Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari walk past the honor guards during the welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China.

China and Pakistan will boost collaboration on infrastructure and mining

China and Pakistan are set to enhance and renovate Pakistan’s railway infrastructure while also advancing the development of Gwadar port. Additionally, Chinese firms are invited to invest in offshore oil and gas projects within the South Asian country, as reported by the official Xinhua news agency on Thursday. These announcements coincide with the visit of Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari to China from February 4-8, … Continue reading China and Pakistan will boost collaboration on infrastructure and mining

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives for the United Nations General Assembly

As Trump approaches, Pakistan prepares for upcoming foreign policy challenges in 2025

Pakistan welcomed the new year with a sense of relative tranquility following a turbulent 30-month period characterized by unstable politics, a contentious election, and an economy on the brink of collapse. As the domestic political landscape begins to stabilize and there are hopes for economic recovery in South Asia’s second-most populous nation, foreign policy and security issues are expected to become the primary challenges facing … Continue reading As Trump approaches, Pakistan prepares for upcoming foreign policy challenges in 2025

New Gwadar International Airport

China is committed to the CPEC project and will not withdraw support

The joint counter-terrorism exercises initiated by Pakistan and China last Wednesday are designed to enhance the professional capabilities of their military personnel and to fortify the military relations between the two nations. Historically, Pakistan and China have collaborated extensively in areas such as defense production, technology, and training. China serves as a significant defense partner for Pakistan, supplying advanced weaponry, including fighter jets and submarines. … Continue reading China is committed to the CPEC project and will not withdraw support

Beijing seeking to join security initiatives to protect it’s citizens in Pakistan, sources say

Beijing is urging Pakistan to permit its security personnel to safeguard the thousands of Chinese nationals employed in the South Asian country, following discussions prompted by a car bombing in Karachi that raised significant security concerns, according to sources. The recent bombing at the airport in the southern port city, which resulted in the deaths of two Chinese engineers returning to their work after a … Continue reading Beijing seeking to join security initiatives to protect it’s citizens in Pakistan, sources say

PM Shehbaz Sharif greets Chinese Premier Li Qiang as he arrives in Rawalpindi on Oct 14, 2024 on a four-day bilateral visit.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pakistan for a four-day bilateral visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a four-day bilateral visit, during which he will participate in the highly anticipated Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This visit coincides with Pakistan’s preparations to host the 23rd SCO meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) on October 15 and 16, under strict security protocols. In light of the summit, the government … Continue reading Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pakistan for a four-day bilateral visit