Rs38bn cross-border optic fibre project under CPEC cleared
The project aims to provide an alternate path for international connectivity through the Northern border of Pakistan with China.
CPEC Projects
CPEC Projects
China backs Pakistan after Modi’s tirade
Beijing says it appreciates Pakistan's "positive contributions" to the international counter-terrorism cause.
Pakistan emphasises expeditious progress on CPEC projects
FM Qureshi speaks to newly-appointed Chinese ambassador, asks him to use his experience to fast-track CPEC projects.
Committee sees no progress in CPEC projects in Balochistan
"Depts are shifting responsibility on one another and there seems to be no institutional collaboration," says PPP's Sherry Rehman.
Agreement for $1.5bn hydropower project signed
A part of CPEC, 700.7-megawatt Azad Pattan will not involve fuel import.
Pakistan urges China to soften terms for power deals
Seeks to bring down mark-up on debt to Libor+2pc, extension in debt repayment in tariff to 20 years.
CPEC projects to be expedited: Asad Umar
The minister expressed his satisfaction at the overall delivery of CPEC-related projects.
Major Sindh projects to be approved during Chinese president’s upcoming visit
CPEC Authority Chairman Asim Bajwa calls on Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to discuss mega schemes.
KCR among top three projects under CPEC in Sindh, federal parliamentary body told
From the shared projects of all provinces, 27 projects have been identified as priority schemes.
East, West and CPEC
Ignoring economic compulsions, the West detests Pakistan drifting closer to China.
Asad wants first CPEC economic zone groundbreaking before Dec 31
Work to start with Faisalabad, followed by Rashakai and Dhabeji.
Pakistan to take up projects for Chinese funding in JCC talks
Ministers explain plans to be discussed with Chinese officials during JCC’s annual consultations.
Work on CPEC’s western route to be expedited
Joint Working Group has signed a memorandum of understanding for transport infrastructure development.
Chinese seek suitably grand ceremony for 392km road opening
Minister says government wants to expedite implementation of CPEC projects.
CPEC 2.0: THE PROMISE AND THE PERIL
The scale of Chinese investment in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor is so large that it invites global awe.
Discussion on second phase of CPEC begins
Agreement on social sector cooperation to be signed during PM’s visit.
PM Khan reviews CPEC projects ahead of second China visit
The premier says first phase of CPEC comprised "a few power plants and roads" but second phase will be more expansive.
'Benazir introduced concept of public-private partnership,' says Bilawal at Thar power plant inauguration
The project was completed under a CPEC public-private partnership in 10 years’ time.
New unit for audit of CPEC projects
Unit for audit of finances is being set up; units for environment, social safety net and information system on cards.
CPEC: When the alarm goes off
CPEC consists of numerous agreements, however these are not available to conduct a cost and benefit analysis of CPEC.
Editorial: Unfortunately, parliament remains unaware of what is being planned under CPEC
Sherry Rehman says her committee gets more information from the media than it does from the government.
Momentum building behind CPEC again
Work on Balochistan road project to begin soon; list of projects in agriculture, health, education nears finalisation.
Senate body to review CPEC projects tomorrow
Special committee will also get a briefing on investments being made in Gwadar by Saudi Arabia and UAE.
China commits $1bn for 20 social sector projects
Under the agreement, six burn centres across will be built across the country — in four provinces and two special areas.
Only 3pc of CPEC investment being spent on Balochistan: CM
Regrets that steps taken by the previous governments of Balochistan on a temporary basis did not improve the situation.
Chinese firm rejects corruption charge in CPEC project
Murad Saeed claims funds for Sukkur-Multan motorway, on which a Chinese company worked with PML-N govt, were mismanaged.
PIA ready to bring Pakistani prisoners freed from Saudi jails back home: CEO
Airline offers slashed fares to travellers along Beijing-Islamabad-Beijing route.
Govt likely to offer incentives for SEZs’ success
ECC to discuss challenges faced by special economic zones today.
Fishermen reject Gwadar’s Eastbay Expressway model
"Proposed model couldn’t meet our demands," say fishermen.
‘2019 to be year of industrial cooperation between China and Pakistan’
Chinese delegations for progress on 4 SEZs due, says minister for planning and development.