Opinion Editorials

The current government comprises the political parties that consider themselves the champion of Pakistan-China relationship. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) takes pride in attributing Pak-China friendship to the founder of the party. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) claims a major role in providing policy guidelines for economic cooperation in the late 1990s, especially…

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has now entered into a new phase of rapid development in the country. It seems that the change of gears in the policy making and decision making have once again put the CPEC and Pak-China bilateral relations on the roll coaster which is good omen…

After the successful execution of first phase of CPEC, it was perceived that there is a need for a strong central body which can facilitate smooth implementation of second phase of CPEC. A strong body can help overcome the challenges of coordination and bridge the gap between investors and institutions…

The heydays of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are set to come back after the dramatic return of “Shehbaz Speed”, a famous title awarded by China a few years back to then CM Punjab Shehbaz Sharif, who is now the Prime Minister of Pakistan. “Shehbaz Speed” had once become…

Political turmoil diverted attention from economic turmoil. Economic indicators disappeared from the screens and political number started to occupy the mainstream media. However, it could not change the reality and facts. The fact is that economy is not performing well. Despite, all the claims and rosy picture strategy of outgoing…

Human beings have always craved community and connection. It is evident from a cursory look at the history to realize that the world today, with all its technological and social development, cultural diversity, languages and heritage is the result of millennia of intermingling of different peoples – sharing ideologies, cultures…

BRI: HEIGHT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DIPLOMACY Chinese One Belt & One Road Initiative has become sign of economic recovery, strength, stability and of course sustainability in all the member countries although internal economic fault lines and limited capacity building mechanism are one of the main impediments of it. That is why…

By Dr. Wang Xu Pakistan is the only all-weather strategic cooperative partner of China. The political instability in Pakistan is always a cause for concern. However, with the time-honored history and solid foundation of friendship, and having just celebrated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic ties, the…

CPEC—AN ELEMENT OF NATIONAL POWER ALMOST every state aspires to bolster its national power. All available assets are employed to expand the national power base and project power in global politics. Along with multiple power elements, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor adds a new pivotal dimension to Pakistan’s national power. CPEC…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Pakistan to attend the 48th meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) in Pakistan. For the first time, China was invited to the crucial high-level meeting of OIC, where Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a keynote speech. During his visit…