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Xi Jinping voices concern about safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan

In a joint statement today, both sides also expressed their strong determination to counter all threats and designs against CPEC and China-Pakistan friendship

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China on Tuesday; to greet President Jinping

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a two-day official visit to China on Tuesday during which he will meet the top Chinese leadership, including President Xi Jinping, for a series of meetings aimed at boosting business and strategic all-weather ties. Sharif is visiting China at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang. Radio Pakistan reported that he will be accompanied by a high-level delegation and meet President Xi and hold delegation-level talks with Premier Li. Sharif will be the first head of the government to felicitate 69-year-old Xi in person for securing an unprecedented third five-year term at the recently held Communist Party Congress, becoming the first leader after party founder Mao Zedong to continue in power after 10-year tenure. The two sides will review the all-weather strategic cooperation partnership and exchange views on regional and global developments. This will be Sharif's first visit to China since assuming office in April thi

Pakistan, China to launch 3 new corridors besides CPEC, says report

Pakistan and China have decided to jointly launch three new projects in addition to the existing multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the all-weather allies seek to ramp up bilateral ties in various sectors, including agriculture, health and science and technology. Speaking at the China Economic Net (CEN) in Beijing, Pakistan's Ambassador to China Moinul Haq said the three new projects are China-Pakistan Green Corridor (CPGC), China-Pakistan Health Corridor (CPHC) and China-Pakistan Digital Corridor (CPDC), The New International newspaper reported on Saturday. The first will focus on agricultural environment, food security and green development and the second will help Pakistan get efficiency in the medical field, while the third will boost Pakistan's IT industry, it said. Ambassador Haque said Pakistan has a rich repertoire of talent and human resources in different fields of science and technology, asserting that IT-based science and technology has becom

Pakistan, China jointly agree to launch 3 new corridors besides CPEC

Pakistan and China have decided to launch three new corridors besides the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

China keen on importing donkeys, dogs from Pakistan, says report

China has shown interest in importing donkeys and dogs from Pakistan, officials have told a parliamentary committee as the cash-strapped country is trying to overcome a major economic crisis. During a briefing on imports and exports on Monday between the officials of the Ministry of Commerce and Senate Standing Committee, one of its members, Dinesh Kumar said that China has expressed interest in importing donkeys as well as dogs from Pakistan, Geo News reported. Senator Abdul Qadir also informed the committee that the Chinese ambassador had also talked about exporting meat from Pakistan several times. One of the members of the committee also suggested that since animals are comparatively cheaper in Afghanistan, Pakistan can import from there and then export the meat to China. However, the committee was informed by the officials of the commerce ministry that animal import from Afghanistan has been temporarily banned as there have been reports of lumpy skin disease among animals in t

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif likely to embark on visit to China next month

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to embark on an official visit to China in the first week of November, media reports said

China pledges over $90 million for flood-hit Pakistan: Ambassador Nong Rong

China has so far pledged over USD 90 million in assistance to Pakistan after the devastating floods, the Chinese envoy to the country said on Friday. Ambassador Nong Rong in a video statement reaffirmed his government's continued support to Pakistan to help flood-affected people. Since the devastating floods occurred in Pakistan, among all countries, China has announced over 90 million dollars assistance for Pakistan, he said. Ambassador Rong also said the announced assistance was the biggest to date, reiterating that his country stands with Pakistan. The floods that hit Pakistan after record rains have killed more than 1,500 people while affecting over 33 million. The economic losses were estimated to be more than USD 40 billion. The UN in its flash appeal has demanded USD 160 million for immediate relief activities. But it termed the amount as insufficient and has announced to launch a fresh appeal next week. Julien Frederic Morcom-Harneis, the United Nations resident coordinat

Pakistan, China hail 'all-weather' friendship; IMF aid may create tensions

Pakistan and China hailed their friendship after their leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit but analysts warned that IMF's terms could create tension between two countries

IMF raises red flag over Chinese investment in Pakistan, says report

The IMF has again raised a red flag in the context of CPEC and stated that in early 2022, new investment could raise growth prospects but contingent liabilities also pose a risk to debt sustainability

Pakistan owes 30% of its foreign debt to China, says IMF report

Pakistan owes 30 per cent of its foreign debt to China, the latest report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said, which includes state-owned commercial banks, local media reported

China's multi-billion project in limbo as Pakistan inches closer to West

Sensing Pakistan's discomfort, China has given a quiet approval to the Sharif government's decision to scrap the CPEC Authority-set up during his predecessor Imran Khan's government

Pak, China welcome any 3rd nation joining CPEC for beneficial cooperation

Pakistan and China on Friday decided to welcome any third country joining the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor for mutual beneficial cooperation

Top Chinese official meets Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, discusses bilateral ties

A top Chinese official on Wednesday called on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and they discussed various matters of mutual interest

Chinese banks to provide $2.3 bn to Pak 'within days' under loan agreement

To cope up with country's dwindling cash reserves, loan of $2.3 billion from a Chinese consortium of banks to Pakistan is expected within a "couple of days"

Pakistan imposes 10% regulatory duty on petroleum products from China

Petroleum products will attract 10 per cent customs duty on imports while an equivalent 10 per cent deemed duty is applicable on local production of these products by domestic refineries

Pakistani FM Bhilawal Bhutto Zardari visits China for bilateral talks

This would be the Minister's first bilateral visit abroad since assuming office in April, the Ministry said, adding that it is "part of the high-level exchanges between the two sides"

Pak foreign min Bilawal Bhutto due to hold talks with Wang Yi on Sunday

Pakistan's new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is due to arrive late Saturday on his maiden visit to China to hold comprehensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi

Will not allow anyone to harm iron-clad Pak-China ties: Bilawal Bhutto

Foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday vowed not to allow anyone to harm the iron-clad friendship between Pakistan and China

Pak, China discuss issues of mutual interest; agree to enhance cooperation

The Foreign Minister underscored his determination to inject fresh momentum in the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership and add new avenues to practical cooperation, the FO said

China asks its firms in Pakistan to enhance security after suicide attack

The Pakistan Army has formed a separate brigade consisting of thousands of soldiers to guard the Chinese as both the BLA and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have carried out numerous attacks