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BEIJING – July 1: Pakistan’s exports of knitted and crocheted garments to China, including jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, and waistcoats, have registered an 11% increase in the first five months of 2025, according to the latest data released by China Customs. The exports reached $4.30 million, up from $3.87 million during…

Islamabad / Astana – June 26: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan affirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional trade and connectivity during his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Transport Ministers’ Summit on Wednesday. Khan stated that Pakistan has made notable progress in highway development under the China-Pakistan…

China has rolled over $3.4 billion in loans to Pakistan, two senior Pakistani government officials told Reuters on Sunday, in a move that will help boost Islamabad’s foreign exchange reserves, a requirement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Beijing rolled over $2.1bn, which has been in Pakistan’s central bank’s reserves…

Pakistan, China Reaffirm UN Cooperation During 5th Round of Multilateral Consultations in Beijing BEIJING / ISLAMABAD, June 26 (APP) – Pakistan and China on Thursday held the fifth round of consultations on multilateral issues in Beijing, emphasizing their strong alignment on matters concerning regional and global peace, security, and the…

BEIJING, Jun 25 (APP): The strategic significance of the China-Pakistan-Bangladesh relationship is reflected in multiple dimensions such as geopolitics, economic cooperation, security and stability and global governance. Its core value lies in reshaping the development pattern of South Asia and even the global South through regional cooperation. These views were…

Unlike NATO, which is a military alliance, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can help promote peace and serve as an important tool for safeguarding the development of countries in the region, said Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday when attending the SCO Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, East…

LAHORE – In a major development aimed at enhancing bilateral economic ties, the Chinese Consulate General and the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) leadership on Tuesday agreed to upscale bilateral trade, tap into China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) advantages, and explore opportunities for joint ventures in Pakistan’s textile industry.…

ISLAMABAD / BEIJING – Pakistan’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Lt. Gen. Muhammad Asim Malik, attended the 20th Meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Council of SCO Member States held in Beijing, China, reaffirming Pakistan’s firm stance on regional peace, dialogue, and multilateral cooperation. During his visit, Lt. Gen. Malik…

BEIJING – Pakistan’s National Security Adviser, Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik, is currently on an official visit to China, where he participated in the meeting of Secretaries of the Security Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). During the session, Lt. Gen. Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering stance on global peace,…

BEIJING – Pakistan’s exports of animal-based flours and meals to China grew by 16% year-on-year during the first five months of 2025, reflecting strengthening agricultural trade ties under the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) Phase-II. According to data from the General Administration of Customs…