China-pak Ties

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China, which has already taken over Pakistan's strategic Gwadar port under CPEC looks to assist Pakistani navy to restore balance of power in India's backyard. (Photo: File | AFP)

China building ‘most advanced’ naval warships for Pakistan: report

'Equipped with modern detection and weapon systems, it will be capable of anti-ship, anti-submarine and air-defence operations.'

02 Jan 2019 12:32 PM

CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China's Xinjiang province, is flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. (Representational Image | AFP)

China denies report of hatching plan to build fighter jets in Pak under CPEC

Islamabad datelined report in NYT said Pak Air Force and Chinese officials were putting final touches to secret proposal.

21 Dec 2018 5:41 PM

China has high stakes in Pakistan where it has invested over USD 50 billion on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under its ambitious Belt and Road initiative. (Representational Image)

China says it is ready to work with new Pak govt regardless of poll results

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said regardless of election result, bilateral ties developing with Pak not be affected.

26 Jul 2018 6:18 PM

China has been vocal in extending support to Pakistan since US President Donald Trump increased rhetoric against Islamabad providing safe havens for terrorists. (Photo: AFP)

Terrorism can not be blamed on single country: China in Pak support

China's support for its all-weather ally came as the US stepped up its efforts to pressure Pak to eliminate terror safe havens on its soil.

08 Jan 2018 6:22 PM

The facility could be built at Jiwani, a port near Iran's Chabahar close to the border in the Gulf of Oman, and is located a short distance from Gwadar in Balochistan province which is currently being developed. (Photo: AP/File)

Trump's Pak outburst to aid China acquiring military base near Chabahar

The report quoted that China is in talks with Pak to build its 2nd overseas military base for greater maritime capabilities.

06 Jan 2018 11:46 AM

'China and Pakistan are all weather partners. We stand ready to promote and deepen our all-round cooperation so as to bring benefits to the two sides,' Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said. (Representational Image/PTI)

China defends Pak against US allegation, praises counter terrorism record

China said the world community should acknowledge its all-weather ally's 'outstanding contribution' to counter terrorism.

02 Jan 2018 4:24 PM

China is willing to establish a common community of destiny for Pakistan after meeting between the top generals of the two countries. (Photo: AP/File)

Pak reaches out to China for help to build army as internal unrest aggravates

The development came after a meeting between the top generals of the two countries where China has explained willingness to help Pakistan.

21 Nov 2017 4:55 PM

Gen. Bajwa said the 'professional collaboration between PLA and Pakistan army, will continue to expand to bring peace to the region in general and China - Pakistan in particular.' (Photo: videograb)

Pak ‘indebted’ to China for support on Kashmir issue, NSG: army chief Bajwa

Describing China and Pakistan as ‘important strategic players in the region,’ Gen. Bajwa said their ties have benefited both the countries.

01 Aug 2017 9:07 PM

China termed the Supreme Court judgement against Sharif over the Panama Papers scandal as Pakistan's 'internal affairs'. (Photo: AP/File)

Nawaz Sharif's disqualification as Pak PM won't affect CPEC: China

Despite the assurances it has received, the Supreme Court's ruling has put China in a 'peculiar position'.

29 Jul 2017 9:05 PM

His remarks came in response to the India-US joint statement issued after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. (Photo: China MoFA)

Pak on frontlines of anti-terror, says China after India, US' allegations

In a statement, India and the US had asked Islamabad to ensure that its soil is not used for cross-border terror.

28 Jun 2017 4:02 PM

For long, Pakistan has been looking for $12 to 14 billion funding needed to build the Diamer-Bhasha dam located in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) but failed to secure the money as it is proposed to be built in the disputed region. (Photo: File/Representational)

China mum on plan for building dam in PoK to avoid reaction from India

Pakistan's Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who is also in-charge of the CPEC said Pak expects China to fund the project.

22 Jun 2017 5:52 PM

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif attended the inauguration ceremony. (Photo: AP/Representational/File)

China lauds commissioning of 1st power plant under CPEC in Pak

At present, 17 priority projects are under construction under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

01 Jun 2017 10:03 AM

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