With the US cutting down aid, Pakistan tries to sell itself to China
7 years, 1 month ago

With the US cutting down aid, Pakistan tries to sell itself to China

Op India  

In December last year, Pakistani newspapers reported that Pakistan is giving the Chinese currency Renminbi the status as the second international currency, at par with the US dollar. Pakistan’s planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Chinese ambassador Yao Jing had together launched the Long Term Plan of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor for 2017-2030. While the government officials and politicians in Pakistan never miss an opportunity to hail China as their “all-weather friend”, the reality of the Chinese penetration inside Pakistan’s trade, policies and economy is not lost on anyone. The CPEC, which so far has only been considered a road, is, in fact, a part of China’s strategic take over of Pakistan’s land, resources and as some fear, possibly its sovereignty. In layman’s words, China is selling its products, employing its own people, building a market for itself, giving loans, and using Pakistan’s lands and Pakistan is happy for it.

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Balochistan liberation and debt directly hitting China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
5 days, 15 hours ago

Balochistan liberation and debt directly hitting China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Firstpost  

Both the increasing debt and uncontrolled militancy will keep the pot boiling and Pakistan in a mess for some time to come The hijacking of the Jaffar Express train from Quetta to Peshawar by the Balochistan Liberation Army on 11 March 2025 was another blow to the Pakistan security establishment. While CPEC has the potential to transform Pakistan’s economy, it …

Can Pakistan Navigate Its Security Crisis While Balancing US-China Ties?
1 week, 3 days ago

Can Pakistan Navigate Its Security Crisis While Balancing US-China Ties?

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 15, 2025 17:04 IST - 10 MINS READ In yet another blow to Pakistan’s internal security, militants seized control of a train in the Bolan area of Balochistan on March 11. Beijing investment It is pertinent to mention that with the US downgrading Pakistan in its foreign relations priority list, China has stepped in to provide Pakistan …

Zardari in Beijing: Reaffirming China-Pakistan Ties Amid US Pressures
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Gwadar: Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport has no passengers or planes - but it is fully financed by China
Top News
55 years, 2 months ago

Gwadar: Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport has no passengers or planes - but it is fully financed by China

CNN  

Gwadar, Pakistan AP — With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. “This airport is not for Pakistan or Gwadar,” said Azeem Khalid, an international relations expert who specializes in Pakistan-China ties. The government says CPEC has created some 2,000 local jobs but it’s not clear whom they mean by …

No passengers, no planes: Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery
1 month ago

No passengers, no planes: Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

The Hindu  

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it’s anyone’s guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business. Members of Pakistan’s ethnic Baloch minority say they face discrimination by the government and are denied opportunities available elsewhere in …

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery
1 month ago

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

Live Mint  

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. “This airport is not for Pakistan or Gwadar,” said Azeem Khalid, an international relations expert who specializes in Pakistan-China ties. The government says CPEC has created some 2,000 local jobs but it’s not clear whom they mean by “local” — Baloch residents …

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery
1 month ago

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

Associated Press  

GWADAR, Pakistan — With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. “This airport is not for Pakistan or Gwadar,” said Azeem Khalid, an international relations expert who specializes in Pakistan-China ties. The government says CPEC has created some 2,000 local jobs but it’s not clear whom they mean by “local” …

Pakistan’s new Gwadar airport has links to China | Know about the hush-hush inauguration, shocking details
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1 month ago

Pakistan’s new Gwadar airport has links to China | Know about the hush-hush inauguration, shocking details

India TV News  

Pakistan’s new Gwadar airport has links to China | Know about the hush-hush inauguration, shocking details Pakistan's mysterious Gwadar International Airport has been entirely funded by China, built at a high cost of USD 240 million, drawing a sharp contrast to the impoverished Balochistan province that houses it. Pakistan’s new Gwadar International Airport, entirely financed by China, is a conundrum …

Pakistan feeling insecure under Trump 2.0: Time for Generals to smell the coffee
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan feeling insecure under Trump 2.0: Time for Generals to smell the coffee

Firstpost  

Sane Pakistanis should know that the path to their country’s security and prosperity lies through good ties with India. However, the two-nation theory, which the Generals and the political class remain committed to, prevents them from normalising ties and leads them to still retain the option of use of calibrated terror Pakistan is deeply concerned that it is not on …

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 …

Zardari in China but it's the same old story in Pakistan
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Zardari in China but it's the same old story in Pakistan

Firstpost  

Zardari will fly down to China at a time when his country is grappling with economic and security issues, which indirectly poses a problem for Beijing which has ongoing projects there Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday will begin his official five-day visit to China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. This is the second time a high-ranking …

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 …

Can Pakistan really become a $1 tn economy? World Bank sees a 2035 hope but...
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can Pakistan really become a $1 tn economy? World Bank sees a 2035 hope but...

Firstpost  

Recent comments from Martin Raiser, the World Bank vice president for South Asia, have offered a hopeful outlook for Pakistan’s economy. He highlighted that the World Bank is willing to commit $20 billion to Pakistan over the next decade, but this depends on Pakistan’s economic capacity and its ability to carry out necessary reforms. Grim reality of structural challenges While …

Pakistan and its US-vs-China dilemma: Goat caught between dragon and eagle
2 months ago

Pakistan and its US-vs-China dilemma: Goat caught between dragon and eagle

Firstpost  

With Trump’s return to power and China’s growing influence, Pakistan faces the daunting challenge of redefining its foreign policy amid rising global uncertainties The calculation in Pakistan is going to change significantly with Donald Trump’s return to power, bringing uncertainty to Islamabad’s foreign policy. Trump’s “America First” policy, which focussed on US interests over multilateral engagement, could complicate Pakistan’s foreign …

With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025

Al Jazeera  

Analysts predict a tough year, as Islamabad prepares for more US belligerence towards China, the closest Pakistan ally. “Pakistan must skillfully navigate mounting pressure from Beijing for a ‘Joint Security Mechanism’, essentially putting Chinese security personnel on Pakistani territory which, in turn, would make them the target of militants complicating existing security measures,” Faisal told Al Jazeera. Hassan Abbas, professor …

Pakistan's new ballistic missile programme an ‘emerging threat’ to US: White House official
3 months ago

Pakistan's new ballistic missile programme an ‘emerging threat’ to US: White House official

Hindustan Times  

A senior White House official on Thursday said that Pakistan's new ballistic missile programme, that could allow it to strike targets beyond South Asia, is an "emerging threat" to the United States, Reuters reported. Pakistan has pursued "increasingly sophisticated missile technology, from long-range ballistic missile systems to equipment, that would enable the testing of significantly larger rocket motors", said Finer …

Pakistan’s reliance on Chinese-built power plants is strangling its economy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s reliance on Chinese-built power plants is strangling its economy

Live Mint  

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—When Muhammad Imtiaz received an electricity bill of over $120 last summer, he panicked. A decade ago, Pakistan, cripplingly short of power, turned to Beijing to build more than a dozen coal, solar and hydroelectric power plants as part of China’s huge infrastructure push in the country. Pakistan commissioned the Chinese power plants in 2015, yet it didn’t carry …

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan
4 months, 1 week ago

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan

Firstpost  

In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability The return of Donald Trump as the US president is a bad news for Pakistan, as American strategy shifts uncomfortably and unpredictably fast. In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability. As …

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?

Al Jazeera  

The former PM’s team hopes that Trump will lean on Pakistan to release him from jail. Islamabad, Pakistan – Amid a flurry of congratulatory messages from political leaders worldwide following his victory in the US presidential election, Donald Trump received a message from an unexpected source: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his “very good friend” who is currently in …

Pakistan Seeks Extended Debt Maturities to Ease Electricity Price Hikes
5 months ago

Pakistan Seeks Extended Debt Maturities to Ease Electricity Price Hikes

Live Mint  

Pakistan's finance minister expresses optimism over China's response to its request to lengthen maturities for debt involved in the Belt and Road Initiative. The country is seeking breathing room to lower electricity prices, which have been significantly higher in recent years. Pakistan has seen a period of stability after securing a new $7 billion loan program from the IMF, and …

Chinese modernization serves as model for Pakistan to promote economic development: Pakistani PM
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese modernization serves as model for Pakistan to promote economic development: Pakistani PM

China Daily  

This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows the view of cooling towers at the Thar Coal Block-I Coal Electricity Integration project in Sindh province, Pakistan. ISLAMABAD -- The unique Chinese modernization serves as a model for Pakistan to promote economic development, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said, extending congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the …

Deeper cooperation expected
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Deeper cooperation expected

China Daily  

As China forges ahead with its path toward high-quality development and sci-tech self-reliance, Pakistan stands ready to deepen the "ironclad" partnership through enhanced economic cooperation and technological collaboration, said Khalil Hashmi, the nation's top envoy to Beijing. In an exclusive interview with China Daily during his recent trip to Shanghai, Hashmi welcomed the comprehensive decision adopted at the third plenary …

Pakistan Wants China to ‘Reprofile’ Debt to Help Support Reforms
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Wants China to ‘Reprofile’ Debt to Help Support Reforms

Live Mint  

Pakistan has sought Chinese help to “reprofile” its debts with rollovers and maturity extensions to create more breathing room for economic reforms it’s seeking to enact under a new International Monetary Fund’s $7 billion loan program. Discussed with central bank officials during a recent visit to Beijing was a proposal to extend the maturity of debt for nine power plants …

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 …

Can Pakistan’s allies help revive its economy through investment dollars?
9 months, 1 week ago

Can Pakistan’s allies help revive its economy through investment dollars?

Al Jazeera  

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif visited China, Saudi Arabia and the UAE recently searching for investments. Islamabad, Pakistan — In a series of trips over the past three months, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has tried to convince the debt-strapped country’s three closest allies — China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — to invest in the nation, as its …

China says it is willing to upgrade economic corridor with Pakistan and deepen ties with Brazil
9 months, 2 weeks ago

China says it is willing to upgrade economic corridor with Pakistan and deepen ties with Brazil

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Beijing is willing to work with Islamabad to build an upgraded version of an economic corridor linking the two countries, China’s leader Xi Jinping told visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday. The report said that Sharif offered his government’s condolences for the deaths in March of five Chinese engineers in a suicide bombing in Pakistan. The …

CPEC: No free lunches for Pakistan
9 months, 3 weeks ago

CPEC: No free lunches for Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

It’s like watching a very bad sequel to Star Wars. The announcement from the Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office on the forthcoming visit of Shehbaz Sharif to China for the ‘launch’ of the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, was less than enthusiastic, mentioning June 4 as a possible date that could be ‘slightly changed’. China is doing a …

China dictates Pakistani Military to launch operations against terrorists?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

China dictates Pakistani Military to launch operations against terrorists?

Op India  

Following the death of its five Chinese Engineers in an attack in March this year and similar casualties in earlier attacks, China has been mounting pressure on Pakistan to accept its humiliating demands. According to reports, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister, Sun Weidong held a meeting with Pakistani officials ahead of Pakistani PM’s five-day visit to China. In a press release, …

Sharif’s Beijing trip: Can China-Pakistan Economic Corridor be revived?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharif’s Beijing trip: Can China-Pakistan Economic Corridor be revived?

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to fly to China on June 4 for a five-day trip that will see him engage with Beijing’s top leadership, at a time when Islamabad has come to increasingly rely on its alliance with the world’s second-largest economy. As Pakistan looks to similarly kick-start its economy from the doldrums, amid …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next week to further boost bilateral ties
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next week to further boost bilateral ties

The Hindu  

“Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a five-day visit to China on June 4 to further strengthen bilateral ties,” the Foreign Office announced on May 31, as the all-weather allies seek to upgrade cooperation under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting in Islamabad on Friday on his upcoming China visit directed to …

China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks
10 months, 1 week ago

China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks

India TV News  

Beijing: China urged Pakistan to do its "utmost" to protect thousands of Chinese workers involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects after recurrent attacks on Chinese personnel became a major headache for Beijing. The demand came as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the Foreign Minister-Level …

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 …

New quality productive forces to power Pakistan and beyond, experts say
11 months ago

New quality productive forces to power Pakistan and beyond, experts say

China Daily  

By ZHAO JIA | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-04-25 14:02 Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022, shows a view of the Karot Hydropower Project in Punjab province, eastern Pakistan. Pakistani China observers refuted on Wednesday negative narratives against the Chinese economy, saying Beijing's pursuit of high-quality development focusing on developing new quality productive forces has and will continue to benefit …

Cash-Strapped Pakistan Turns to India for Help Amid Economic Crisis
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cash-Strapped Pakistan Turns to India for Help Amid Economic Crisis

News 18  

Battered Economically and Isolated Globally, Pakistan Hopes for Trade Revival with India Trade between India and Pakistan has been at a near-complete standstill since 2019. Consequently, India stripped Pakistan of its “most favoured nation” status, effectively placing a 200 per cent duty on Pakistani imports. Five years later, a cash-strapped Pakistan has realised it punched way above its weight and …

China condemns attack on Gwadar Port wherein Beijing vowed to build a world-class port in Pakistan
1 year ago

China condemns attack on Gwadar Port wherein Beijing vowed to build a world-class port in Pakistan

India TV News  

Beijing: China on Thursday condemned the Baloch militants' attack on Pakistan's Gwadar Port, which is part of the multi-billion dollar CPEC, saying Beijing firmly backs Islamabad’s efforts to fight terrorism and defend national security. Two soldiers of the Pakistani Army were killed and eight Baloch militants were "sent to hell" when security personnel foiled an attempt by heavily armed Baloch …

Pakistan is out of friends and out of money
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan is out of friends and out of money

Hindustan Times  

PAKISTAN’S ELECTION on February 8th featured state-of-the-art avatars and TikTok videos, but the question it poses evokes an old theme. Pakistan’s most popular politician, Imran Khan, a celebrity ex-cricketer turned rabble-rouser, was imprisoned on bogus charges at the army’s behest before the poll, even though he had at one time worked with the generals. China remains Pakistan’s “eternal friend” but …

In Pakistan, old hopefuls jostle to turn around struggling economy
1 year, 1 month ago

In Pakistan, old hopefuls jostle to turn around struggling economy

Al Jazeera  

Pakistani voters head to the polls on Thursday amid a deep-seated economic crisis. Inflation, which reached nearly 30 percent in December, has been climbing since the start of last year after Pakistan’s central bank agreed to liberalise its exchange rate as part of a pre-existing IMF programme. “This will lower Pakistan’s current account deficit as goods from abroad will become …

China ‘willing’ to play a constructive role to cool Pakistan-Iran tensions
1 year, 2 months ago

China ‘willing’ to play a constructive role to cool Pakistan-Iran tensions

The Hindu  

Beijing has said it was willing to mediate tensions between Pakistan and Iran, after the two countries traded deadly air strikes on militant targets on each other’s territory. Beijing’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday that China was “willing to play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation” if both sides wished. The South Asian power also plays …

China’s perspective on ties with Pakistan and CPEC’s prospects
1 year, 2 months ago

China’s perspective on ties with Pakistan and CPEC’s prospects

Hindustan Times  

This year marks a decade since the announcement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. This brief analyses Chinese-language literature to understand the country’s current stance on Pakistan and the CPEC. China is keen for Pakistan to work on its internal stability and to creatively engage multiple stakeholders, particularly India and the US, to help successfully implement the CPEC and its larger …

Pakistan and China: CPEC’s journey from glittering ambition to virtual stall
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan and China: CPEC’s journey from glittering ambition to virtual stall

The Hindu  

The story so far: Seeking urgent funds to the tune of $65 billion via infrastructure investment, Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar,on October 20, completed a five-day trip to Beijing. The main project was establishing the corridor connecting Pakistan’s Gwadar port in Balochistan to China’s Kashgar in south-western Xinjiang region. Moreover, Gwadar port has been leased to the China …

Pakistan beckons: Hidden jewel awaits Chinese tourists
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan beckons: Hidden jewel awaits Chinese tourists

China Daily  

A porter looking toward the world's second-tallest mountain in the Karakoram range of Gilgit–Baltistan on July 15. Painting a vivid tapestry of what awaits Chinese tourists, Quraishi said: "From towering peaks like K2 that challenge seasoned climbers to tranquil beaches that invite relaxation — Pakistan is an undiscovered gem. In a significant move to bolster tourism and connectivity, Pakistan International …

Pakistan beckons: Hidden jewel awaits Chinese tourists
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan beckons: Hidden jewel awaits Chinese tourists

China Daily  

A porter looking toward the world's second-tallest mountain in the Karakoram range of Gilgit–Baltistan on July 15. Painting a vivid tapestry of what awaits Chinese tourists, Quraishi said: "From towering peaks like K2 that challenge seasoned climbers to tranquil beaches that invite relaxation — Pakistan is an undiscovered gem. In a significant move to bolster tourism and connectivity, Pakistan International …

Amid frequent violent attacks on its citizens, what the future holds for China’s Balochistan plans
1 year, 6 months ago

Amid frequent violent attacks on its citizens, what the future holds for China’s Balochistan plans

Firstpost  

As the unfolding events demand continued attention, the manner in which the State responds will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of Baloch nationalist actions and exert far-reaching implications on Chinese investments and regional stability On 13 August, 2023, a Chinese envoy faced an attack while en route to a construction site near Gwadar, Balochistan. These allegations, encompassing coerced evictions and notably …

ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES | IMF’s urgent loan to Pakistan driven by the West’s paranoia over China
1 year, 7 months ago

ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES | IMF’s urgent loan to Pakistan driven by the West’s paranoia over China

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 10, 2023 11:00 IST - 6 MINS READ On July 14, the shaky government of a debt-stressed Pakistan won itself a surprising reprieve from the IMF. Pakistan’s government has also succeeded in getting fund flows from “friendly” nations—$3.7 billion from bilateral partners such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE—and a roll-over of around $4 billion in loan …

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says
1 year, 7 months ago

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — China has invested $25.4 billion in Pakistan over the past decade for projects ranging from roads to power plants, China’s vice premier said Monday, as the two countries celebrated the 10th anniversary of the so-called Belt and Road Initiative. In his televised remarks, Chinese Vice Premier He Lefing said Pakistan’s southwestern town of Gwadar was once just a …

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says
1 year, 7 months ago

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says

The Independent  

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Pakistan’s finance minister says China rolls over $2.4 billion loan for Islamabad for 2 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan’s finance minister says China rolls over $2.4 billion loan for Islamabad for 2 years

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s finance minister on Thursday said China has rolled over a $2.4 billion loan for the cash-strapped Islamic nation for two years, a move aimed at helping the country overcome one of its worst economic crises. The latest extension in loan maturities by Beijing was a boost to Pakistan’s fragile foreign exchange reserves, which are still only enough …

China helps Pakistan build defence infrastructure along LoC, says officials
1 year, 9 months ago

China helps Pakistan build defence infrastructure along LoC, says officials

India Today  

China has been helping the Pakistan Army build its defence infrastructure besides providing Unmanned Aerial and Combat Aerial Vehicles, setting up communication towers and laying underground cables along the Line of Control, officials said. This, according to the officials, is part of efforts to further shore up China's position as an all-weather friend of Pakistan while ensuring the safety of …

Pakistan receives $1 billion from China
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan receives $1 billion from China

The Hindu  

Cash-strapped Pakistan has received $1 billion from its close ally China to support its critically low foreign reserves amidst the uncertainty to revive a stalled International Monetary Fund loan. Earlier, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan had paid back $1 billion to China last Monday against a due amount of $1.3 billion and it was hoped that the amount would …

China-Pakistan Relations: The Eye of the Storm?
1 year, 9 months ago

China-Pakistan Relations: The Eye of the Storm?

The Diplomat  

On May 6 and 7, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang was in Pakistan, where he attended the China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue as well as a meeting with Pakistani President Arif Alvi and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. As a good neighbor, good friend and good partner of Pakistan, China sincerely hopes that all political forces in Pakistan …

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