BEIJING: China on Friday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said China and Pakistan would welcome all countries and international organisations to participate in the flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative on the basis of consensus. “We appreciate the remarks made by Prime Minister Imran Khan”, Chinese […]
China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC)
PM terms Karachi coastal zone inclusion into CPEC as a game changer
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday while lauding efforts of the ministry of Maritime Affairs, termed inclusion of Karachi Comprehensive Coastal Development Zone in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a ‘game changer’. He expressed the hope that it would help in cleaning up marine habitat for fishermen, develop low income housing units and creating […]
KCCDZ to be a game changer for Pakistan: Ali Haider Zaidi
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi on Saturday said Pakistan and China had agreed to include Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ) in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) hoping that it would prove to be a game-changer for Pakistan. He said KCCDZ was an initiative of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs focused […]
Asad Umar emphasizes to increase security of China backed projects
On Thursday Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar emphasized the need to increase security for projects backed by the Chinese, as the country’s investment in Pakistan rises. The federal minister said “The investment through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is increasing. Chinese investors are investing in [projects] besides special economic zones.” […]
Tear gas, batons used to disperse crowd at Chaman border
Pakistan border security on Thursday used tear gas to disperse hundreds of people who tried to breakthrough a border crossing leading to Afghan territory, right after the day Taliban seized control of the Afghan side of the frontier, officials stated. “This morning a mob of some 400 unruly commuters tried to cross the gate forcefully. They threw stones, […]
Pakistan’s economy – Chicanery of numbers
Public policy pinnacles and its strings require a professional stir knowing the impact of every intervention either through word of mouth or administrative instrumentalities. For a developing country albeit in its lowest percentile as Pakistan is, germane of consciousness must revolve around economy. Decision making and process it follows require intense deliberations amongst those who […]
Governor Balochistan: Here is the unorthodox eligibility criteria
While the current office of the Governor Balochistan is paralyzed–the present Governor Justice ® Amnanullah Yasinzai has not resigned on technical ground, despite losing the trust of Prime Minister Imran Khan— cut throat lobbying is still afoot to secure the coveted slot of the province. So far several names are rumored to be hot favorites […]
Rs83bn projects identified to modernise agriculture sector under CPEC
ISLAMABAD: As many as 18 projects worth around Rs83 billion have been identified in agriculture sector under the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project, with an aim to exploit its true potential and modernize it for the sustainable economic growth. “Agriculture development is the main component of the second-phase of CPEC and both China and […]
Going to establish seven new economic zones: Arif Alvi
Arif Alvi, the President of Pakistan addressed at the inaugural dinner of the 2nd International Textile Expo 2019 in Lahore. He said, that we are trying to provide a suitable environment to the foreign investors to strengthen the economy of the country. Facilities like e-visa will attract more tourists and businessmen, he added. He extended […]
Kazakhstan warms up to Pak, invites Speaker Qaiser to Euro-Asia summit
National Assembly Speaker, Asad Qaiser, on Tuesday, expressed a desire for strengthing relations between Pakistan and Kazakhstan while adding that the two countries enjoyed a bond firmly rooted in religion, brotherhood, history and culture. He said this while talking to the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Barlybay Sadykov, who had called on him at Parliament House. Speaker […]