CPEC security key to Sino-Pakistani ironclad relations
10 months, 2 weeks ago

CPEC security key to Sino-Pakistani ironclad relations

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY While the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects have yielded tangible benefits for the local economy and its people, recent attacks targeting the CPEC should serve as a cause for serious concern. In the context of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and its extraordinary importance for Balochistan, Gwadar in particular, and Chinese nationals working on projects there, it would not be wrong to say the killings are a continuation of the attempts to create instability in Pakistan to check the progress of the CPEC and damage China-Pakistan relations. While these incidents attract global attention, they cause severe concerns in China, undermining its confidence in investing in development projects in Pakistan, eroding the trust between the two governments and weakening the spirit of Chinese investors and workers engaged in Pakistan. On the other hand, with polarization and instability being at their peak in Pakistan, economic, security and social vulnerabilities have increased, creating governance issues and slowing the pace of the CPEC projects.

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Zardari in Beijing: Reaffirming China-Pakistan Ties Amid US Pressures
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Zardari in Beijing: Reaffirming China-Pakistan Ties Amid US Pressures

The Diplomat  

Amid the growing complexities in China-Pakistan relations, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to Beijing in early February was crucial for addressing mutual concerns and reinforcing the “ironclad” partnership between the two nations. Islamabad may have also requested Beijing’s patience regarding financial repayments and CPEC project delays, given Pakistan’s economic constraints and security challenges. While China reaffirmed its support for …

Security a must to tap full CPEC potential
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Security a must to tap full CPEC potential

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari visited China from Feb 4 to 8 especially to strengthen the China-Pakistan strategic partnership. Both China and Pakistan have reiterated their commitment to implement eight initiatives to foster collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative framework and work toward creating cooperative corridors that would help improve people's livelihoods, better protect the environment …

Security a must to tap full CPEC potential
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Security a must to tap full CPEC potential

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari visited China from Feb 4 to 8 especially to strengthen the China-Pakistan strategic partnership. Both China and Pakistan have reiterated their commitment to implement eight initiatives to foster collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative framework and work toward creating cooperative corridors that would help improve people's livelihoods, better protect the environment …

CPEC: How ‘all-weather’ China-Pakistan friendship faces most severe storm
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CPEC: How ‘all-weather’ China-Pakistan friendship faces most severe storm

Firstpost  

As CPEC stagnates and Pakistan pivots towards the US, Beijing is caught in a strategic conundrum of whether to continue sinking investments into an unstable partner or recalibrate its regional approach As Pakistan's debt obligations towards China keep mounting and insurgent threats persist, Islamabad’s ability to maintain its sovereignty over critical assets like Gwadar is increasingly in question. The Chinese …

5 things about China-Pakistan ties as Zardari visits Beijing on Tuesday on 5-day tour
1 month, 3 weeks ago

5 things about China-Pakistan ties as Zardari visits Beijing on Tuesday on 5-day tour

Firstpost  

The ”discussions between leaders will encompass the full spectrum of Pakistan-China relations, with a particular focus on economic and trade cooperation; counter-terrorism and security collaboration, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and future connectivity initiatives High-level Meetings with Chinese Leaders President Asif Ali Zardari will travel to China on Tuesday on a five-day state visit during which he will discuss a broad spectrum …

Pakistan's new anti-terror initiative aimed at protecting Chinese projects: Report
9 months ago

Pakistan's new anti-terror initiative aimed at protecting Chinese projects: Report

Hindustan Times  

China's reported hesitation to invest in new projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor stems largely from concerns about the security of its citizens and assets in Pakistan. According to a recent editorial in Dawn, the move underscores Pakistan's recognition of the importance of addressing China's security concerns, especially at a time when attracting foreign investment is critical for the country's …

Rough Times in the China-Pakistan ‘All Weather’ Relationship
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rough Times in the China-Pakistan ‘All Weather’ Relationship

The Diplomat  

As Pakistan steps up efforts to woo its closest allies into making a new round of investment in the country, it may find it difficult to convince China amid mounting security and trust concerns. The CPEC project, which included electric power plants, increased Pakistan’s transmission network’s length by around 1,000 kilometers and added an estimated 6,000 megawatts to the country’s …

Pakistan, China reiterate to continue cooperation on CPEC
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan, China reiterate to continue cooperation on CPEC

The Hindu  

A day after India criticised the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and China on Saturday expressed their firm commitment to continue their cooperation on the multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects. “This corridor project remains a win-win economic initiative opened to all investors around the world,” Mr. Bilawal said, adding that Pakistan reiterated its “abiding commitment to its high-quality …

After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security
1 year, 10 months ago

After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani president on Friday assured Beijing’s top diplomat that his country will boost security for all Chinese nationals working on multi-billion dollar projects in cash-strapped Pakistan. China has been demanding more security from Pakistan for its nationals residing and working in the Islamic country since 2021, when a suicide bomber killed nine Chinese and four Pakistanis in …

India objects to China and Pakistan’s invite to third countries to join CPEC Projects
2 years, 8 months ago

India objects to China and Pakistan’s invite to third countries to join CPEC Projects

Op India  

On July 26, India issued a statement objecting to the participation of third countries in CPEC Projects. Our response to media queries regarding participation of third countries in CPEC Projects:https://t.co/ma8tupeZYI pic.twitter.com/PYtzvYczNY — Arindam Bagchi July 26, 2022 In the official statement issued in response to a media query, Bagchi said, “We have seen reports on encouraging proposed participation of third …

Pakistan and China invite third country as a partner in CPEC
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan and China invite third country as a partner in CPEC

Op India  

China and Pakistan have now invited any third country to join the multibillion-dollar infrastructure project for what they call mutually beneficial cooperation as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor encounters hurdles owing to financial constraints and excessive delays. According to reports, China and Pakistan have discussed expanding the CPEC to Afghanistan in order to foster economic development and stability in the Taliban-ruled …

More than 30 Chinese companies threaten to close operations in Pakistan
2 years, 10 months ago

More than 30 Chinese companies threaten to close operations in Pakistan

Op India  

More than 30 Chinese companies working in Pakistan under the banner of CPEC have threatened to shut down operations in the country over non-payment of dues, reported Dawn. In a meeting on Monday, about 25 representatives of Chinese independent power producers complained about outstanding dues to Pakistani Minister Ahsan Iqbal. The Chinese authorities pointed out that coal prices have risen …

Ties with Pak 'Rock Solid'; Political Crisis Won't Affect Cooperation, CPEC Projects: China
2 years, 11 months ago

Ties with Pak 'Rock Solid'; Political Crisis Won't Affect Cooperation, CPEC Projects: China

News 18  

Asserting that its ties with Pakistan are unbreakable and rock solid, China on Wednesday said the raging political crisis in Islamabad will not affect the overall cooperation between the all-weather allies as well as the projects under the USD 60 billion CPEC. A wary China has been keeping a close watch on the recent rapid political developments in Pakistan, leading …

Pak's first-ever National Security Policy mentions Hindutva as one of key threats from India
3 years, 2 months ago

Pak's first-ever National Security Policy mentions Hindutva as one of key threats from India

India TV News  

Highlights Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched Pakistan’s first-ever National Security Policy On foreign front, policy highlights disinformation, Hindutva as key threats from India. The policy places the Jammu and Kashmir issue as the core of the bilateral relationship: Reports Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched Pakistan’s first-ever National Security Policy based on a citizen-centric framework …

CPEC | The corridor of uncertainty
4 years, 2 months ago

CPEC | The corridor of uncertainty

The Hindu  

On December 25, officials from China and Pakistan met in Urumqi, the capital of China’s far western Xinjiang region, for the second meeting of the Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. On the very same day of the meeting, the Express Tribune newspaper reported that China had sought additional guarantees before sanctioning a …

China, Pakistan discuss measures to step up security of CPEC projects inside Pakistan
5 years, 7 months ago

China, Pakistan discuss measures to step up security of CPEC projects inside Pakistan

India TV News  

China and Pakistan on Tuesday discussed steps to enhance security to the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and safety of over 10,000 Chinese people working for various projects. Pakistan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen. Zubair Mahmood Hayat met several top Chinese officials, including Vice President Wang Qishan, on Tuesday and discussed anti-terrorism and security measures, …

China, Pak to boost anti-terrorism, security cooperation
5 years, 7 months ago

China, Pak to boost anti-terrorism, security cooperation

India TV News  

China stands ready to strengthen anti-terrorism, law enforcement and security cooperation with Pakistan so as to provide a security guarantee to the construction of the Belt and Road as well as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a high-ranking Chinese official said on Monday. Guo Shengkun, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and head …

China will always stand by Pakistan's 'core interests', says Vice-President Wang Qishan on $60-billion CPEC
5 years, 10 months ago

China will always stand by Pakistan's 'core interests', says Vice-President Wang Qishan on $60-billion CPEC

Firstpost  

China will always stand by Pakistan’s ‘core interests’ no matter how the international landscape changes, visiting Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan has said as he cited the USD 60 billion CPEC as the manifestation of their all-weather relationship Islamabad: China will always stand by Pakistan’s “core interests” no matter how the international landscape changes, visiting Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan …

China gets a dose of Pakistani terror industry
5 years, 10 months ago

China gets a dose of Pakistani terror industry

Deccan Chronicle  

In the last six months, the Chinese workers and assets deployed in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor have been attacked at least four times. Last month a convoy of 22 vehicles ferrying Chinese engineers was attacked by the Baloch Liberation Army, whereas last week, a luxury hotel at the epicentre of the CPEC imperatives i.e. Besides the historical and homegrown Baloch …

Voices critical of CPEC being suppressed in Pakistan, US lawmakers told
5 years, 10 months ago

Voices critical of CPEC being suppressed in Pakistan, US lawmakers told

India TV News  

People and the media in Pakistan are "scared" of speaking against the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as those critical of it are being suppressed, treated as anti-national or branded as terrorists, a former official in the Obama administration has told US lawmakers. There's been a media capture essentially and there's only the CPEC narrative because people are scared or they've …

Opinion | The China-Pakistan love affair in troubled waters
6 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | The China-Pakistan love affair in troubled waters

Live Mint  

Last week, the Chinese consulate in Karachi came under attack with three gunmen trying to enter it and killing four people in the process. Ordering a “complete inquiry”, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the attack, and called it a “conspiracy against Pakistan and China’s economic and strategic cooperation”. This attack is part of a series of assaults on Chinese …

Pakistan 'reviews' CPEC amid concerns over multi-billion dollar project; China defends initiative
6 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan 'reviews' CPEC amid concerns over multi-billion dollar project; China defends initiative

Firstpost  

The CPEC is the chief component of China’s ambitious Belt and Road project which envisages connecting Asia, Africa and Europe through a network of highways, seaports and lanes. Beijing: China on Tuesday sought to defend the CPEC after Pakistan decided to slash Chinese investments and review the multi-billion dollar project. Last week, Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid announced a cut in …

Reality of CPEC dawns on new Pakistan govt; Imran Khan caught between his people's interests and appeasing China
6 years, 6 months ago

Reality of CPEC dawns on new Pakistan govt; Imran Khan caught between his people's interests and appeasing China

Firstpost  

It seems that the winds of change are blowing into Pakistan, fresh from other parts of South and South East Asia. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi came calling on the new government, and the fact that he was received at Chaklala by a junior Foreign Office official was initially the subject of media speculation, given that the last time he …

CPEC toughest test for Imran & Pak generals
6 years, 7 months ago

CPEC toughest test for Imran & Pak generals

Deccan Chronicle  

Imran Khan, former cricket hero turned politician, took the oath as Pakistan’s 22nd Prime Minister on Saturday, ending a two-decade quest for the country’s top job. Nevertheless, the PTI’s seat tally increased from an initial 116 to 125 within days as nine Independents joined Mr Khan and a few obscure parties, including Pakistan Muslim League and Balochistan Awami Party, offered …

China denies holding talks with Baloch militants to protect CPEC
7 years, 1 month ago

China denies holding talks with Baloch militants to protect CPEC

The Hindu  

China on Thursday refuted a report that it is secretly holding talks with Baloch militants in Pakistan for more than five years to protect its $60 billion CPEC, and hoped that Pakistan will step up security for the ambitious project. “I have never heard the report mentioned by you,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a media briefing, …

China-Pakistan sign new deals for Gwadar port's development: CPEC may turn out to be India's security and strategic problem
7 years, 1 month ago

China-Pakistan sign new deals for Gwadar port's development: CPEC may turn out to be India's security and strategic problem

Firstpost  

An ambitious China attaches paramount importance to the Indo-Pacific Region, an area which includes the Western Pacific Ocean as well as whole of the Indian Ocean, but this runs in parallel to India’s pre-eminence in the region. The Gwadar Port is expected to provide China’s western hinterland with access to the Arabian Sea – and in turn the Indian Ocean …

CPEC will bring about development not only to Pakistan but also to entire region, says Chinese envoy
7 years, 4 months ago

CPEC will bring about development not only to Pakistan but also to entire region, says Chinese envoy

Firstpost  

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing, has said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was aimed at facilitating friendly regional cooperation and connectivity. Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing, has said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was aimed at facilitating friendly regional cooperation and connectivity. “CPEC has increasingly showed its impacts and bright future in the region and it will not only …

Donald Trump calls out Pakistan even as security situation improves
7 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump calls out Pakistan even as security situation improves

Live Mint  

Karachi: When US President Donald Trump accused Pakistan on Monday of continuing to provide a “safe haven to agents of chaos, violence and terror”, it evoked memories of general lawlessness across the country in the years after 9/11 that drove investors from South Asia’s second-largest economy. Mohamed Bashir, a bearded 47-year-old cop and front line veteran of Pakistan’s urban warfare, …

Pakistan violence: Political instability, selective security approach catalyse recurring extremist bloodbath
7 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan violence: Political instability, selective security approach catalyse recurring extremist bloodbath

Firstpost  

On 24 July, a suicide attack killed 26 people, including nine policemen, in Pakistan’s city of Lahore. Consequently, the worsening security situation in Punjab and the alleged corruption charges on the Sharif family may negatively impact the PML-N’s political fortunes in the 2018 general elections. While continuing with the propaganda of blaming neighbouring countries, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General …

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: 'Highway of Terror' turns operational at last
8 years, 4 months ago

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: 'Highway of Terror' turns operational at last

Firstpost  

On 13 November, the under-development China-Pakistan Economic Corridor became operational in the sense that the first convoy of trucks laden with Chinese goods traversing the CPEC’s 3,000-kilometre journey from Kashgar in China arrived at Gwadar On 13 November, the under-development China-Pakistan Economic Corridor became operational in the sense that the first convoy of trucks laden with Chinese goods traversing the …

Rethinking India’s Approach Towards Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir
8 years, 7 months ago

Rethinking India’s Approach Towards Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir

The Quint  

1) China-Pakistan Economic Corridor : While there are purportedly multiple motives behind the envisioning of this corridor, the most important from the Indian perspective is China’s wish to overcome what former Chinese President Hu Jintao referred to as the ‘Malacca Dilemma’ – the fear of its sea lanes of communication running through the Indian Ocean being disrupted at this choke …

‘Opposition forces’ using “extreme means” to thwart CPEC: China daily
8 years, 9 months ago

‘Opposition forces’ using “extreme means” to thwart CPEC: China daily

The Hindu  

Pakistan should provide enhanced security to Chinese nationals working for the $46-billion China-Pakistan economic corridor as the country’s domestic and foreign opposition groups are using “extreme means” to sabotage the ambitious project, a state-run Chinese daily said on Monday. Noting that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has already achieved progress with various infrastructure projects funded by China, the state-run Global Times in …

Here's why Indian strategists should worry about China's $46 billion funding to Pakistan
9 years, 11 months ago

Here's why Indian strategists should worry about China's $46 billion funding to Pakistan

Firstpost  

China is full steam ahead in empowering a nuclear-armed restive neighbour who will inevitably use its to-be-acquired economic and military strength against India. The project would link China’s far-western region to Pakistan’s Gwadar port and would provide 14,000 MW of electricity to the energy-starved Pakistan. Once completed, the CPEC project would enlarge China’s strategic footprints in the Indian Ocean and …

Taking stock of Pakistan-U.S. relations
13 years, 10 months ago

Taking stock of Pakistan-U.S. relations

The Hindu  

The U.S.-Pakistan relationship could not have survived this long without the presence of vital common interests. Pakistan's sense of insecurity is growing, which translates into increased reliance on nuclear weapons and continued links to groups that carry out deadly attacks in Afghanistan and India. U.S. military and diplomatic investments do not remotely correspond to the relative importance of Afghanistan and …

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