ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia usher in a new era of bilateral relationship by signing investment deals worth more than $20 billion during visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who arrived in Islamabad on Sunday. The unprecedented Saudi investment is seen as a ‘game changer’ and major boost ...
Read More »Pakistan signs $10 bn gas pipeline agreement with Russia
ISLAMABAD: As a major sign of increasing economic cooperation, Pakistan and Russia on Wednesday signed an inter corporate agreement for the laying of more than 1,500 km offshore gas pipeline costing $10 billion that would be transporting natural gas from the Russian gas company Gazprom’s sources in the Middle East ...
Read More »Pakistan, China agree to expedite Gwadar projects
BEIJING: Pakistan and China have agreed to expedite implementation of Gwadar projects, particularly development of Gwadar social sector projects. The agreement came during meetings of Joint Working Groups of Gwadar and Planning via video conference in Islamabad. The meetings were co-chaired by Secretary Planning, Development and Reform Zafar Hassan and ...
Read More »UK wants to become ‘important partner’ for CPEC
LONDON: The United Kingdom has expressed its desire to become a key partner in the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). “Britain is a country of global influence and can be an important partner for China and Pakistan in the delivery of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which has the potential to ...
Read More »Britain and Pakistan to increase trade ties
ISLAMABAD: Britain is in talks to boost trade and cooperation with Pakistan, Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday, part of London’s efforts to improve trade links with emerging market countries. Britain has been seeking to bolster global trade ties following its June referendum vote to leave the European Union, ...
Read More »Start of trade through CPEC excites businessmen
LAHORE – Following the start of trade through Gwadar Port under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, the business community, while showing its excitement, has said the dream has come true and the country has taken a giant leap towards economic stability. Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President ...
Read More »Marks dawn of new era’: CPEC dreams come true as Gwadar port goes operational
Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif at a grand opening ceremony at the Gwadar port on Sunday marked the operationalisation and opening of trade activities at the port, a key project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). PM Nawaz while addressing a ceremony marking the departure of the first major ...
Read More »Trade caravan from China reaches Pakistan through CPEC route
GWADAR: The caravan consisted of 50 trucks travelling through Khunjerab amid strict security by the Pakistan Army. The Chinese goods will be exported to different countries through the Gwadar port. The caravan left China on October 31 and reached Gwadar in 11 days – a journey which would otherwise have ...
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