IMF programme: lack of ingenuity? The narrative led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is that the economy has... Updated 21 Oct, 2024 07:07am
BR Research Power reforms: The needle moves The IMF’s Article IV Consultation report on Pakistan highlights positive developments, particularly from the energy... Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:03am
Pakistan CPEC: China’s Li praises role of planning minister ISLAMABAD: Chinese Premier Li Qiang departed from Pakistan on Wednesday after attending the 23rd Shanghai ... Published 17 Oct, 2024 06:34am
Pakistan Zardari, Li vow to deepen strategic ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen strategic cooperation across key... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:34am
Pakistan NA speaker, Chinese premier agree to make joint efforts for regional peace, stability ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Chinese Premier Li Qiang discussed parliamentary and... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Pakistan, China resolve to deepen strategic cooperation Pakistan and China on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen strategic cooperation across key areas,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:32pm
Business & Finance Next phase of CPEC, SCO can be real game-changers: FPCCI KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has explained that next phase of China – Pakistan Economic Corridor... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Opinion Victimising local IPP sponsors risks scaring future investment The first round of IPP negotiations has concluded, resulting in the termination of five contracts through coercive... Updated 14 Oct, 2024 07:35am
Print Chinese PM due today ISLAMABAD: Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang will arrive in capital on Monday (today) to attend Shanghai Cooperation... Updated 14 Oct, 2024 09:09am
Business & Finance Minister says SCO summit will be a game changer for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has expressed optimism that the... Published 14 Oct, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Pakistan, China to advance CPEC development during Premier Li Qiang’s visit: FO Chinese premier is scheduled to visit Pakistan with high-level delegation from October 14 to 17 Li Qiang could inaugurate operations at Chinese-funded airport in Balochistan during his visit, info minister Attaullah Tarar says Updated 13 Oct, 2024 11:58pm
Opinion Reimagining SCO’s role in region The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is scheduled to hold its upcoming meeting in Pakistan. The Shanghai... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Pakistan can be an ideal destination for Saudi investment: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised that Pakistan... Published 12 Oct, 2024 07:11am
Business & Finance CAEDA wants to establish ‘Pakistan Zero-Tariff Trade Zone’ ISLAMABAD: The China Asia Economic Development Association (CAEDA) wants to establish "Pakistan Zero-Tariff Trade... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Print CPEC power projects: All set to ink $16bn debt re-profiling pacts during Li’s visit Government of Pakistan (GoP) has proposed debt reprofiling for CPEC projects under a win-win arrangement Updated 08 Oct, 2024 01:20pm
Pakistan Mohsin Naqvi visits Chinese Embassy, expresses condolence over Karachi bombing Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Monday visited the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to express condolence... Updated 07 Oct, 2024 11:21pm
Print PM directs including DBHP in CPEC ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the concerned authorities to include $8 billion Diamer Bhasha... Updated 07 Oct, 2024 02:56pm
Pakistan Gwadar Safe City project: minister irked by delays ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal expressed strong... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Print Key indicators showing a positive trajectory: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Dr Musadik Malik on Friday said the government achieved remarkable... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:24am
Business & Finance Special Investment Facilitation Council: $27bn investments to be materialised in five years: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that $27 billion investments... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Print Kohala hydropower project: PPIB board approves extension of financial close date ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved extension in financial closing... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:20am
Print Gwadar power plant: Chinese co CPPCL shows conditional willingness to work Sources say PPIB has cited reference of progress a review meeting regarding 300-MW Gwadar coal power plant of CPEC held under chairmanship of Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (PD&SI) Updated 30 Sep, 2024 10:41am
Pakistan Ahsan calls to vigorously follow the model of China ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal addressed a ceremony in connection with the National Day of China in... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Print PowerChina keen to convert imported coal plants to local coal ones ISLAMABAD: Chinese company PowerChina has shown interest in conversion of imported coal power plants on local coal... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:46am
Business & Finance Global Sustainable Transport Forum: Aleem says trade corridors of CPEC guarantor of better transport system ISLAMABAD: Addressing the opening session of the Global Sustainable Transport Forum 2024 in Beijing China, head of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:08am
Pakistan Ministries asked to conceive, plan projects within allocated budgets ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the project... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:13am
Print Aurangzeb says IMF deal will sail through LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb was hopeful that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 12:11pm
Pakistan 75th National Day of China: CPEC ‘changing landscape of Pakistan’: Punjab CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that China is taking significant steps to access economic... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Print Xi greets Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Pakistan Xi’an witnessing increased Pak-China cooperation ISLAMABAD: Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in northwestern China, is witnessing an unprecedented surge in... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am