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Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has underscored the critical need to integrate the transportation system with customs operations to accelerate national development. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad this evening, Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the necessity of establishing connectivity corridors in the coming years to fast-track the country’s economic progress. He expressed regret…

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori hosted a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong at the Governor House on Thursday to discuss a range of topics, including Pak-China relations, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and Chinese investments in Sindh. Officials said that during the meeting, Governor Tessori emphasized the…

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday expressed confidence that Pakistan would witness a revolution in agriculture after its 1,000 experts completed their training in China. “Developing agriculture on modern lines is the need of the hour. Promoting research and education…

Northwest A & F University (NWAFU) of China, in collaboration with the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) of Punjab, Pakistan, and China Machinery Engineering Co Ltd (CMEC), has initiated a strategic partnership for exchanging animal and plant germplasm resources and modern bio-health agricultural technologies. This move is expected to significantly…

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Chinese Premier Li Qiang will embark on a three-day official visit to Pakistan next month. According to diplomatic sources, Premier Li will arrive in Islamabad on October 14 for a bilateral visit, followed by his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on October…

Islamabad:Experts have said that there was a need to shift from a reactive portrayal of CPEC to a proactive approach for countering negative media propaganda against CPEC. The experts were speaking during a roundtable discussion on “Narratives on the CPEC and role of media” hosted here by Institute of Regional…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that Pak-China friendship is inevitable not only for both countries but also for the region and global peace and development. Talking to Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong who called on him at his office, the prime minister said that China has provided unconditional support…

Seeing in believing. Pakistani delegates witnessed “rise and shine” of Kazak minority and Xibe minority in Chabuchar County, Yining, Xinjiang. Both are among 56 ethnic groups in China. Having physically observed living standards of Kazaks, their bustling life, kids’ education, civic amenities, surrounding ambience, well-furnished homes and livelihood have answered…

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Friday okayed starting negotiations on the Financial Commitment Agreement between China and Pakistan Railways for the upgradation of the ML-1 project, a vital part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif directed that the final agreement…

PESHAWAR: Speakers at a roundtable discussion here on Friday said that certain anti-state forces were conspiring to undermine the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which was a project of the development for the country. The roundtable titled “CPEC: Opportunities and Challenges” was organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Peshawar,…