CPEC

With its latest statement on CPEC, recalling how India has sought to counter China in South Asia

June 07, 2026 4:38 pm

While India's criticisms of China and Pakistan on Kashmir and CPEC are not entirely new, they are part of the larger story of its response to deepening Chinese presence in South Asia. Here is what to know.

China condemns Balochistan attacks, vows support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts

August 27, 2024 5:54 pm

Sharif stated that these attacks aim to disrupt CPEC development projects and drive a wedge between Islamabad and Beijing.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and India

October 17, 2024 11:56 am

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently attended the 23rd Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Islamabad, Pakistan. What is SCO? What is the significance of grouping for India? Take a look.

Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China next month for formal launch of second phase of CPEC: Report

May 25, 2024 11:40 am

Infrastructure and energy projects were part of the CPEC's first phase. In CPEC-II, both countries will focus on agriculture, Main Line-I of Pakistan Railways, businessmen-to-businessmen deals and realignment of the Karakoram Highway (KKH) etc.

China calls on Iran, Pakistan to show restraint after Iranian airstrikes hit terrorist bases in Balochistan

January 18, 2024 7:32 am

For China, it is a piquant situation as Pakistan is an all-weather ally, while Tehran is warming up to Beijing in recent years enabling China to expand its influence in the volatile Middle Eastern region.

China, Pakistan to ink significant agreements under CPEC projects during caretaker PM Kakar's Beijing visit

October 15, 2023 12:57 pm

A formal memorandum of joint research extension will be finalised and signed during the visit.

Pak PM Sharif accuses Imran Khan of halting progress on CPEC, damaging ties with China

July 05, 2023 10:12 pm

The Pak PM regretted that the previous government led by Imran Khan created misconceptions about the project which resulted in its slow implementation.

Pakistan, China reiterate to continue cooperation on CPEC

May 06, 2023 4:58 pm

The CPEC Corridor is a USD 60 billion corridor being laid through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with China's assistance.

Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing amid domestic, global turmoil: Significance of the visit

November 02, 2022 7:49 am

Rarely do political leaders in countries with ambitious army generals go on visits abroad during high political turmoil. Sharif's visit seeks to make a political point, while the economic push of the CPEC tangle remains. We explain.

Xi Jinping calls for 'solid protection' for Chinese personnel working on CPEC projects in Pakistan as he meets Shehbaz Sharif

September 16, 2022 4:53 pm

CPEC Will Not Bring Any Economic Prosperity In Gilgit: Local Journalist

June 07, 2016 10:53 pm