BEIJING, Nov 28 (ABC): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an open and inclusive platform and both China and Pakistan would welcome all countries and international organizations to participate in construction of the flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative to achieve common development, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian said on Monday. “The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is an open …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (ABC): The Karot Hydropower Project is expected to save 1.4 million tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 3.5 million tons each year, Vice General Manager of China Three Gorges International Limited (CTGI) and Chairman of CSAIL Qin Guobin said. With a total installed capacity of 720MW and an annual generating capacity of 3.2 …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP):The speakers on Tuesday said that the revival of second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would boost national economy and further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. They made the remarks while discussing geo-politics and its impact on Pakistan-China relations at a roundtable conference, titled “Pakistan-China Relations”. The conference was organized under the …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 6(ABC):  Pakistan and China have agreed to use bullet-proof vehicles for all outdoor movement of the Chinese nationals working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in order to protect them from terrorist attacks. According to the draft minutes of the 11th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) of the CPEC, both the sides have also agreed to strengthen capabilities …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent important visit to China is poised to expedite construction of deep-sea port Gwadar and other massive infrastructure projects on fast track under the CPEC which will ultimately help strengthen Pakistan’s bleak economy. Speaking at a seminar on “Pak-China Relations” held here Sunday under the aegis of Gold Ring Economic Forum, a think …

BEIJING, Nov 4 (ABC): As President Xi Jinping met with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to further consolidate the bilateral ironclad friendship, the two countries will set in motion a flurry of projects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), including the construction of auxiliary infrastructure for Gwadar Port …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (ABC): Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday said that China is showing keen interest in development projects of Pakistan including the ML-One Railway track from Karachi to Peshawar, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and Karachi Circular Railway (KCR). Talking to Ptv he said, the Chinese government and companies had given a positive response to Pakistani …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 1(ABC): Ahead of his maiden trip to China, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the revitalisation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will be the focus of his discussions with officials in Beijing. PM Shehbaz Sharif has left for China on a two-day official visit at the invitation of Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (ABC):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit China next week which, the Foreign Office spokesperson said, would mark the conclusion of MoUs and agreements in the diverse areas and help advance the agenda of bilateral cooperation. In his weekly press briefing, spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said the visit scheduled on November 1-2, was expected to advance wide-ranging …

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28(ABC): Pakistan on Thursday proposed inclusion of new areas of cooperation under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) including post-disaster reconstruction, global development initiatives, and strengthening of digital investment in economy. The proposals were made during the meeting of of 11th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) of CPEC held here through video conference. The meeting was co-chaired by Federal Minister for …