Opinion Editorials

Fairly rational, the billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) emerged as an important facet of Pakistan’s economy and President Xi Jinping believes it has potential to “create a brighter future for China and Pakistan”. CPEC was envisioned by leaders of the two countries as a three-phased venture. According to the Long…

NEVER in Pakistan’s history has a project been peddled to the people as a game changer the way that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has been. The government is enthusiastic about the $60 billion worth of concrete carpeted highways, energy projects and special economic zones. Early harvest projects worth $19bn have…

ISLAMABAD: The term “dual circulation” has been a source of attraction ever since it was deliberated upon in the Chinese politburo meeting on May 14. It is now a widely debated subject among experts and governments. It has some proponents who highlight the sheer size of Chinese market and opportunities…

Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese characteristics is three-pronged: i) factors-in the history of the CPC-led revolution and the journey of sacrifice and nation-building that ensued thereafter; ii) acknowledgement and appreciation of the fact that China has arrived, and become a moderately prosperous society; and iii) that this is…

As preparations for 10th Joint Cooperation Committee ( JCC) meeting of the CPEC get into full swing, this year the meeting will be held in an environment where production and distribution systems across the globe have been impacted by the COVID -19 virus and therefore, cooperation within regional partners and…

AT the recent China International Import Expo (CIIE), a Chinese-speaking Pakistani jeweller, Aqeel Ahmed Chaudhry, was very happy because the sapphires and other jewels he exhibited attracted many Chinese businessmen. He was among many Pakistani businessmen who actively participated in this major global trade gala to explore market opportunities in…

2020 has become a watershed year in deepening parliamentary consensus on CPEC. Along with a number of meetings, two major events have brought together all democratic and political key players in the national assembly and senate on a unified agenda; that the future of Pakistan is centred on CPEC trade…

I am honoured to be the 18th Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. A few days ago, I departed from Beijing, flew over the towering Karakorum Mountains and arrived in the beautiful city of Islamabad with joy. Although this is…

The agreement to create the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was formally signed in 2015 between the two governments of China and Pakistan. There are two main parts to the agreement: One is the development of energy, infrastructure, economic zones and development of Gwadar Port leading to the creation of approximately…

President Xi Jinping in his address at UN summit on biodiversity highlighted the importance of slogan “Ecological Civilization: Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth” for COP-15. He advocated for the urgent actions, which must be devised by keeping nature at heart and looking harmony between human and…