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Pakistan and China ensuring energy security

Sania JamaliSeptember 24, 2024

XI’AN (NPTV/Radio Pakistan): Federal minister of Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik visited the YanChang Petroleum, a leading Chinese energy company, on the sidelines of 8th Silk Route Expo in China. The visit underscores both nations’ commitment to enhancing strategic partnerships in the fields of energy exploration, innovation, and sustainable development. Senior leadership of YanChang Petroleum gave […]

China to build $2B Thakot-Raikot section of KKH

Sana MehmoodAugust 30, 2024

ISLAMABAD: China has been awarded the $2B contract on Thursday (29th August, 2024) for the construction of Thakot-Raikot section of KKH. Invoking a special rule the requirement of an int’l bidding was exempted and the Chinese firms were handed over the contract. It is pertinent to mention here that the Thakot-Raikot section of the KKH […]

Promoting CPEC with 3rd-party participation

Sania JamaliMay 15, 2024

BEIJING: Pakistan and China on Wednesday (15th May, 2024) agreed to advance their joint project CPEC and endorsed finalizing the modalities for third-party participation. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a joint press stakeout expressed satisfaction over the steady pace of CPEC and vowed […]

First Hangor-class submarine launched in China

News DeskApril 26, 2024

WUHAN: Launching ceremony of the first Hangor-class submarine-was held here on Friday (26th April, 2024). Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was the chief guest on the occasion. It is pertinent to mention that this project will add a new dimension to Pak-China friendship. The then government had signed an agreement for the […]

Blinken calls on US and China to manage their differences Responsibly

Sania JamaliApril 25, 2024

SHANGHAI: Secretary of State Antony Blinken Thursday (25th April, 2024) called on the United States and China to manage their differences responsibly. A day before meeting Beijing’s top brass to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade, Blinken’s visit to Shanghai has seen him sample local food, watch a basketball game and stroll along […]

Chips, AI demand makes US Taiwan’s largest export market

News DeskApril 12, 2024

KARACHI: Taiwan is a microchip-manufacturing powerhouse, churning out the world’s most advanced silicon wafers necessary to power everything from e-vehicles and satellites to fighter jets and increasingly to power AI technology. It is pertinent to mention here that for twenty years Taiwan’s largest export market has been China — which claims Taiwan as part of […]

PLA participation in Pak Day parade displays unique bonds: China

News DeskMarch 25, 2024

BEIJING: The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) participation in the 84h Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad fully demonstrated the unique bonds between the two countries and contributed a colorful chapter of military-to-military relationship, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday (25th March, 2024). At the invitation Pakistani […]

China to step up patrols near Taiwan

News DeskFebruary 18, 2024

BEIJING: China on Sunday said it would step up law enforcement patrols in waters near Taiwan after two Chinese nationals died in a boat incident involving Taiwan’s coast guard. A Chinese boat was carrying four people when it capsized on Wednesday near the Kinmen islands while pursued by the Taiwanese coast guard. All four on […]

China supports Pakistan, Iran to bridge differences via dialogue

Sania JamaliJanuary 22, 2024

BEIJING, Jan 22 (APP)::China on Monday said it supported Pakistan and Iran in bridging differences through dialogue and consultations, as both countries were friendly neighbors and its good friends. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin during his regular briefing said, “I want to stress that Pakistan and Iran are friendly neighbors, and both are good […]

Violation of Airspace: China Calls On Pakistan-Iran To Exercise Restraint

News DeskJanuary 17, 2024

BEIJING: China on Wednesday (17th Jan, 2024) called on Pakistan and Iran to exercise restraint in the wake of violation of the former’s airspace by the latter. “We call on both sides to exercise restraint, avoid actions that would lead to an escalation of tension and work together to maintain peace and stability,” Chinese Foreign […]