Pakistan suppressing critical voices against CPEC, US lawmakers told
At the very local level, people who critique CPEC are often labelled as terrorists, said researcher Shamila Chaudhary, who served in the previous Obama Administration.
May 14, 2019, 08:23 AM IST
Incidents of bride trafficking by Chinese men in Pakistan causes alarm
New York-based international NGO Human Rights Watch has raised concern of Pakistani girls being trafficked by Chinese men - often with the lure of money, visa or both.
May 05, 2019, 20:45 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 puts major CPEC power project on hold, asks China to delete it from list
According to a report in Pakistan-based Dawn News, the country's government will shut down several other schemes under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).
Jan 14, 2019, 10:00 AM IST
Pakistan dismisses 'military dimension' to CPEC, says project with China all about economy
CPEC is just a bilateral economic project, which is not aimed against any third country, says Pakistan.
Dec 28, 2018, 17:33 PM IST
China says more talks needed on economic aid for Pakistan
Pakistan's foreign reserves have plunged 42 percent since the start of the year and now stand at about $8 billion, or less than two months of import cover.
Nov 03, 2018, 13:33 PM IST
Pakistan, China dismiss India’s ‘territorial integrity’ protest over CPEC bus service
According to reports, the new bus service will be launched between Lahore in Pakistan and Kashgar in China via Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on November 13.
Nov 02, 2018, 16:07 PM IST
Imran Khan arrives in China on maiden visit for talks on CPEC, IMF bailout
Imran Khan is looking for financial help from China despite approaching IMF for a bailout package for its crumbling economy.
Nov 02, 2018, 10:14 AM IST
India lodges strong protests with Pakistan, China over PoK bus service
Ministry of External Affairs has warned that the proposed bus service would be a violation of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Oct 31, 2018, 23:35 PM IST
China denies CPEC is reason for Pakistan economy's current crumbling state
China claims CPEC is for the economic good of its 'all-weather friend' Pakistan.
Oct 23, 2018, 19:23 PM 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
Increasing Chinese involvement disastrous for Pakistan’s economy, warns IMF
IMF has been critical of providing further loans since most of it could go in repaying the debts to China accrued in the 'Silk Road' project.
Oct 10, 2018, 14:50 PM IST
Balochistan will be given its due share in CPEC, assures Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has assured that Balochistan will be given its due share in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Oct 06, 2018, 20:34 PM IST
Rising US-China tensions good opportunity for us: Pakistan
Islamabad has been trying to deepen ties with China in recent years as relations with the United States remain on tenterhooks.
Oct 04, 2018, 13:15 PM IST
Military ties backbone of Sino-Pakistan relationship: Chinese general
Pakistan has deepened ties with China in recent years as relations with the United States have frayed.
Sep 19, 2018, 07:51 AM IST
Pakistan Army chief General Bajwa visits China after 'Silk Road' tension
Bajwa is the most senior Pakistani figure to visit staunch ally China since the new government of Prime Minister Imran Khan took office in August.
Sep 17, 2018, 09:11 AM 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
CPEC in trouble? Imran Khan's new government preps to raise pressure on China
Imran Khan himself is singing praises about the China-Pakistan friendship. But his party seems to be working on something else.
Aug 19, 2018, 18:59 PM IST
Financial crunch hits CPEC in Pakistan, several projects stalled
Work on several projects, which are part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has been stalled in Pakistan reportedly because of financial constraints. According to Pakistan-based Dawn News, the National Highway Authority in the country is under financial crisis and hence the work on several projects has been stalled.
Jul 23, 2018, 10:43 AM IST
