Pakistan flags 'prolonged delays' in projects with China
Islamabad has requested China to fast-track the work on five projects.
Oct 30, 2022, 13:17 PM IST
After taking control of Afghanistan, Taliban now 'desire' to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project
In 2015, China announced the ‘China Pakistan Economic Corridor’ (CPEC) project which is worth USD 46 billion. With CPEC, Beijing aims to expand its influence in Pakistan and across Central and South Asia in order to counter the influence of the United States and India.
Sep 07, 2021, 06:38 AM IST
Pakistan appoints new Belt & Road chief to pacify China
Pakistan appointed Khalid Mansoor to the country`s top position responsible for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) -the 50 billion USD local component of Beijing`s Belt and Road Infrastructure plan.
Aug 09, 2021, 17:01 PM IST
China wants to have permanent military presence in Africa through CPEC: US Commander
The OBOR is Chinese President Xi Jinping's multi-billion project that focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa and Europe.
Mar 08, 2019, 18:39 PM IST
Pakistan to make economic zones under CPEC more investor friendly
Both China and Pakistan have agreed to make CPEC focus on industrial cooperation after the first five-year early harvest period since 2013.
Feb 05, 2019, 10:47 AM IST
Pakistan ready to share details of CPEC debts with IMF for bailout package
Pakistan's current year debt repayments were about USD 9 billion but obviously it would not entirely be available from the IMF.
Oct 14, 2018, 17:19 PM IST
Imran Khan-led Pakistan government likely to review CPEC, renegotiate trade deals with China
Pakistan is currently reeling from a huge financial crisis.
Sep 11, 2018, 08:45 AM IST
LeT giving management training to Pakistani engineers: Sources
The engineers have reportedly been told to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor once their training is finished and then give back a part of their monthly salary to the terrorist organisation.
Jun 21, 2018, 13:33 PM IST
To avoid China's debt trap, Malaysia to re-examine projects under Belt and Road Initiative
Malaysia's PM Mahatir Mohamad has said many countries have taken China's easy loans without thinking of how they will repay them.
Jun 06, 2018, 15:16 PM IST
China fears political instability in Pakistan could hurt CPEC
Pakistan has asked China for a fresh loan - that is its second request in two months, while the lack of political stability over several decades keep Chinese experts on tenterhooks.
May 30, 2018, 16:34 PM IST
China's Belt and Road Initiative hits roadblock in 7 countries: Report
China`s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which aims to build a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient trade routes of Silk Road, has hit a roadblock in seven countries, according to a recent report.
Apr 15, 2018, 17:09 PM IST
India key to CPEC's success: Pakistan's new political tactic
India is opposed to CPEC as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
Mar 23, 2018, 12:09 PM IST
CPEC mess: Chinese company building Gwadar Port operating in Pakistan illegally, lawmakers told
A high-level parliamentary committee has ordered an investigation into the company building and operating Gwadar Port.
Mar 14, 2018, 11:40 AM IST
China defends Pakistan, says finance shouldn't be used to force action on terrorism
China defended Pakistan even as it continues to raise issues with security of its citizens and investments.
Mar 06, 2018, 22:06 PM IST
Ready to talk to India to resolve differences over CPEC: China
India has objected to the USD 50 billion CPEC as it passes through PoK.
Jan 29, 2018, 16:10 PM IST
China, Pakistan to look at extending CPEC to Afghanistan
Pakistani Foreign Minister has said that his country and China were 'iron brothers', but did not directly mention the prospect of Afghanistan joining the corridor.
Dec 26, 2017, 15:27 PM IST
India issued demarches to Pakistan, China on dams in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Government
India has also strongly conveyed its position at multilateral and international fora where issues related to OBOR/CPEC have been raised.
Dec 20, 2017, 19:05 PM IST
Possibility of N-war in South Asia cannot be ruled out: Pak NSA
Janjua claimed that India has been stockpiling a range of dangerous weapons and it threatens Pakistan continuously of conventional warfare.
Dec 18, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
Rift in romance? Here's why there's a lull in China-Pakistan CPEC affair
Established in 2013, CPEC intends to fast-track growth of Pakistan's infrastructure through a number of measures. But all has not been well in recent weeks.
Dec 06, 2017, 14:44 PM IST
Hope from debris: Why Pakistan wants to replace ally US with China, Russia
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif feels it is time to take a closer look at even closer friendship with China and Russia instead of continuing reliance on the United States.
Dec 06, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
