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Pakistan China Ink 23 MoUs to Boost Cooperation

Pakistan China have signed 23 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen collaboration in various sectors, including transportation infrastructure, industry, energy, agriculture, media, healthcare, water management, and socioeconomic development. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang led delegation-level discussions in Beijing, reaffirming the robust Pakistan-China Strategic Cooperative Partnership based on mutual trust, shared principles, […]Read More

PM Shehbaz to “Engage” with Chinese Banks for $600m Loan

PM Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister to Negotiate $600 Million Loan with Chinese Banks Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb are set to engage in crucial talks with Chinese banks to secure a $600 million loan. The Prime Minister will actively negotiate with the Commercial Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial […]Read More

PM Shehbaz Sharif embarks on Five-Day visit to China

PM Shehbaz Sharif Embarks on Five-Day Visit to China Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has begun his first official visit to China since taking office in March. The five-day trip aims to strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties with Beijing and attract Chinese investors to Pakistan through business-to-business projects. High-Level Meetings PM Shehbaz will meet Chinese […]Read More

PM invites Chinese firms to establish textile industry in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday assured full facilitation by his government and invited Chinese companies, particularly those in the textile sector, to establish their industries in Pakistan. Chairing a meeting to discuss the promotion of Pakistan-China cooperation, the prime minister highlighted that China is a key partner in Pakistan’s development. He expressed Pakistan’s desire […]Read More

China to Host Arab Leaders, Including Egyptian President, for Cooperation

China’s Foreign Ministry announced that Beijing will host Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi along with several other Arab leaders for the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. The leaders are expected to pay state visits to China and attend the forum’s opening ceremony from Tuesday to Saturday. Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li […]Read More

PIA Announces 20% Discount for Pakistani Students Traveling to China

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a 20% discount for Pakistani students traveling to China for academic purposes. In addition, the national flag carrier has increased the baggage allowance to 60 kilograms, according to an airline official. Currently, PIA operates a weekly flight on the Islamabad-Beijing-Islamabad route every Sunday. This discount is available for […]Read More

China to Launch Space Tourism Vehicle in 2027

China has announced plans to debut its “space tourism vehicle” in 2027, with journeys to the edge of space commencing in 2028, according to state media reports on Friday. This revelation follows closely on the heels of Blue Origin’s announcement regarding the resumption of crewed operations for its New Shepard Rocket. CAS Space’s vehicle is […]Read More

Pakistan Mulls 5-Year Extension for $15.36 Billion Chinese Debt

Islamabad, May 17, 2024 – As an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team arrives to assess Pakistan’s debt repayment capabilities, the country is exploring a 5-year extension for the repayment of $15.36 billion in debt owed to Chinese Independent Power Producers (IPPs), according to The News. This potential extension would require the approval of the Chinese […]Read More

China-Pakistan Cooperation Strengthened, Focus on CPEC Progress

In a recent meeting between Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing, the commitment to robust cooperation between the two nations was reaffirmed. Vice Premier Ding reiterated China’s unwavering support for Pakistan across various sectors, including the economy, trade, and investment. Central to their discussions […]Read More

Chinese Exports Grow, Imports Exceed Expectations

Chinese exports experienced growth last month, while imports exceeded expectations, according to data released Thursday. This provides a much-needed boost to the country’s leadership amidst efforts to revive the economy from a prolonged downturn. In April, overseas shipments expanded by 1.5 percent compared to the previous year, slightly surpassing forecasts. This comes after a surprising […]Read More