Chinese Embassy rejects The Guardian “false rhetoric” diplomatic claims on CPEC
ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy has rejected The Guardian’s “false rhetoric” claims in a recent article on Chinese projects under CPEC in Balochistan. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy said that the report, which claims to quote the diplomat, is false and lacks credibility. The Chinese Embassy criticized the author’s approach
Gwadar airport to boost regional connectivity: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed pleasure over the operationalization of the New Gwadar Airport, calling it a “high example of Pak-China friendship.” In a statement on Monday, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that the commencement of flights from Gwadar Airport as another milestone connecting Central and Eastern Asia, the
Pakistan to launch first-ever Panda Bond to raise $200 million in China
WEB DESK: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that Pakistan is set to issue its inaugural Panda Bond in June. The move is expected to raise about $200 million from the Chinese certainly a significant step in boosting Pakistan’s presence in capital markets in China. In an exclusive interview with
Pakistan’s largest Gwadar Airport starts operations with first flight today
GWADAR: Pakistan’s largest Gwadar New International Airport (NGIA) is set to start flight operations today. The first flight, PIA PK 197, will depart on Friday morning for Muscat, Oman. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) confirmed that two weekly flights will operate on this route. A small ATR aircraft with a 48-passenger
200+ Saudi firms set to invest in Pakistan in February
WEB DESK: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Secretary Jamil Ahmed Qureshi has revealed a high-level Saudi delegation, consisting of representatives from 200 companies, is to visit Pakistan in February 2025. Qureshi highlighted the growing interest from Saudi Arabia and China, which are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping
Pakistan-China agree to deepen cooperation for joint development
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a joint statement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China. This statement was released following the official visit of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif from October 14 to
US reacts to ongoing SCO summit in Pakistan
While talking about Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the United States (US) has said that western superpower respects every country's right to form or join alliance.
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese PM inaugurate Gwadar airport
In a significant move to enhance regional connectivity, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang virtually inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, was part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Premier Li arrived in Islamabad for a
Gilgit-China bus service resumes after 14-year hiatus
The Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) has received formal approval from Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Communications to resume its long-awaited bus service between Gilgit and Kashgar, China. The service, which was suspended 14 years ago due to a devastating landslide, is set to restore a key cross-border link between the
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next week
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will visit China from June 4 to 8 on the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said on Friday. This was announced by Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch during her weekly media briefing. She said the PM’s four-day visit aims to further