Search results for "CPEC"
-
A China-Pakistan corridor of opportunity for all
Gwadar deep seaport, Photo: Umargondal/Wikimedia Commons A century ago, the people of North and Latin American continents had no road links. They had to travel even to the neighboring countries by sea. But the construction of...Mar 17, 2018 1456 0 -
‘Pakistan should not be seen through the prism of another country’
Pakistan has reaffirmed its readiness to work with the United States as a partner for achieving peace and security in the region but feels that seeing the key South Asian country “through the prism of a...Oct 11, 2017 1247 0 -
US-Pakistan cooperation will help extend Economic Corridor benefits to the entire region
Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has underlined the importance of U.S.-Pakistan cooperation toward regional stability and sharing the benefits of regional connectivity across the region. “One of the key pillars of our policy is to strengthen...Oct 5, 2017 1242 0 -
Pakistan says will work with US for Afghan stability; emphasizes political solution
While renewing its commitment to combat terrorism, Pakistan has said it would work with the United States for the goal of Afghan stability but emphasized that its landlocked western neighbor needs political settlement. “We are mindful...Sep 28, 2017 1094 0 -
Pakistan invites US multinationals to invest in the country amid economic turnaround
Pakistan is inviting the U.S. multinational firms to explore D.C.investment opportunities in Pthe South Asian country that has shown remarkable economic resilience in recent years and offers a favorable business climate. Speaking to the representatives of...Jul 21, 2017 1386 0 -
Pakistan to sustain over 5 % economic growth rate in years ahead: World Bank
Gwadar deep seaport Photo: Umargondal/Wikimedia Commons Rebounding agrarian output, stable macroeconomic environment, expanding investments are creating conditions for a higher economic growth momentum for Pakistan with the GDP expected to be 5.5 in 2018, says the...Jun 6, 2017 1648 0 -
UN embraces China’s New Silk Road initiative; US, Western powers join Beijing forum
A view of Gwadar Fish Harbor Photo Umair Adeeb/Wikimedia Commons Seeing a win-win equation for the international community from China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said both...May 15, 2017 4544 0 -
China’s maritime expansion – A recast of the Silk Route or a New Future?
The Port of Shanghai in Yangshan Island Photo by Bigg(g)er/Wikimedia Commons The Mongols Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) ruled over China when the Great Kublai Khan – grandson of Genghis Khan – conquered China. But as they entrenched into...May 3, 2017 3775 3 -
Britain ready to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor
Sost Pakistan Customs and Chinese trucks Photo By Anthony Maw, Vancouver, Canada via Wikimedia Commons Britain is the latest major country to express readiness to join multi-billion dollars China Pakistan Economic Corridor – widely considered to...Apr 7, 2017 1291 0 -
Pakistan expands regional connections; brings together Iran and Turkey
Pakistan this week brought together 10 Central Asian neighbors in a trade grouping in a sign of its growing importance in the resource-rich region. Heads of state and government, and senior officials of 10-member Economic Cooperation...Mar 3, 2017 1472 0