Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, announced the elevation of the country’s Chargé d’Affaires in Afghanistan to the level of an ambassador, signaling a positive shift in …
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Islamabad, Apr 29, 2025: The federal government has announced the initiation of a comprehensive “neighborhood surveillance plan” aimed at shielding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects from possible insurgent threats. …
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CPEC: Kohala Hydropower Project Seeks Extension of LoS
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad: The Chinese company behind the $2.5 billion Kohala Hydropower Project, M/s Kohala Hydropower Company Limited (KHCL), has formally requested the Pakistani government to extend the validity of the Letter …
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Khunjerab Pass Opens for Year-Round Trade and Travel
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailGILGIT: The Khunjerab Pass, a vital gateway for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has officially been inaugurated for year-round trade and travel between Pakistan and China. This major development, announced …
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IMF Program Impossible Without China Support: PM
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his recent address, emphasized the critical role China played in helping Pakistan secure its latest program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stating that …
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Pakistan to Showcase 600,000 Sq Km of Mineral Resources at PMIF25
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: The government is gearing up to unveil the country’s vast mineral potential, covering approximately 600,000 square kilometers of surface area, during the two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), …
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Electricity Tariffs: Govt Accepts No Reduction in Base Rates
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad, April 05: The government has confirmed that there has been no reduction in the national base electricity tariff as of now. However, Power Minister Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari stated …
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$ 1 Bln Repaid: Govt to Repay More Chinese Loans
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD, March 28: Pakistan recently repaid a $1 billion commercial loan to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) with the expectation of securing a refinancing arrangement soon. This …
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Chinese Nationals Security: Both Sides Reviewing Options
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad, March 26: Pakistan and China are currently engaged in discussions regarding security measures to protect Chinese nationals working in Pakistan, according to Islamabad’s ambassador to Beijing. Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, …
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New Gwadar Shipyard Mega Project To Start Soon
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailIslamabad, March 20: The government has officially approved the “New Gwadar Shipyard Mega Project”, following the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This initiative aims to utilize all available resources to …