CPEC projects offer great opportunities to business community: IIAA Chief
Islamabad: Islamabad Industrial Area Association (IIAA) Chief Faridoon Khattak Saturday said business community could get maximum benefits from China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. He said the CPEC was a game-changer not only for Pakistan but also for the whole region. He assured of IIAA’s full support to the government in carrying out CPEC in terms […]
‘Initiatives like CPEC to change Pakistan’s fate’
Lahore: Former ambassador to China and envoy at United Nations Muhammad Masood Khan said the fate Pakistan was rapidly changing due to new initiatives taken by the government like Pakistan China Economic Corridor (CPEC), which would bring prosperity in the region, benefiting all stakeholders. He was delivering a lecture on the topic of ‘Science, Technology […]
3 universities to open on CPEC route: Ahsan Iqbal
Islamabad: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that three universities will be opened this year on the western route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project (CPEC). Addressing a seminar in Islamabad on Monday, he said FATA, Zhob and Gwadar universities will be opened along the western route. He said the government is focusing […]
G-B receives 25 vehicles from Chinese govt for CPEC
Gilgit: China has donated 25 vehicles to the Gilgit-Baltistan government as part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The fleet of double cabin vehicles was received by G-B IGP Zafar Iqbal Awan on behalf of the regional government in Gilgit on Friday. “These vehicles are a gift from our friends,” Adviser to G-B Chief Minister Abid […]
Work on CPEC going ahead swiftly: CM Balochistan
Baluchistan :The work on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is going ahead on a faster pace. This was stated by the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Sanaullah Zehri here on Friday. He was talking to media after the concluding session of the 15th Textile Asia Exhibition here. Zheri said that the CPEC would change the destiny of […]
Pakistan’s economy emerging rapidly: Ahsan
By Muhammad Asghar Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, Ahsan Iqbal Friday said Pakistan’s economy was emerging rapidly and now foreign investors were ready to invest in the country. "China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would bring huge foreign investment to play huge role in country’s economy and industrial growth”, he said while addressing […]
Towards assessment: Govt urged to discuss CPEC with experts, says Qaiser Bengali
Peshawar: The government was urged to discuss every aspect of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with experts and find solutions to problems that may surface. The request was made during a conference organised at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) Peshawar on Thursday. The event was organised by the varsity in collaboration with University of Peshawar’s […]
Tender for first phase of CPEC western route to be opened on Monday
Islamabad: The Senate was informed on Thursday that tender for first phase of the western route under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be opened on Monday next. The Senate was informed 147 projects costing 2114 billion rupees have been approved by the present government. Replying to questions, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab […]
Chinese economy and dynamic CPEC
Dr Wang Zhihua The 2015 witnessed a slow global economic recovery while most major economies are suffering the slump in growth. Global trading has been facing the most serious downward pressure since Financial Crisis as well. Under such a circumstance, the economic and trade performance of China become more outstanding. Besides, as one important part […]
‘CPEC to turn Pakistan into trading hub”
Islamabad: Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Prof Ahsan Iqbal has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) offered great opportunities for every sector of economy. He said elimination of energy crisis, restoration of peace and putting the country’s economy on strong footings was the agenda of the PML-N government. Prof Iqbal said the […]