CPEC
If China's security concerns aren't addressed satisfactorily, it may affect bilateral ties. CT cooperation should be pursued instead of having foreign forces here.
Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:58am
Per sources, China wants to bring its "own security staff to protect its citizens"; Pakistan has so far not agreed to this.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:28pm
Ziaul Hassan Lanjar announces Rs50m reward for CTD team investigating the incident; says will recommend them for police medals.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 06:38pm
The issue lies not in the sincerity and dedication of Pakistan’s law enforcement but in their capacity and access to effective surveillance equipment.
Updated 03 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Selling Afghanistan’s lithium, copper and iron deposits to Beijing would help its ailing economy.
Published 25 Oct, 2024 01:28pm
Participants reject Western sanctions, call for use of national currencies in mutual settlements: joint communique seeks talks for setting up SCO bank.
Updated 17 Oct, 2024 08:20am
Says "stable Afghanistan essential", highlights poverty; India's Jaishankar claims cross-border activities "characterised by terrorism".
Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:18pm
Chinese premier inaugurates Gwadar airport, calls port city ‘cornerstone’ of regional development; visiting dignitary meets military leadership.
Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:05am
No group has so far claimed responsibility for kidnapping the three officials.
Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:15am
Ahsan seeks conclusion of funding terms for ML-1 with China shortly.
Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:38am
Finance minister hopeful of IMF approval for $7bn programme; seeks private sector role in CPEC Phase II.
Updated 25 Sep, 2024 08:43am
Both sides agree on joint exercises, training of GB officers at Xinjiang Police Academy; Chinese minister seeks to enhance ties with Pakistan in all fields.
Published 22 Sep, 2024 07:23am
Home minister Shams Lone says such attacks are aimed at destabilising the country and are a plot against CPEC.
Updated 09 Sep, 2024 10:03am
Chinese promises and MoUs cannot turn into effective projects without a safe, secure, and conducive business environment in Pakistan.
Updated 02 Sep, 2024 10:46am
Senator Sherry Rehman notes China's crucial role in development of Global South.
Updated 29 Aug, 2024 07:50am
Cabinet backs ECC’s decision to approve Rs60bn for Azm-i-Istehkam operation; senators discuss National Action Plan.
Updated 28 Aug, 2024 07:57am
Premier says talks possible with those "believing in Pakistan's Constitution"; refuses negotiations with "enemies"; US, China, Iran condemn attacks.
Updated 27 Aug, 2024 05:06pm
Awais Leghari says "overall landscape of the power sector’s entire generation, including IPPs and govt-owned plants" being reviewed.
Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:11pm
Nepra revises cost of Gwadar power plant for the third time; government urges transition to Thar coal.
Updated 05 Aug, 2024 07:47am
Angry protesters have brought life to a halt in all major towns in southern Balochistan.
Updated 31 Jul, 2024 09:01am
Pakistan asks China, Saudi Arabia, UAE to roll over $12bn annual debt portfolio by three to five years.
Published 29 Jul, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan has no option but to neutralise militant threat to Chinese projects, as well as address its business and political stability concerns.
Published 23 Jun, 2024 08:48am
Congratulates Chinese minister on successful organistation of CPEC Pakistan-China Political Parties Forum.
Updated 22 Jun, 2024 10:46am
Chinese minister says it's time that Pakistan's political parties contribute their wisdom by understanding each other’s development philosophy.
Updated 22 Jun, 2024 12:11am
New Delhi rebuked for misleading international community about CPEC.
Published 20 Jun, 2024 07:14am
"Your security is top priority for us," CM Gandapur says.
Updated 19 Jun, 2024 11:02am
Mohsin Naqvi says protection of Chinese brothers working for Pakistan's progress and development is the govt's topmost priority.
Updated 17 Jun, 2024 10:29am
Pakistan must not squander this opportunity.
Published 16 Jun, 2024 06:54am
The countries realign corridor goals and discuss investment opportunities blocked by bureaucratic redtape and worker insecurity.
Updated 10 Jun, 2024 11:52am
The government is scrambling to secure Beijing’s appeasement to cushion probable economic blows from the IMF.
Published 10 Jun, 2024 08:27am
