China, Pakistan agree to strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation along Gwadar port
7 years, 6 months ago

China, Pakistan agree to strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation along Gwadar port

Firstpost  

China and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen anti-terrorism and security cooperation along a $ 50 billion economic corridor that links the restive regions of the two countries through a network of rail and road projects. Beijing: China and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen anti-terrorism and security cooperation along a $ 50 billion economic corridor that links the restive regions of the two countries through a network of rail and road projects. Meng praised Pakistan’s efforts in counter-terrorism and called for strengthened anti-terrorism and security cooperation in building the ambitious economic corridor. “China and Pakistan, as good friends, friendly neighbours and all-weather strategic cooperative partners, have always firmly supported each other’s core interests,” Meng said.

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Balochistan liberation and debt directly hitting China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
1 week, 1 day 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 …

How dependent is Pakistan on Chinese defence exports? Almost entirely, report says
1 week, 4 days ago

How dependent is Pakistan on Chinese defence exports? Almost entirely, report says

Firstpost  

This reliance on Chinese technology has made Pakistan’s defence procurement one-dimensional, limiting its ability to diversify its military capabilities Pakistan’s dependence on Chinese weapons is well-known. Even flagship projects such as the JF-17 fighter jet, often touted as a symbol of Pakistan’s defence collaboration with China, are largely assembled using Chinese components. This reliance on Chinese technology has made Pakistan’s …

Can Pakistan Navigate Its Security Crisis While Balancing US-China Ties?
1 week, 5 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 …

Train hijack shocks Pakistan, China says 'ready' to strengthen security in Balochistan
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Train hijack shocks Pakistan, China says 'ready' to strengthen security in Balochistan

Firstpost  

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday condemned the train hijacking in Pakistan and said that it is willing to join hands with Islamabad to implement counter-terrorism measures across the country An injured man rescued by security forces from a passenger train attacked by separatist militants sits in an ambulance at a railway station in Mach, Balochistan, Pakistan, on …

Zardari in Beijing: Reaffirming China-Pakistan Ties Amid US Pressures
3 weeks, 5 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 …

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 …

Security a must to tap full CPEC potential
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

China-Pakistan cooperation: The new era 2.0
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China-Pakistan cooperation: The new era 2.0

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. The visit of Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari to China marks a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the two nations. President Zardari's visit not only reaffirms the strength of this "all-weather strategic …

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, China vow to deepen ties, renew CPEC’s second phase
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan, China vow to deepen ties, renew CPEC’s second phase

Firstpost  

The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan’s Balochistan with China’s Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their “all-weather strategic” partnership, with a focus on advancing the “high-quality development” of the second phase of the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, according to media reports on …

China plans to deploy its troops in Pakistan for security of its nationals
4 months ago

China plans to deploy its troops in Pakistan for security of its nationals

India Today  

In the wake of the rising number of terror attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, China has now signed a Private Security and Military Contract for the protection of its engineers and workers involved in various China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects in Pakistan. China has assigned three of its private companies, namely Dewe Security Frontier Service Group, China Overseas Security …

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 …

Rise in violence against Chinese nationals in Pakistan threatens China's 'Silk Road' vision
5 months, 1 week ago

Rise in violence against Chinese nationals in Pakistan threatens China's 'Silk Road' vision

ABC  

When China's Premier Li Qiang visited Pakistan last week — the first such visit in over a decade — the talks focused on boosting security for Chinese projects. "Pakistani authorities suspect the Balochistan Liberation Army, which has safe havens along Iran's border with Balochistan, is being used as a proxy by India," Syed Fazl-e-Haider, author of Economic Development of Balochistan, …

Chinese modernization serves as model for Pakistan to promote economic development: Pakistani PM
5 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

Pak deputy PM Dar says his country doesn’t believe in ‘perpetual hostility’ in message to India
9 months ago

Pak deputy PM Dar says his country doesn’t believe in ‘perpetual hostility’ in message to India

ABP News  

Islamabad, Jun 25 : Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sending a “positive message” to India on Tuesday said his country does not believe in “perpetual hostility” and urged the new government in New Delhi to do a “sober reflection” on its future ties with Islamabad. Addressing a seminar at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, the …

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 …

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Beijing is willing to work …

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 …

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 30, 2024. The large business delegation Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has brought with him on his five-day visit to China, that started on Tuesday, indicates deepening pragmatic economic cooperation is a key part of the agenda for his second visit to …

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 30, 2024. The large business delegation Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has brought with him on his five-day visit to China, that started on Tuesday, indicates deepening pragmatic economic cooperation is a key part of the agenda for his second visit to …

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 …

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 …

Ramping up the fight against terror: China Daily editorial
1 year ago

Ramping up the fight against terror: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Security personnel inspect the site of a suicide attack near Besham city in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan on March 26. They have claimed responsibility for previous such terrorist attacks, including the one in July 2021, in which at least 13 people, including nine Chinese nationals, were killed when a suicide bomber detonated his vehicle near …

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 …

China Assures Pakistan of Its Support to Defend Sovereignty After Iran’s Airstrikes
1 year, 2 months ago

China Assures Pakistan of Its Support to Defend Sovereignty After Iran’s Airstrikes

News 18  

China has assured Islamabad of its support in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity even while welcoming on Tuesday the restoration of diplomatic ties between Tehran and Islamabad after their recent air strikes against each other. As China’s Foreign Minister Sun Weidong visited Pakistan on a mediation mission, a statement from Foreign Ministry on Monday said it is maintaining close …

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 …

Key corridor brings green energy transformation
1 year, 3 months ago

Key corridor brings green energy transformation

China Daily  

Outbound passengers await departure to Pakistan from Khunjerab Pass, a port in Kashgar in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Nov 6. Launched in 2013, CPEC is a corridor linking Pakistan's Gwadar port with Kashgar in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, highlighting energy, transport and industrial cooperation. By the end of 2022, CPEC had brought a direct investment …

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, 7 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 …

Environment free of terror imperative...: India on Pak PM's remarks on talks
1 year, 7 months ago

Environment free of terror imperative...: India on Pak PM's remarks on talks

India Today  

India on Thursday said an environment free of terror and hostilities is imperative for normal ties with Islamabad, days after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his willingness to hold talks with New Delhi. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India wants normal ties with all its neighbouring countries including Pakistan and the onus is on Islamabad to create …

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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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 …

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 …

Efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan at turning point
1 year, 9 months ago

Efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan at turning point

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the city of Kabul, Afghanistan August 5, 2022. In addition, the Xi'an Declaration issued at the end of the China-Central Asia Summit, which was held on May 18-19, highlights China's commitment to the peace and development of Afghanistan and emphasizes Beijing's proactive role in mediating the Afghan issue. With the release of the joint …

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism

News 18  

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to forge closer economic ties by extending the Beijing-backed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan to fully harness the country’s potential as a hub for regional connectivity. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held the 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, …

Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women’s roles
1 year, 10 months ago

Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women’s roles

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Wednesday called on Afghanistan to reform its radical policies excluding women from education and public life and “adopt a more resolute attitude in combating terrorism.” The comments from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin came on the heels of a Pakistan-hosted mini-summit of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan that sought to promote trade and lower border tensions amid …

China Wary of CPEC Entering Afghanistan; Pak in No Position to Give Assurances, Say Sources
1 year, 10 months ago

China Wary of CPEC Entering Afghanistan; Pak in No Position to Give Assurances, Say Sources

News 18  

Beijing is wary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor entering volatile Afghanistan and is seeking assurances on security, which neither Kabul or Islamabad will be able to give, sources in the Indian security establishment told News18. Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks on Monday, a departure …

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to boost trade, lower border tensions
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to boost trade, lower border tensions

Al Jazeera  

The two neighbours ‘reaffirm their desire to pursue continuous and practical engagement’ in bilateral talks in Islamabad. Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have agreed to boost trade and lower tensions along their border amid a surge in attacks on Pakistani security forces, officials said. Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, struck the …

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to combat terrorism at Islamabad meeting
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to combat terrorism at Islamabad meeting

The Hindu  

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to combat terrorism and enhance cooperation in different economic fields, the Foreign Office in Islamabad said on May 7. Separately, Mr. Muttaqi met Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday and held “a candid and in-depth exchange" on key issues of mutual concern, including peace and security, as well as trade and connectivity. Mr. …

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