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Pakistan Allows Russia to Use Gwadar Port

Jan 06, 2017 04:00 AM EST

Pakistan has reportedly approved Russia's request to utilize Gwadar port in Balochistan, which is currently undergoing some development through China's $46 billion CPEC project, state-media revealed on Thursday.

China Denies Allegation on Masood Azhar.

China Denies Double Standards on Masood Azhar, Cites Lack of 'Solid Evidence'

Girish Shetti |

Jan 06, 2017 01:48 AM EST

China on Thursday dismissed India's allegation of "double standards" on the contagious issue of Masood Azhar, adding that the allegations are untrue and cited lack of "solid evidence" for blocking New's Delhi's latest proposal on Azhar in United Nations last week.

New Indian Army Chief Warns China and Pakistan.

India is Ready for Two-Front War with China, Pakistan: Army Chief Rawat

Girish Shetti |

Jan 04, 2017 08:20 AM EST

India's newly appointed army chief has issued a stern warning to China and Pakistan about New Delhi's preparedness for a two front war, if at all such a situation arises. Mr General Bipin Rawat was appointed as the 27th army chief of India in December 2016.

Chinese Bourses to Invest in Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Chinese Consortium Acquires 40% Stake in Pakistan Stock Exchange

Girish Shetti |

Jan 03, 2017 11:22 AM EST

A Chinese consortium led by China's three leading stock markets is all set to acquire 40 percent stake in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), following months of negotiations. This marks another big ticket Chinese investment in Pakistan where the Chinese government has already poured billions of dollars in massive infrastructure projects.

Pakistan International Airlines Flight PK 661 crashes near Abbottabad; 48 dead

Pakistan Commercial Plane Crash Kills 48 People On Board

Frances Diana Roullo |

Dec 08, 2016 07:54 AM EST

A Pakistan International Airlines plane with 48 people on board crashed near Abbottabad in northern Pakistan on Wednesday evening.

Regent Plaza Hotel following a pre-dawn fire in Pakistan's port city of Karachi on Monday

Karachi, Pakistan Luxury Hotel Leaves at Least 11 Dead, 110 Wounded

Frances Diana Roullo |

Dec 06, 2016 02:12 AM EST

At least 11 people were suffocated to death and over 110 were injured when a fire emblazed Karachi’s four-star Regent Plaza Hotel at 03:00 AM of Monday.

China, Pakistan Launch Direct Rail and Sea Freight Service to Enhance Economic Cooperation

Girish Shetti |

Dec 02, 2016 01:00 AM EST

China and Pakistan opened a new chapter in their diplomatic relationship on Thursday by launching a direct rail and sea freight service between them. The service was unveiled with first cargo train departing from China's southwest Yunnan province for Pakistan's Karachi city.

China, Pakistan to Deploy Naval Ships to Protect Gwadar port: Report

Girish Shetti |

Nov 26, 2016 09:43 AM EST

China and Pakistan will jointly deploy naval vessels to safeguard the multibillion dollar Gwadar port in Balochistan, a leading Pakistani newspaper claimed quoting an unnamed navy officer. The move, if true, is likely to create a panic in the neighbouring India.

China To Invest $8.5 billion in Pakistan.

China to Invest Additional $8.5 Billion in Pakistan, Apart From $46-Billion CPEC Project: Pakistani Minister

Girish Shetti |

Nov 25, 2016 02:53 PM EST

It appears that China is in no mood to put a break on its investment drive in Pakistan. A leading Pakistani minister has confirmed that the Chinese government would invest $8.5 billion in the region. This is in addition to the $46-billion that has already been committed for the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.

Russia, China, Pakistan to Hold Trilateral Talks on Afghanistan

Charissa Echavez |

Nov 16, 2016 02:27 AM EST

The next Russian-Chinese-Pakistani consultations on Afghanistan is scheduled in Moscow next month, with the aim of establishing a wider regional partnership on the issue, Zamir Kabulov, director of the Second Asian Department, announced on Monday.

It signaled the opening of a part of the trade route between the two countries.

China Boosts Ties With Pakistan, Opens new Trade Route and Port

S. Rina |

Nov 13, 2016 04:58 PM EST

China's first trade convoy reached Gwadar in Pakistan on Saturday, signaling the opening of a part of the trade route between the two countries. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) forms a link between Xinjiang province in China with Baluchistan in Pakistan.