China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Russia keen to join China-Pakistan economic corridor - 10 things you should know

 Pakistan on November 26 had approved Russia's request to use the strategic Gwadar Port.

Dec 20, 2016, 03:44 AM IST

Chinese engineer working on CPEC survives roadside bombing in Pakistan

The attack on the Chinese engineer came on a day when Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated a 448-kilometre-long Sorab-Hoshab road.

Dec 14, 2016, 19:46 PM IST

Russia denies reports of 'secret negotiation' with Pakistan on CPEC

The Russian foreign ministry has denied Pakistani media reports about it having `secret negotiations` with Pakistan for the creation of CPEC.

Nov 29, 2016, 18:56 PM IST

Russia dismisses report of 'secret talks' with Pakistan on CPEC

Russia on Tuesday dismissed as not "corresponding to the realities" the reports in Pakistani media about it holding "secret talks" with Pakistan on the creation of China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC).

Nov 29, 2016, 17:14 PM IST

Pakistan allows Russia use of Gwadar Port under CPEC

Pakistan on Saturday decided to accord approval to a Russian request for using the Gwadar Port for its exports as Moscow has also showed its willingness to be part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Nov 26, 2016, 14:53 PM IST

Rattled Pakistan says will kill three Indian soldiers for every Pak soldier they kill

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif accused India of creating hurdles in the way of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Nov 26, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

China to deploy its naval ships to guard Gwadar port in Pakistan: Official

The move would open up a new and cheaper cargo route for transporting oil to China as well as export of Chinese goods to the Middle East and Africa.

Nov 25, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Kashmir dispute 'hinders' China-Pakistan corridor: Chinese media

India has expressed reservations over the project that links western China to Gwadar Port in the restive Balochistan province in southern Pakistan.

Nov 18, 2016, 12:10 PM IST

China may use CPEC to enhance trade with India, fear Pakistani MPs

Some lawmakers in Pakistan fear that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) may be used by Beijing to enhance trade with New Delhi.

Nov 17, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

China may use CPEC to enhance trade with India: Pakistani MPs

Some lawmakers in Pakistan fear that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) may be used by Beijing to enhance trade with New Delhi.

Nov 17, 2016, 13:11 PM IST

Balochistan blast raises security alarm for CPEC: Chinese media

 The recent bomb attack in Pakistan's troubled Balochistan province, a day ahead of the launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from Gwadar port, has raised a "security alarm" for the USD 46 billion project, state-run Chinese media said on Tuesday.

Nov 15, 2016, 14:30 PM IST

Pak's strategic Gwadar port opens $46-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the start of operational activities at the coastal town of Gwadar in south-western Balochistan province.

Nov 13, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

India, China NSAs to meet next week to discuss bilateral ties

National Security Advisors of India and China will meet next week to discuss measures to improve bilateral ties which are strained by differences over a host of issues including India's admission into NSG and Beijing's attempts to block UN ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar.

Oct 29, 2016, 16:08 PM IST

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor could become another East India Company: Pak senators

Pakistani lawmakers have expressed fears that the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, termed a "game changer" by the government, could turn into another East India Company if the country`s interests were not protected.

Oct 18, 2016, 15:53 PM IST

Baloch leader demands details of CPEC project

Akhtar Jan Mengal who heads the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) told a public meeting in Gwadar that the rights of the Baloch people were being "usurped" in the name of development and they were being treated like "slaves".

Oct 15, 2016, 20:47 PM IST

China assures support to Pakistan on Kashmir issue

With relations already running on a tense note between India and Pakistan over terrorism and rising tensions at borders, China has assured in unequivocal terms of its support in case of any foreign aggression to Islamabad including its stance on the Kashmir issue.

Sep 24, 2016, 10:53 AM IST

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor illegal: Balochistan leader Mehran Marri

Maintaining that Balochistan is an occupied territory by Pakistan, Mehran Marri, Baloch Representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), on Monday said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an "illegal" project.

Sep 20, 2016, 01:39 AM IST

US backs India, says 'Pakistan must go after terrorist groups which harm its neighbours'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday advocated the strongest action against states that use terrorism as an instrument of state policy.

Sep 08, 2016, 22:59 PM IST

Tough message to Pakistan! US says Islamabad should act against terror groups harming its neighbours

Last month India, US signed the 'Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement'.

Sep 08, 2016, 08:48 AM IST

G20: PM Narendra Modi to meet China's President Xi Jinping on Sunday; NSG, CPEC to be discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Hangzhou, the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang Province in east China, on Saturday evening to attend G-20 summit.

Sep 03, 2016, 13:42 PM IST