China may not fund USD 60 billion BRI project as Pakistan's burgeoning debt rises
Beijing is backing away from Pakistan`s USD 60 billion commitment to the global Belt and Road Initiative. The CPEC's future is not only clouded by China`s apparent new, more conservative lending policy but also Pakistan`s overborrowing, which is fast driving the country toward a debt crisis.
Dec 25, 2020, 11:42 AM ISTPakistan conspires to settle retired soldiers, labourers in PoK to change demography of the region
A huge influx of Pakistani labourers from outside PoK has been seen from the past few months mainly because of the ongoing construction works of Chinese companies.
Apr 11, 2020, 00:33 AM ISTChina invites more countries to take part in CPEC projects
China today termed the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as an "open initiative" and invited more countries to join the controversial project on the "principle of equality and voluntarism".
Dec 04, 2017, 17:25 PM ISTDon't trust China: Baloch leader Mehran Marri warns Pakistan over CPEC
UK-based Baloch nationalist leader Mehran Marri has warned the Pakistan establishment not to trust China, especially when it comes to the latter's ongoing involvement in the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.
Nov 24, 2017, 09:27 AM ISTCPEC may fuel Indo-Pak tension: UN report
India refused an invitation to attend China`s ambitious BRI Summit held this month as opposed to the inclusion of the (CPEC) under the OBOR initiative
May 24, 2017, 11:43 AM ISTCPEC: 'Chinese firms violated Pak laws and social customs'
'Some Chinese firms are fond of instant success instead of making long-term plans.'
May 09, 2017, 10:09 AM ISTTo protect CPEC, China wants to mediate between India and Pakistan on Kashmir
China now has a vested interest in helping resolve regional conflicts.
May 02, 2017, 16:09 PM ISTChina's latest 'gift' to Pakistan - combat aircraft; ballistic, cruise, anti-ship, anti-aircraft missiles
Islamabad will pay back China for the 'gift' by ensuring security to the CPEC.
Mar 17, 2017, 15:07 PM ISTPakistan set to declare India's 'integral part' Gilgit-Baltistan as 5th province
The Gilgit-Baltistan area is Pakistan's northernmost administrative territory that borders the disputed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Mar 15, 2017, 16:06 PM ISTPakistan invites UAE to invest in China Pakistan Economic Corridor
Pakistan`s envoy to the United Arab Emirates, Moazzam Ahmed Khan, has said that he has invited that country to invest in the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
Feb 15, 2017, 12:57 PM ISTPakistan: Low-intensity blast targets Chinese engineer's convoy in Sindh province
The Chinese engineer working on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) escaped unhurt in the explosion.
Dec 14, 2016, 20:11 PM ISTPakistan-China begin fourth joint naval exercise aimed at CPEC security
With focus on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Navies of both sides are presently engaged in a joint exercise aimed at promoting maritime security and stability in the region.
Nov 18, 2016, 11:56 AM IST