The Gwadar airport, funded under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was initiated in March 2019 during Imran Khan's tenure and inaugurated in October 2024 by Shahbaz Sharif.
Pakistan’s new Gwadar International Airport welcomed its first commercial flight from Karachi, after months of delays due to security reviews. The $246-million project, funded by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),
Since joining the WTO in 2001, China has woven itself intricately into the fabric of the global economy, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to collaborative growth. Its approach of opening up to mutual benefit has not only accelerated domestic progress but also injected fresh momentum into economic globalization.
KARACHI: Civil society groups in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines and India urged China to act swiftly in leading Asia’s just transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy (RE), especially as the region continues to lack access to electricity and suffers the brunt of the climate crisis.
Contracts with Chinese power producers have left Pakistan footing a massive bill for inefficient supply – all while electricity shortfalls continue.
Pakistan Naval personnel carry national flags of participating countries during the opening ceremony of Pakistan Navy's Multinational Exercise AMAN-23 (PEACE), in Karachi, Pakistan, on February 10, 2023. Photo: VCG
With China’s growing influence and Pakistan’s modernised fleet, the emerging naval alliance poses a direct challenge to India’s strategic objectives in the Indian Ocean
Situated in Balochistan, a province long plagued by insurgency and calls for independence, Gwadar airport aims to bolster connectivity in a strategically important yet volatile area
Sindh government on Saturday announced the establishment of a special economic zone after signing of a memorandum of understanding supported by Chinese authorities, projecting the initiative to transform economy by attracting $3 billion in investment and creating over 100,
QUETTA, Pakistan: Pakistan's largest airport, built and funded by China, is now operational, officials announced on January 20. Gwadar Airport is located in Balochistan, a province troubled by a long-running separatist insurgency seeking more autonomy or independence.
Pakistan Navy will soon receive eight Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines, boosting its stealth, firepower, and underwater capabilities, and marking a significant upgrade in its maritime defense
Pakistan’s space program has a long history. SUPARCO was established in 1961 as a committee in Karachi and became an independent commission in 1981. However, despite its longstanding presence, Pakistan has struggled to make significant progress in the space field,