DNA: China Debt Trap - After Sri Lanka, now Pakistan's turn?
Rising inflation and economic crisis have increased the difficulties for the Pakistan Government. The situation has become so bad that now they do not even have money to drink tea. Know what the Pakistan Government is doing to deal with this crisis.
Jun 16, 2022, 01:16 AM IST
DNA: Biggest reason for economic crisis in Sri Lanka?
A major reason behind Sri Lanka's economic crisis is the lack of fertilizers. The Sri Lankan government had recently banned the import of fertilizers because it did not have money.
Apr 07, 2022, 23:52 PM IST
China's hand behind the economic crisis in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is going through an economic crisis. Due to the economic emergency, people are protesting on the streets. India has also extended a helping hand. But who is responsible for this condition of Sri Lanka?
Apr 03, 2022, 08:40 AM IST
State of emergency declared in Sri Lanka
The situation in Sri Lanka has become very bad due to the falling economy and inflation. People have taken to the streets. Emergency has been imposed in the whole country. In view of the violence and protests, the President has announced curfew across the country.
Apr 02, 2022, 08:26 AM IST
Sri Lanka caught in the trap of China's debt policy
It is now becoming difficult for Sri Lanka to get out of the trap of China. On the one hand, COVID has badly affected its economy, on the other hand, China's debt policy is proving to be a new headache for Sri Lanka.
Jan 03, 2022, 21:44 PM IST
China debt amounts to 45 percent of its GDP
The national debt of the People's Republic of China is the total amount of money owed by the central government, local governments, government branches and state organizations of China. As of 2020, China's total government debt stands at approximately 7 trillion dollar, equivalent to about 45% of GDP
Dec 23, 2021, 17:44 PM IST
CPEC in trouble? Imran Khan's new government preps to raise pressure on China
Imran Khan himself is singing praises about the China-Pakistan friendship. But his party seems to be working on something else.
Aug 19, 2018, 18:59 PM IST
To avoid China's debt trap, Malaysia to re-examine projects under Belt and Road Initiative
Malaysia's PM Mahatir Mohamad has said many countries have taken China's easy loans without thinking of how they will repay them.
Jun 06, 2018, 15:16 PM IST
Pakistan's CPEC port in Gwadar has more challenges than advantages: Report
Connectivity, higher transportation cost and services could prevent Gwadar from succeeding. And, of all things, it may be water that could be the biggest threat.
Apr 12, 2018, 20:25 PM IST
Rift with US could push Pakistan deeper into China's grip: Report
Being put on the terrorism financing watchlist would lead to a drying up of foreign financing, which could push Islamabad further into China's embrace, which is already raising suspicions in Pakistan.
Mar 28, 2018, 18:29 PM IST
CPEC impact: Growing Chinese influence may be driving Western investors away from Pakistan, say reports
High-ranking Pakistani official acknowledges that there is fear among Western investors that China could be given preferential treatment.
Mar 22, 2018, 11:21 AM IST
China embarrasses Pakistan at CPEC expo with huge poster showing Kashmir as part of India
China was forced to replace the poster after hue and cry.
Feb 01, 2018, 18:09 PM IST
Blow to China: African Union discovers data theft, espionage; ditches Chinese servers
China has reponded characterstically, dismissing the allegation instead of trying to win back the trust.
Jan 30, 2018, 11:51 AM IST
On CPEC projects, now it is Pakistanis who need security clearance, not foreigners
The highly unusual move comes after a Chinese engineer disappeared last month
Jan 16, 2018, 13:24 PM IST
CPEC trouble: Pakistan halts work on 3 road projects that China stopped funding
Work on the road project will resume only after China hands over the money, a minister said.
Dec 12, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
China wants more control over CPEC, pushing Pakistan Army to take over: European think tank
Will Pakistan Army bow to Chinese pressure and take over? And will control stop with CPEC?
Dec 09, 2017, 19:47 PM IST
Roadblock in friendship? Pakistan 'stunned', as China stops funding for 3 CPEC projects, says report
Was China's decision to stop funding for the three road projects retribution?
Dec 05, 2017, 16:23 PM IST
