3 h. ago Pakistan joins China’s GDI to speed up progress on sustainable development goals

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially aligned itself with China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) to accelerate its progress toward achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With strong bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is in a strategic position to embed GDI into its national development agenda. The Global Development […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan, other nuclear states together spent $100 billion on weapons in 2024

Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Friday, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending. ICAN said Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and the United States together spent nearly $10 billion more than in 2023. […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, China love each other’s festivals and cultures: Chinese envoy

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Mr Jiang Zaidong has said that Pakistan and China not only have equality between civilizations, “but we also love each other’s festivals and cultures.” “China loves the old traditional festivals of Pakistan including the Eid festival,” said the Ambassador while speaking at a function held here at the Chinese Embassy to celebrate […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan says China has offered to sell new military equipment, including J

Pakistan’s government this month announced that China has offered to sell it its new military equipment, including 40 of its advanced fifth-generation J-35 fighter jets and ballistic missile defense systems following Islamabad’s armed conflict with India in May. Nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan engaged in armed conflict for four days from May 7-10, pounding each […]

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1 week ago China welcomes Pakistan, Afghanistan’s move to upgrade diplomatic ties to ambassadorial level

BEIJING: China has welcomed the announcement by Pakistan and Afghanistan to upgrade their diplomatic relations from charge d’affaires to ambassadorial level, a move aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian expressed support for this development during a regular press briefing on Wednesday. Lin noted that both the Pakistani […]

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1 week ago Pakistan launches diplomatic campaign to counter India’s aggression

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has deployed two multi-party delegations to key international capitals as part of a diplomatic campaign addressing recent military escalations with India. The delegations began their high-level engagements on Monday, with the team led by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari holding talks with China and Russia’s UN ambassadors in New York. […]

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1 week ago Pioneering Green Industry: Sahiwal power plant sets benchmark for environmental responsibility

The 1320 MW Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant, a cornerstone project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has emerged as a leader in marrying industrial progress with ecological consciousness. Far from being a conventional power facility, the plant has redefined the narrative around coal-based energy by integrating sustainable practices that mitigate environmental degradation and foster a […]

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2 w. ago Ahsan invites CAREC member states to link value chains with Pakistan’s SEZs

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday invited Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member states to integrate their value chains with Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and explore opportunities for cross-border industrial clusters, leveraging Pakistan’s preferential trade agreements with China, ASEAN and the Middle East. He extended this invitation […]

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2 w. ago Victor Gao silences Indian general in fiery debate over Pakistan

  In a tense live television debate, Victor Gao, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization, firmly pushed back against retired Indian General G.D. Bakshi’s anti-Pakistan remarks. The exchange quickly turned from a policy discussion into a sharp confrontation over regional alliances and historical context. The clash began when General Bakshi accused Pakistan […]

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2 w. ago Chinese companies promise bright, prosperous future for Pakistani youth: Ambassador Jiang

Pakistan-China friendship a symbol of regional prosperity & stability: Khalid China has offered employment avenues for Pakistan to ensure economic

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2 w. ago Chinese companies offer employment opportunities to 500 Pakistani youth

ISLAMABAD: Chinese government has opened employment avenues for Pakistani students as the Chinese Ambassador Mr Jiang Zaidong while addressing the ceremony said that in order to promote stable relations between Pakistan and China, Chinese companies will provide job opportunities to Pakistani youth. He expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of a job fair […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan showcases mineral wealth, boosts mining ties with China at Beijing summit

Pakistan highlighted its vast mineral resources and growing mining partnership with China during the 4th Asia Mining Innovation and Development Summit in Beijing. The event marks a key moment in the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Delivering the keynote speech, Deputy Head of Mission Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary showcased Pakistan’s immense mineral potential. […]

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3 w. ago 20 Chinese companies offer over 500 jobs to Pakistani youth at ‘Job Fair 2025’

ISLAMABAD – In a landmark event underscoring the strength of Pakistan-China cooperation, the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK)

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3 w. ago Pakistan gains strategic edge over India, says new report by Pakistan

Pakistan-China Institute has released a new report that claims Pakistan has gained a clear strategic edge over India. Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed launched the report, calling it a major update on South Asia’s changing power dynamics. It strongly rejects Indian Prime Minister Modi’s assumptions about dominance in the region. The report also makes it clear […]

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3 w. ago Major diplomatic security milestones achieved during China visit, says Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday calling his recent three-day China visit “highly successful,” said that Pakistan had achieved significant progress on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during the engagements held in Beijing. The deputy prime minister, addressing a news conference, said that it was not a routine […]

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3 w. ago Significant progress made on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during China trip: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday calling his recent three-day China visit “highly successful,” said that Pakistan had achieved significant progress on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during the engagements held in Beijing. The deputy prime minister, addressing a news conference, said that it was not a […]

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3 w. ago Dar hails China visit as major win for Pakistan’s economy and security

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called his recent visit to China a major success, saying Pakistan achieved key diplomatic, economic, and security goals. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Dar stressed that the visit was not a routine engagement but a mission with urgent and clear objectives. During the three-day […]

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3 w. ago In trilateral talks, Pakistan and China agree to extend CPEC to Afghanistan

In a significant trilateral engagement, Pakistan and China have agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and economic cooperation. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister and […]

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3 w. ago 74th anniversary of diplomatic ties: Zardari lauds China’s role in Pakistan’s socio

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday extended heartfelt congratulations to the governments and peoples of Pakistan and China on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He said that Pakistan highly valued its historic and time-tested relationship with China, adding that ties with China remained a […]

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3 w. ago China always supported Pakistan in safeguarding national sovereignty

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong Wednesday said that China has always supported Pakistan in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. “China has always resolutely supported Pakistan in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, pursuing a development path suited to national conditions, combating terrorism with determination, and maintaining unity and stability to achieve development and prosperity,” the […]

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