six months of advanced training in crop breeding and genomics at the Southwest University of Science and Technology. This is part of Batch-II of the…

ISLAMABAD: China’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan has soared by 90.4%, reaching $1.22 billion in fiscal year 2024–25, up from $643.2 million recorded in FY 2023–24. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and reported by Gwadar Pro, this surge in investment highlights China’s…