CPEC

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson wonders whether India will accept Pakistan's offer to join CPEC

They will now be up for discussion during JCC meeting in Beijing

China would be delighted at prospects of India joining CPEC as that would give a great boost to its bilateral trade

Provinces also eye inclusion of key civic transport projects in their respective metropolises

President praises Hasanabdal Cadet College’s history as institution of learning

Says enormous opportunities for investment available in wake of CPEC

At ECC meeting, Dar could not approve $1.6b tax concessions for the project

Currently, China relies on the South China Sea for over 80% of its trade

Commander Southern Command asks Delhi to give up hostility towards Pakistan

Amount for July-November 2015 was $1.36 billion

He added that the industry suffered due to shortage of energy and its increasing demand was also a major challenge

CPEC will be a game changer for Pakistan if — and it is a big if — it is able to maximize the potential it presents

Reviews progress on energy projects in meeting

CPEC is once again in the spotlight causing damage to the project by making it controversial

President Dr Jean-François Di Meglio says China is keen to see CPEC succeed

Says Gwadar port and other mega projects will provide employment 

The transmission line will start from Matiari near Hyderabad and end at Nankana Sahab near Lahore

Government is fully committed to turning around the country’s economy

March to start from Tharparkar on February 5, end in Karachi on March 7

Pakistan needs to engage with local Chinese authorities to facilitate economic collaboration, investment

Iran wants to be part of CPEC, floats proposals for free trade with Pakistan

Challenges like low tax receipts, unhealthy business climate and weak governance still remain

From 2000-2015 stock of public debt has grown about sevenfold

Provinces ruled by PPP, PTI have called for addressing concerns on CPEC

He said Russia and China were holding discussions to merge the Eurasian Economic Union and the Silk Road

Envoy says despite Pakistan’s tilt towards China, Nordic companies keen to invest

Earlier, govt had permitted construction of only one power unit

After the 18th Amendment provinces could build dams, which could produce electricity up to 50 megawatts

In today’s meeting, PM also to assuage provinces’ concerns on CPEC

Suggests three land routes and railway track as additional pathways

Pak says it would rather complement CPEC’s efforts of increasing regional connectivity

Askari Bank has become the first bank to have its presence at the premises of the port

The mega-event is one of the biggest science conferences that have been held in Pakistan

Bids will be received today (Thursday) for purchase of 40% stake in PSX

Premier says uplift of the province is an obligation on federal government

Gen Zubair lauds navy’s initiative for maritime security

Russia’s prime interest in Pakistan has been investment in the energy sector

We have little choice but to look to our friend in the north to act as a balancing force

Problem lies in tendency of public servants to control information

Project could become real game changer if attention is paid to 6 major areas

Insists country will need skilled manpower in many industries post-CPEC

Residents say supplies are restricted to one hour every week; dam water drying up

Speakers urge strengthening of regional connections

Islamabad High Court issues stay order against appointment of chief economist

Plant will produce 305 mmcfd of gas, 520 tons of LPG per day, 25,000 bpd of condensate

Sartaj Aziz calls for South–South collaboration for regional peace, prosperity

Four-month trade stoppage with China because of weather is an irritant

CPEC would be more beneficial to Pakistan than to China as it would start a new era of energy and infrastructure

The warning was issued by K-P Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser during a visit to Zaida village in Swabi district

Urbanisation induces knowledge diffusion and economies of scale in production