China Pakistan Economic Corridor

Pakistan registers 91% growth in FDI mainly in power projects under CPEC: Prof. Zhou

M M AlamJuly 27, 2020

BEIJING: The overall 91% growth in Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan got major support from an increase in Chinese investment, mainly in power projects under the frame of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In the first 11 months of FY20, China was the largest investor with net investment of $855.6 million. As we talk about the […]

CPEC: Eight more projects to be presented in 10th JCC meeting

M M AlamJuly 21, 2020

ISLAMABAD: The government would propose eight new projects relating to transport infrastructure for inclusion in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework for 2020-21 for discussion in the relevant Joint Working Groups of Pakistan and China which would subsequently be presented for approval in the 10th meeting of Joint Coordination Committee on CPEC to be […]

Economy

CPEC construction not to be hindered by COVID-19 pandemic: expert

M M AlamJuly 21, 2020

BEIJING: The construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will not be decelerated but is instead progressing, a leading Chinese academic on the CPEC said. Zhou Rong, a senior research fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at the Renmin University said that CPEC […]

Logical conclusion of mega corruption white collar crime cases topmost priority: Chairman NAB

M M AlamJuly 15, 2020

ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal Wednesday reiterated anti graft watchdog’s commitment to nab the corrupt elements and deal the mega corruption white collar crime cases sternly with zero tolerance. In a statement, he said NAB’s faith was corruption free Pakistan which was in line with its national anti corruption strategy […]

CPEC boosts Pakistan socio-economic development, people wellbeing: China

M M AlamJuly 7, 2020

BEIJING: China on Tuesday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan remarks about China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that it had boosted Pakistan economic and social development, people wellbeing and regional connectivity. “We agree with Prime Minister Imran Khan comments on the CPEC. There has been a major progress and it has boosted Pakistan economic […]

Economy

Govt committed to complete all projects in Gwadar: Asim Bajwa

M M AlamJuly 4, 2020

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Saturday reaffirmed the government resolve to complete all projects in Gwadar in line with directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan. In a tweet, sharing some pictures of under construction Gwadar International airport, Asim Bajwa who is also head of China […]

Business

Pakistan, China launch ‘Shandong Export Online Fair (Round II)’

M M AlamJuly 3, 2020

BEIJING: Pakistan and China launched the 2020 Shandong Export Online Fair (Round II) in Jinan, China, demonstrating a creative way of engaging international business during the COVID-19 lockdown and providing an opportunity for the enterprises from the two countries to carry out business with each other. The online launching ceremony was attended by Hussain Haider, […]

Middle School built in Gwadar under CPEC expanded, handed over to education department

M M AlamJuly 2, 2020

BEIJING: The expansion project of China-Pakistan Gwadar Faqeer Middle School, only institution built in the field of basic education under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, was successfully completed and handed over to Pakistan’s education department. Supervised by Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), the expansion project is funded by China Foundation for Peace and Development (CFPD) […]

Health

Pakistan, China joint mechanism on COVID-19 to strengthen coordination, exchanges: Zhao Lijian

M M AlamJuly 1, 2020

BEIJING: Pakistan and China set up officially a joint prevention controlled mechanism on COVID-19 to strengthen coordination and exchanges between the two countries as well as promoting cooperation while maintaining ongoing response in the long fight against the virus, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson said on Wednesday. “The first virtual meeting of the joint prevention controlled […]

Pak-China to promote bilateral relation in science, technology

M M AlamJune 24, 2020

BEIJING: The Torch Hi-tech Industry Development Centre of the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) and the officials of COMSATS, Islamabad are keen to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of science and technology. Both sides held a virtual meeting for the establishment and management of Science and Technology Park in Pakistan. Recently Director […]

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