The reports of the slowdown of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf regime has been refuted by China’s consul general in Karachi, Li Bijian as he ruled out a disagreement between Pakistan and the Chinese governments. However, the Chinese diplomat also showed certain concerns about the […]
Pakistan hell-bent on fencing Durand Line to secure CPEC
In the wake of ensuring the security of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is adamant to fence the Durand Line while also restricting the Pashtun solidarity in the region. According to media reports, the proposed fence, along the 2640 KM Durand Line is planned to be supported by over […]
Pakistan: CPEC security apparatus both cause, reaction to extremism, says research group
China and Pakistan — often touted as the ‘Iron Brothers’ — have enjoyed cordial relations for the past few years. However, things are changing as the promised benefits of Chinese investment have failed to materialize. Firstly, the benign perception in the minds of the Pakistani people is shifting quite rapidly. […]
China assures expeditious development of second phase of CPEC, says Imran Khan’s aide
China has given the assurance of expeditious development of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said Pakistan Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on CPEC Affairs Khalid Mansoor. This assurance was made during Imran Khan’s 4-day visit to Beijing, Radio Pakistan reported. This statement comes after Pakistan and China on Friday inked the Framework Agreement on Industrial Cooperation […]
Beijing postpones CPEC meeting after death of 9 Chinese nationals in Pak bus blast
After the death of 9 Chinese nationals following a massive blast on a bus in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhawa province, Beijing has postponed the important meeting of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that was scheduled to be held on Friday. Major General Asim Bajwa, the head of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and former spokesperson of the Pakistan Army, in a […]
Pak Army General admits China’s role in ‘crushing’ Baloch freedom movement
In a shocking revelation, a Pakistan Army General has admitted China’s role in “crushing” the Baloch freedom movement in Pakistan, saying Beijing has given him a six-month task to end the freedom struggle by Baloch people. “China has deployed me here to crush the Baloch movement and has given me a six-month task,” Bangladeshi newspaper The Daily Sun quoted him as saying. […]