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 …
What will we do when the smog returns?
By Abrar Chaudhury In November, a thick blanket of smog engulfed Lahore and most of Punjab, causing serious health risks and …
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 …
China’s War on Smog Unleashes Collateral Damage on World’s Farms
Farmers are the latest victims of China’s desire for cleaner air. Officials have forced natural gas-powered fertilizer plants to shut …
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 …
Entrepreneurs will be key players in corporate farming
LATE last month, the federal government allowed export of 1.5m tonnes of sugar with a subsidy of Rs10.7 per kilogram. …