THE China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is apparently entering a new phase, touching more critical and sensitive areas of trade, industrialisation …
The CPEC opportunity
China, buoyed by its rise as an economic power, is planning to revive the old Silk Route under the new …
The China factor
Dubbed as the “practical picture of Pak-China friendship” by Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan’s Minister of Interior and Planning, Development and Reforms, …
Businessmen demand disclosure of CPEC details
ISLAMABAD: The business community of Rawalpindi and Islamabad has called on the government to share full information about the China-Pakistan Economic …
CPEC could turn into a nightmare if Pakistan keeps tariffs high
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s situation regarding its international trade and tariff policies is similar to that of Alice in Wonderland. Should it continue …
Yuan may replace dollar in Pakistan-China trade
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that the government was examining a proposal to replace …
Pakistan proposes extension of ML-I rail project to Torkham border
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has proposed China that broad terms and conditions for financing of Main Line One (ML-1) railways project may be …
In CPEC talks, Chinese drive a hard bargain with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan appeared to have been pushed hard by the Chinese side to give in more than it secured in …
Agri sector included in CPEC’s LTP to ensure sustainable economic growth
ISLAMABAD :Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Sartaj Aziz Wednesday said keeping in view the importance of agriculture in the national economy, …
CPEC’s precarious balancing act
PAKISTAN has turned down a key Chinese demand to allow the use of yuan in the Gwadar free trade zone …
Three CPEC projects hit snags as China mulls new financing rules
ISLAMABAD: China has temporarily stopped funding of some projects particularly those related to the road network under the China-Pakistan Economic …