ISLAMABAD: Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang emphasised on Tuesday that Pakistan remains a key priority in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy, while urging stronger measures to ensure the safety of Chinese workers in the country. Li made these remarks during talks with President Asif Ali Zardari, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. “China views its relationship with Pakistan from a strategic …
PM Shehbaz terms Gwadar Int’l airport a gift from China to people of Balochistan Gwadar Airport to serve as catalyst for economic prosperity, regional connectivity ISLAMABAD: Prime Ministers of Pakistan and China on Monday jointly inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport, a key component of the multi-billion-dollar CPEC project. The airport, located 26 kilometers northeast of the existing Gwadar airport, has been …
ISLAMABAD: As Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pakistan on Monday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed the hope that his Chinese counterpart’s four-day bilateral visit would be “productive”. During his visit, Premier Li would also attend the much-anticipated 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG), which is taking place on October 15 …
Chinese Ambassador Mr Jiang Zaidong on Sunday said that Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Pakistan today and this visit can help China, Pakistan cooperation grow further if the two sides better coordinate on security and development, and ensure implementation of a new development pattern with a new security pattern. “Our two sides must better coordinate security and development, and …
KARACHI: A preliminary report over the recent explosion near Karachi’s Jinna International Airport has indicated that the attack was executed with the assistance of a foreign intelligence agency. The report, submitted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) to the anti-terrorism court, stated that the suicide bombing targeted Chinese engineers as part of a conspiracy to damage Pakistan-China relations, as reported by …
ISLAMABAD: China said on Thursday it would work with Pakistan to protect the safety and security of Chinese personnel and projects and institutions in Pakistan, following the killing of two Chinese engineers claimed by the banned outfit Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). Mao Ning, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, said she was not aware of reports that Pakistani authorities were seeking …
ISLAMABAD: The visit of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang for the meeting of Council of Heads of Governments of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and bilateral engagements with Pakistan is on track despite recent terrorist attack in Karachi that killed two Chinese nationals. Sources told The Express Tribune on Wednesday that there is no change in the planned visit of the …
KARACHI: Three days after a devastating suicide attack near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport that killed two Chinese nationals and injured 11 others, including another Chinese citizen, police have registered an FIR against leaders of the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and others. The separatist group had claimed responsibility for the attack, which also damaged 15 vehicles. The police believe the …
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday said it’s shocked to learn of an attack near Pakistan’s Karachi airport that killed Chinese nationals and expressed strong condemnation against the terrorist act. The attack happened at about 11:00 p.m. local time on Sunday (1800 GMT) when a convoy from the Port Qasim Electric Power Company was attacked by terrorists near Jinnah International …
SHANGHAI: Pakistan and China on Thursday agreed to enhance bilateral relations, with a particular focus on the rapidly growing automotive sector, Pakistan’s Consul General in Shanghai, Shehzad Ahmad Khan affirmed at the 2024 Taizhou International Automobile Industry Expo. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the four-day event, Khan said Taizhou played a pivotal role as a trailblazer in China’s automobile …