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Pakistan supports China's policy of crackdown on Uighur Muslims

Around 35 countries supported China in a letter to the United Nations, dismissing claims of violation of the rights of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in China.

Jul 15, 2019

What is ETIM, the Pakistan-based terror group that threatens China?

The increased threat perception comes at a time when Chinese counter-terrorism efforts have invited criticism from human rights outfits and western governments.

Jun 22, 2019

From terrorism to trade: PM Modi-Xi focus on strategic ties at SCO meet

India's relation with China has been tensed since the Sino-Indian war in 1962.

Jun 14, 2019

India fell behind China in key areas under 5 years of Modi govt: Report

The fact remains that China has marched way ahead than India and is not only expanding its defence network but also establishing key geo-strategic locations in the Indian Ocean.

Apr 29, 2019

Domestic fuel price, strategic concerns weigh on India as Iran oil waiver ends

New Delhi has cause to worry that Washington's offer of crude at concessional terms could have strings attached endangering strategic ties with Teheran and defence relations with Moscow

Apr 25, 2019

Blow to Pakistan? US may prevent another IMF bailout so that Islamabad can't pay back China

Three US Congressmen have urged the Trump administration to block the proposed multi-billion dollar IMF package to Pakistan which may be instead paid to China.

Apr 8, 2019

Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj

China's UN vote exposes extreme vulnerability to ISI blackmail

Thousands of Chinese working on strategic and economic projects across Pakistan are soft targets to terror outfits controlled by Pakistani deep state, analysts say.

Mar 14, 2019

Navjot Singh Sidhu issues statement, says we have a choice [READ FULL STATEMENT]

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said that fear is an unwelcome guest here since "fear breeds fear" and also fear breeds a "fear of dialogue" and that fear does not allow one to think differently.

Feb 28, 2019

Saudi Arabia to set up oil refinery worth $10 billion in Pakistan

Saudi Arabia plans to set up a $10 billion oil refinery in Pakistan's deepwater port of Gwadar, the Saudi energy minister said on Saturday, speaking at the Indian Ocean port that is being developed with the help of China.

Jan 13, 2019

Karachi attack: Have Baloch separatists rejected China's 'commercial diplomacy'?

Earlier this year, the Financial Times had reported that China has been in talks with Baloch militants for more than five years to protect its assets and the men involved in the CPEC project.

Nov 23, 2018

Chinese engineer at Hambantota port in Sri lanka

India-China rivalry taking toll on Sri Lankan politics

The trigger for the recent political turmoil in the island nation was the disagreement between the Sri Lankan president and prime minister on how much India's interest should be accommodated which led to the unity government falling apart.

Nov 9, 2018

China fails to reveal if it offered financial aid to cash-starved Pakistan

A day after Khan's four-day China visit ended, Pakistan's Finance Minister Asad Umar said that Beijing has offered $6 billion loans Islamabad to resolve country's economic crisis.

Nov 8, 2018

China pats Pakistan for 'efforts' to have peace talks with India

During the ongoing China visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Beijing and Islamabad issued a joint statement which had some references to India and the issues where it is involved.

Nov 4, 2018

Asian shares resume descent, oil prices up on Saudi tensions

Not helping the mood, oil prices jumped and Saudi Arabian shares tumbled on rising diplomatic tensions between Riyadh and the West.

Oct 15, 2018

Pakistan to reconsider 'Silk Road' projects fearing Chinese debt trap

The voice of dissent against the Chinese projects has become stronger under the new government of Prime Minister Imran Khan, who himself has questioned the rising debt levels in the country.

Sep 30, 2018

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