Sialkot Surgical Sector Shines at Major Global Medical Expo in Shanghai
The 91st China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) highlighted Pakistan’s surgical instrument industry as a standout participant, with 15 prominent Sialkot-based manufacturers drawing significant attention at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center from April 8–11. Amid nearly 5,000 exhibitors from 30 countries and over 300,000 medical experts in attendance, the Pakistan Pavilion reinforced its […]
Sino-Pak Agricultural Partnership Advances with High-Yield Canola Initiative Under CPEC Framework
Zhou Xusheng, Business Head of Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Seed Company Limited in Pakistan, urged local farmers to adopt the high-yield canola hybrid HC-021C, developed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), to reduce the nation’s reliance on imported edible oil. Addressing farmers during a technical training session in Bhakkar’s Piplan region, Zhou emphasized, “This innovative variety […]
Karachi Super Mini Truck Plant: A New Era for Pakistan-China Cooperation
In a significant step toward industrial growth and technology transfer, the Government of Sindh has announced the launch of a Super Mini Truck assembly plant in Karachi, in collaboration with Chinese investors. The announcement was made by Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon during the unveiling ceremony of the Super Mini Truck in Bozhou, China. […]
Pakistani Food Exporters Tap Chinese Market at SIAL Shanghai 2025
Eleven Pakistani food and beverage companies are participating in SIAL Shanghai 2025, Asia’s premier food exhibition, held from May 19 to 21. The event, spanning 200,000 square meters, features 5,000 exhibitors from 75 countries, showcasing 350,000 food products. Pakistan’s participation is organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and the Consulate General of […]
Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan Agree to Deepen BRI Cooperation and Extend CPEC to Afghanistan
On May 21, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan convened an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing, where they agreed to deepen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The meeting was attended by Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
Sino-Pakistani Vocational Initiatives Propel Workforce Development Amid Human Capital Challenges
As Pakistan strives to bolster high-tech human capital development—a cornerstone of its 13th Five-Year Economic Plan (2024–2029)—Chinese-supported skill-building programs are emerging as pivotal drivers in empowering the nation’s youth. Chinese enterprises involved in both China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and non-CPEC projects are intensifying efforts to cultivate a skilled labor force through technical institutes and vocational […]
Swat Motorway Expansion Catalyzes Tourism Growth and Regional Connectivity in Northern Pakistan
The Swat Motorway (M-16), a cornerstone of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has emerged as a transformative artery for Eid holidaymakers traveling to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s scenic destinations. With Phase II nearing completion, authorities anticipate a twofold surge in tourist numbers, building on the infrastructure’s proven capacity to streamline access to the region’s valleys and mountain […]
Pakistan and China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Developments
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, where both leaders reaffirmed the enduring "all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” between Pakistan and China. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, agriculture, and industrial development. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress of […]
Record Growth: Pakistan’s $49 Million Sesame Exports to China
Pakistan’s sesame seed exports to China reached a record high of $49 million in the first four months of 2025, driven by strong Chinese demand, improved seed quality, and faster export processes.Between January and April, Pakistan exported 38,828 metric tons of sesame seeds to China, 337% increase compared to the same period last year, according […]
Chinese Leader Conducts Inspection Tour of Henan’s Cultural and Industrial Sites
LUOYANG, China — May 19 — President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited key cultural and industrial sites in Luoyang, Henan Province, during an inspection tour on Monday. Xi toured the Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd., a prominent manufacturing enterprise, where he examined progress in advanced industrial development. […]