BEIJING, Aug 17 (ABC):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was laying foundation for sustained indigenous economic modernization and its growth to connect markets within and across the region was a logical next step. In an exclusive interview with the Global Times he spoke on a broad range of topics including China-Pakistan relations, regional and international situation, …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (ABC): China Yunnan Sunny Road and Bridge Co., Ltd has made a difference to the lives of local people, especially those young who come out from small towns to explore job opportunities, according to a report on Tuesday. On the nearly 400-kilometer motorway from Sukkur to Multan, the continuous flow of traffic runs smoothly every day. Vehicles …

ISLAMABAD, August 15 (ABC): The first urban railway system Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) in Lahore is going to go solarized to save the soaring more than Rs 1.9 billion annual electricity bill being consumed on entire operationalization of Metro Train. Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMAT) is operating OLMT since the train was handed over to it by the Chinese …

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16(ABC): Chinese Company Hytera, one of the world’s leading providers of professional communications technologies and solutions, will provide an “Advanced Communication System” to the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA). According to a Gwadar Pro’s report, the NGIA, built across an area of 4,300 acres, is expected to become the largest airport in Pakistan after its completion in 2023 …

ISLAMABAD, August 11 (ABC): China and Pakistan have agreed to further strengthen cooperation on natural disasters prevention and mitigation to build a China-Pakistan community with a shared future which will ensure a stable platform for preservation of natural resources, according to a report on Thursday. It was believed that mainly cooperation in agriculture needed to counter climate change. This year Pakistan …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is once again kicking off after a decelerated stage during previous few years as the present government reiterates resolve to resume the pace of work as witnessed during 2013-2018. The Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) led coalition government initiated China Pakistan economic Corridor had experienced sluggish advancement during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf …

ISLAMABAD, July 31 (ABC): The 1,320 MWs China Power Hub Generation Co. (CPHGC) has invited tenders for the supply of local coal in Pakistani currency, reported on Sunday. The company has sought proposals from firms registered in Pakistan for the supply of 40,000 tons of local coal per month at a fixed price in Pakistani rupees. CPHGC is a joint …

BEIJING, July 31 (ABC): The International Cooperation Centre (ICC) of China National Development and Reform Commission will organise an extensive course on BRI Progress for Pakistan from August 3 to August 23. As many as 25 government officials, scholars and businessmen will take part in the online classes, a document states reported. The participants will learn from China development experience …

BEIJING, July 29 (ABC): China and Pakistan will jointly train artistic talents and conserve the intangible cultural heritage with the establishment of the China-Pakistan Cultural and Educational Exchange Center (CPCEEC), reported on Friday. CPCEEC was launched jointly by Hebei Academy of Fine Arts (China) and University of Education (Pakistan) on June 9, 2022. Talat Naseer Pasha, president of University of …

ISLAMABAD, July 29(ABC): Bilawal emphasised that the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) development had reached a new phase, with increasing emphasis on high-quality development of industry, agriculture, IT, and science and technology, while ensuring tangible socio-economic benefits for the people. The two sides discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan, agreeing that peace and stability in Afghanistan were vital for regional development …