China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

China may not fund USD 60 billion BRI project as Pakistan's burgeoning debt rises

Beijing is backing away from Pakistan`s USD 60 billion commitment to the global Belt and Road Initiative. The CPEC's future is not only clouded by China`s apparent new, more conservative lending policy but also Pakistan`s overborrowing, which is fast driving the country toward a debt crisis.

Dec 25, 2020, 11:42 AM IST

Pakistan conspires to settle retired soldiers, labourers in PoK to change demography of the region

A huge influx of Pakistani labourers from outside PoK has been seen from the past few months mainly because of the ongoing construction works of Chinese companies. 

Apr 11, 2020, 00:33 AM IST

China invites more countries to take part in CPEC projects

China today termed the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as an "open initiative" and invited more countries to join the controversial project on the "principle of equality and voluntarism".

Dec 04, 2017, 17:25 PM IST

Don't trust China: Baloch leader Mehran Marri warns Pakistan over CPEC

UK-based Baloch nationalist leader Mehran Marri has warned the Pakistan establishment not to trust China, especially when it comes to the latter's ongoing involvement in the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

Nov 24, 2017, 09:27 AM IST

CPEC may fuel Indo-Pak tension: UN report

India refused an invitation to attend China`s ambitious BRI Summit held this month as opposed to the inclusion of the (CPEC) under the OBOR initiative

May 24, 2017, 11:43 AM IST

CPEC: 'Chinese firms violated Pak laws and social customs'

'Some Chinese firms are fond of instant success instead of making long-term plans.'

May 09, 2017, 10:09 AM IST

To protect CPEC, China wants to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir

China now has a vested interest in helping resolve regional conflicts.

May 02, 2017, 16:09 PM IST

China's latest 'gift' to Pakistan - combat aircraft; ballistic, cruise, anti-ship, anti-aircraft missiles

Islamabad will pay back China for the 'gift' by ensuring security to the CPEC.

Mar 17, 2017, 15:07 PM IST

Pakistan set to declare India's 'integral part' Gilgit-Baltistan as 5th province

The Gilgit-Baltistan area is Pakistan's northernmost administrative territory that borders the disputed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Mar 15, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

Pakistan invites UAE to invest in China Pakistan Economic Corridor

Pakistan`s envoy to the United Arab Emirates, Moazzam Ahmed Khan, has said that he has invited that country to invest in the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.

Feb 15, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Pakistan: Low-intensity blast targets Chinese engineer's convoy in Sindh province

The Chinese engineer working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) escaped unhurt in the explosion.

Dec 14, 2016, 20:11 PM IST

Pakistan-China begin fourth joint naval exercise aimed at CPEC security

With focus on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Navies of both sides are presently engaged in a joint exercise aimed at promoting maritime security and stability in the region.

Nov 18, 2016, 11:56 AM IST