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China, Pakistan to deepen strategic cooperation: Chinese CG
KARACHI: Consul General of People’s Republic of China in Karachi, Yang Yundong has said that all-weather strategic cooperation between Pakistan and China has continued to deepen under the joint guidance and promotion of President Xi Jinping and Pakistani leaders. Speaking at the media briefing at the consulate, organised to…
Read More »Chinese General, COAS discuss strengthening military cooperation
RAWALPINDI: General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic of China, met with met with General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, on Wednesday, according to a statement from the military. The meeting, held at the General Headquarters (GHQ), was…
Read More »Pakistan, China ink MoUs worth $250m to boost agriculture, food processing
BEIJING: Pakistani and Chinese companies on Tuesday signed 13 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth $250 million on fostering joint ventures and investment partnerships in the animal fodder and fruits and vegetables processing sectors. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi witnessed the signing ceremony held at the conclusion of a day-long…
Read More »PCJCCI Vice President highlights Chinese investments and opportunities for Pakistan’s industrial development
LAHORE: Vice President of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Zafar Iqbal said during a meeting with the executive body that approximately 2,300 Chinese companies of varying scales are currently operating in Pakistan, investing across diverse sectors, including those under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He highlighted…
Read More »Aleem Khan vows to facilitate Chinese investors in Special Economic Zones
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Pakistan’s Privatisation Minister Abdul Aleem Khan promised to facilitate Chinese investors in Special Economic Zones (SEZs). SEZs are usually subject to different and more favorable economic regulations compared to other parts of the same country, which include tax incentives and the opportunity to pay lower tariffs.…
Read More »CPEC’s Success Story: $25 Billion Invested Across 38 Completed Projects
ISLAMABAD: A total of 38 projects worth over $25 billion have been completed and 23 development projects at cost of $2.1 billion are currently under implementation in various sectors under the framework of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to documents available with this correspondent which were presented in a meeting…
Read More »China reaffirms strong support for Pakistan’s fight against terrorism
A Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson reiterated Beijing’s strong backing for Pakistan in its ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, particularly in the troubled region of Balochistan. During a regular press briefing on Wednesday, Lin Jian expressed China’s unwavering commitment to supporting Pakistan’s fight against the menace of terrorism. “Let me say…
Read More »Pakistani, Chinese militaries to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise
The Western Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will send troops to Pakistan for a joint anti-terrorism exercise set to take place from late November to mid-December, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced on Tuesday. The operation, titled “Warrior-VIII,” will centre on collaborative counter-terrorism tactics and strike…
Read More »Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to Afghan stability
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has briefed China about the use of Afghan territory by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its affiliates, and shared fresh evidence on how the neighbouring country is threatening regional peace. The evidence was shared with the Chinese special envoy on Afghanistan Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong during his visit…
Read More »Pakistan invites Chinese companies to invest in renewable energy to cut reliance on fuel imports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to China has invited Chinese companies to invest in the country’s renewable energy and offshore wind sectors, state-run media reported on Monday, as Islamabad seeks to cut its reliance on expensive fuel imports amid its prolonged energy crisis. Pakistan has suffered from an energy crisis that stems…
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