CPEC
Khusro Bakhtiar emphasises the need for gearing up the momentum to meet timelines of the projects.
Updated 14 Sep, 2019 08:09am
Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesman calls on Pakistan and China to stop CPEC related activities in AJK.
Updated 12 Sep, 2019 07:34am
Visiting Chinese foreign minister reaffirms support on Kashmir issue.
Updated 09 Sep, 2019 08:15am
The scale of Chinese investment in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor is so large that it invites global awe.
Updated 08 Sep, 2019 06:19pm
Both sides discuss the agenda for Joint Working Group on industrial cooperation.
Updated 31 Aug, 2019 08:55am
"Kashmir is a historic issue which should be resolved through talks," he says.
Updated 30 Aug, 2019 10:05am
Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan observes that businessmen are afraid of NAB and are not investing their money.
Updated 21 Aug, 2019 07:26am
"The completion of CPEC will not only benefit Pakistan and China, but also the entire region," says the prime minister.
Updated 20 Aug, 2019 08:17am
The plant will be set up by the China Power Hub Generation Company (CPHGC) under the CPEC project.
Published 19 Aug, 2019 07:01am
Authorities yet to complete groundwork for nine zones under CPEC.
Updated 14 Aug, 2019 07:38am
Says FATF, provincial spending behaviours, govt’s insufficient parliamentary strength key risks to $6bn bailout.
Updated 06 Aug, 2019 08:41am
Over the past year, the PTI government’s economic focus has been on redressing macroeconomic imbalances.
Updated 04 Aug, 2019 07:27am
Agriculture played a crucial role in the economy of Balochistan.
Updated 23 Jul, 2019 09:52am
Chinese diplomat says calling it a Punjab-China project is wrong.
Updated 23 Jul, 2019 09:54am
Says, with its completion the CPEC project would give a boost to Pakistan’s trade and strengthen the country’s economy.
Updated 22 Jul, 2019 07:43am
Committee seeks details of the projects towards which the money was transferred.
Updated 20 Jul, 2019 08:16am
Members voice displeasure over briefing on labour capacity building, training programmes and initiatives.
Updated 19 Jul, 2019 09:05am
The meeting is also set to receive briefings on other issues such as progress in the second stage of FTA with China.
Updated 18 Jul, 2019 07:52am
There is no official word from China on the apparent slow pace of CPEC projects.
Updated 15 Jul, 2019 08:43am
"We will come up with a bill so that the CPEC authority is established as soon as possible," says Khusro Bakhtiar.
Updated 13 Jul, 2019 11:49pm
A Chinese delegation from the city of Chongqing meets Planning Minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtyar.
Updated 12 Jul, 2019 08:51am
Under CPEC a huge investment was made in energy sector during the last six years.
Updated 22 Jun, 2019 10:37am
Lately, there has been a surge in terrorist activity in Balochistan.
Updated 18 Jun, 2019 09:29am
Says Beijing is charging 2 to 2.5pc on loans with a repayment term that goes into a long tenure.
Updated 14 Jun, 2019 09:46am
The success of CPEC is crucial for Beijing to place itself as a trusted partner for the Global South.
Updated 27 May, 2019 04:27pm
Lahore-Matiari transmission line and Rashakai Special Economic Zone projects inaugurated.
Updated 27 May, 2019 02:48pm
Mega projects in energy, technology and education unveiled; Huawei Technical Support Centre launched by VP and PM Imran.
Updated 27 May, 2019 07:37am
The US-China trade war may offer Pakistan a unique trade opportunity.
Published 26 May, 2019 08:46am
"She (Swaraj) had complained that we sometimes talk in a bitter manner so she brought sweets today," says FM Qureshi.
Updated 23 May, 2019 08:22am
Army says three attackers killed, bodies retained for identification.
Updated 12 May, 2019 04:52pm
