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 has also raised concerns about Pakistan falling into a debt trap, with many critics labelling it as a form of “neo-colonialism”. According to the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan’s external debt has risen from $44.35 billion in June 2013 to $90.12 billion in April 2021, with China being the largest bilateral creditor. Despite China bringing close to 10,000 security personnel, and Pakistan Army getting involved directly in CPEC security, for many years there have been incidents of Chinese engineers and personnel being targeted and killed by local militants. China has often averred that Pakistan’s CPEC projects might “wean the populace from fundamentalism”.

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Jaffar Express hijacking and Balochistan crisis: Time for Pakistan to introspect
1 week, 4 days ago

Jaffar Express hijacking and Balochistan crisis: Time for Pakistan to introspect

Firstpost  

Instead of falsely blaming external forces like India for its failures, Pakistan must confront its internal problems. If history is any indication, continued oppression in Balochistan and Sindh may eventually lead to Pakistan’s disintegration Pakistan’s failure to protect its own citizens, even during the holy month of Ramadan, exposes the irony of a country founded in the name of Islam …

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, 2 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 …

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 …

China committed to advancing BRI cooperation in green energy: white paper
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China committed to advancing BRI cooperation in green energy: white paper

China Daily  

A worker from State-owned China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corp waters plants near a section of the Andes National Road project in Peru in late July. BEIJING - China has worked with Belt and Road Initiative partner countries to deepen the energy transition, advance green cooperation, and achieve sustainable development, said a white paper issued on Thursday by China's State …

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 …

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 …

How CPEC Has Become the Curse of Balochistan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How CPEC Has Become the Curse of Balochistan

News 18  

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has become a contentious issue for the indigenous Baloch population in Balochistan, a province strategically positioned geopolitically. Despite the purported economic integration goals of CPEC, the Baloch people express profound concerns regarding potential repercussions on their natural resources and the delicate ecological balance of the region. This sentiment perceives CPEC not merely as an economic corridor …

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 …

BRI lacks respect for India's sovereignty and territorial integrity: MEA reacts to Chinese projects in PoK
1 year, 5 months ago

BRI lacks respect for India's sovereignty and territorial integrity: MEA reacts to Chinese projects in PoK

India TV News  

India on Thursday once again voiced its opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative as the project lacked respect for New Delhi's sovereignty and territorial integrity. India's position is consistent: MEA The spokesperson said India's position on BRI, especially its "lack of respect for our sovereignty and territorial integrity are well known and consistent". Asked about Russian President Vladimir Putin …

How China's Belt and Road Initiative is changing after a decade of big projects and big debts
1 year, 5 months ago

How China's Belt and Road Initiative is changing after a decade of big projects and big debts

The Hindu  

China's Belt and Road Initiative looks to become smaller and greener after a decade of big projects that boosted trade but left big debts and raised environmental concerns. Called “One Belt, One Road” in Chinese, the Belt and Road Initiative started as a program for Chinese companies to build transportation, energy and other infrastructure overseas funded by Chinese development bank …

How China’s Belt and Road Initiative is changing after a decade of big projects and big debts
1 year, 5 months ago

How China’s Belt and Road Initiative is changing after a decade of big projects and big debts

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Belt and Road Initiative looks to become smaller and greener after a decade of big projects that boosted trade but left big debts and raised environmental concerns. Called “One Belt, One Road” in Chinese, the Belt and Road Initiative started as a program for Chinese companies to build transportation, energy and other infrastructure overseas funded by Chinese …

India to again boycott China's Belt and Road event amid criticism of CPEC: Sources
1 year, 5 months ago

India to again boycott China's Belt and Road event amid criticism of CPEC: Sources

India TV News  

India is set to boycott a summit of China's Belt and Road Initiative on Tuesday for the third consecutive time to highlight its stance on the controversial China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the financial viability of Beijing's projects in other countries, according to sources. China is hosting the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on Tuesday and Wednesday, as its …

Belt and Road Initiative | Silk Roads at a crossroads
1 year, 5 months ago

Belt and Road Initiative | Silk Roads at a crossroads

The Hindu  

On October 17, Chinese President Xi Jinping will host more than a dozen world leaders in Beijing, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, for the third Belt and Road Forum, which will mark the 10 year anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. zero tolerance for corruption, and promotes steady and high-quality growth.” The BRI was launched by Mr. Xi in …

China touts its Belt and Road infrastructure lending as an alternative for international development
1 year, 5 months ago

China touts its Belt and Road infrastructure lending as an alternative for international development

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China is touting its 10-year-old Belt and Road Initiative as an alternative model for economic development, releasing a government report that praises the program while glossing over criticism that it has saddled poor countries with too much debt. “On some level, China has added a World Bank to the developing world, and that is no small feat and …

CPEC fully proves its real worth
1 year, 5 months ago

CPEC fully proves its real worth

China Daily  

In a speech at the Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan, President Xi Jinping launched what has become the 21st century's most significant development initiative. Comprising the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, the Belt and Road Initiative has helped improve infrastructure and connectivity between and within countries. Concurrently, the European Union launched its copycat version, …

CPEC fully proves its real worth
1 year, 5 months ago

CPEC fully proves its real worth

China Daily  

In a speech at the Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan, President Xi Jinping launched what has become the 21st century's most significant development initiative. Comprising the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, the Belt and Road Initiative has helped improve infrastructure and connectivity between and within countries. Concurrently, the European Union launched its copycat version, …

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 …

China's Compulsions for LAC De-Escalation: ​India’s Infra to International Pressure
1 year, 7 months ago

China's Compulsions for LAC De-Escalation: ​India’s Infra to International Pressure

News 18  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with China’s President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in South Africa, amid a stand-off between the two countries in Ladakh, government sources listed exclusively for News18 the reasons forcing Beijing to de-escalate the situation at the Line of Actual Control. According to Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, …

Pakistan, China sign six agreements to expedite second phase of CPEC
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan, China sign six agreements to expedite second phase of CPEC

India TV News  

CPEC: Pakistan and China on Monday signed six documents to initiate the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects under a new model, in an attempt to further cement the “friendship” between the “iron brothers”. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng participated in the signing ceremony to mark 10 years of the CPEC which …

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 and China ink six agreements to expedite cooperation under CPEC
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan and China ink six agreements to expedite cooperation under CPEC

The Hindu  

Pakistan and China on July 31 signed six important documents to expand and expedite cooperation under the ambitious multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, further cementing the all-weather strategic relations between the countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng witnessed the signing ceremony held to mark 10 years of the CPEC, a collection of infrastructure and …

What is CPEC, the 'So-Called' China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that Turned 10 This Year?
1 year, 7 months ago

What is CPEC, the 'So-Called' China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that Turned 10 This Year?

News 18  

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is scheduled to visit Pakistan to participate in a three-day ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. The foundational agreement for the projects included in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was signed in 2013, with term sheets formalised during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Pakistan in 2015. Last year in September, when …

10 years of China's Belt & Road project: South Asia barring India & Bhutan, in a bind over Beijing’s predatory tactics
1 year, 8 months ago

10 years of China's Belt & Road project: South Asia barring India & Bhutan, in a bind over Beijing’s predatory tactics

Firstpost  

Except for India and Bhutan, all South Asian countries are part of the BRI. Despite this, a closer look at their economic conditions shows that China’s BRI promises haven’t been fulfilled since the project started a decade ago. This year marks the tenth anniversary of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, a $1.4 trillion project initiated by Xi Jinping with …

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 …

Belt, Road a boon for global cooperation
1 year, 9 months ago

Belt, Road a boon for global cooperation

China Daily  

Employees from Power Construction Corp of China, or PowerChina, work on the construction site of a hydropower station in Nepal in December. In wake of pandemic slowdowns, decade-old initiative plays major role in China's partnerships with other nations, regions After setting up a delivery services venture between China and Southeast Asia in 2019, Best Inc of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, said …

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 …

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 …

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Challenges and future prospects
1 year, 10 months ago

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Challenges and future prospects

Hindustan Times  

The Belt and Road Initiative is a large-scale infrastructure development programme launched by China in 2013. The Silk Road Economic Belt focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation between China and countries in Central Asia, Europe, and West Asia, while the 21st century Maritime Silk Road focuses on strengthening maritime cooperation between China and countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and …

BRI and hegemony with Chinese characteristics
1 year, 11 months ago

BRI and hegemony with Chinese characteristics

Hindustan Times  

Conceptualisations of countries’ power in the post-Cold War period underwent a drastic change as economics increased eminence and military might no longer remained the prominent criterion of power. A grand strategic and economic vision, the BRI hoped to connect markets across the world to China through infrastructure and investments, which would yield not just investment return benefits for China, but …

How Realistic Are China’s Plans to Expand CPEC to Afghanistan?
2 years, 2 months ago

How Realistic Are China’s Plans to Expand CPEC to Afghanistan?

The Diplomat  

In October this year, Islamabad played host to the 11th China-Pakistan Joint Cooperation Committee meeting to discuss the progress of projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. China would like to use the experience gained in Balochistan in Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, where Beijing plans to undertake similar mineral extraction projects. China already has much of this transport connectivity infrastructure …

CPEC, Ecological Disaster and Societal Crisis in Balochistan - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

CPEC, Ecological Disaster and Societal Crisis in Balochistan - News18

News 18  

Over a couple of years, a wave of protests has been going on in Balochistan by the common people against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. The dry spell and reduced water availability have destroyed crops and threatened livestock survival.” The report of UNOCHA was substantiated by Balochistan’s Food Minister Zamarak Khan Piralizai as reported in the Pakistani newspaper Dawn, titled …

Flailing Economy, CPEC, Indo-US Ties: Pakistan PM’s China Visit Fraught with Challenges
2 years, 4 months ago

Flailing Economy, CPEC, Indo-US Ties: Pakistan PM’s China Visit Fraught with Challenges

News 18  

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s first visit China, since he took office in April this year, is fraught with challenges. China’s Demand of Outposts Chinese are demanding outpost in Balochistan for a long time for which Chinese personnel are still working with the Pakistani security agencies in Gawadar, according to sources. Geopolitical Challenges In his recent op-ed in Chinese newspaper …

Pakistan, China agree to build USD 10 bn Karachi-Peshawar Rail link | Why's project called backbone of CPEC
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan, China agree to build USD 10 bn Karachi-Peshawar Rail link | Why's project called backbone of CPEC

India TV News  

Pakistan, China agree to build USD 10 bn Karachi-Peshawar Rail link | Why's project called backbone of CPEC The green signal to USD 10 billion rail project is a major boost to the shaky economy of Pakistan as the country is facing unprecedented inflation. In a major boost to fragile Pakistan’s economy, Beijing and Islamabad agreed to build the much …

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