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Imran pitches for SAARC summit in Pakistan in bid to meet PM Modi

PM Imran Khan's letter is the first formal proposal by Pakistan to India after the formation of the new government.

Sep 20, 2018

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

CPEC is Pakistan's economic future, says Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa

The newly formed Pakistan government is looking to renegotiate the trade pact with China. The Pakistan government is also reviewing deals with China regarding the CPEC.

Sep 12, 2018

Afghanistan: Suicide bomber kills 32, injures over 120 during protest rally against local official

In the past weeks, Nangarhar, the Islamic State terror organization's bastion since it became active in the country in 2015.

Sep 11, 2018

Pakistan and China announces the extension of CPEC to Afghanistan

The Chinese foreign ministry announced that the decision was taken during the recent visit of Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to Islamabad.

Sep 10, 2018

Pakistan's military reaches out to India for talks in a rare friendly gesture

Pakistan Army Chief Gen Bajwa tried reaching out to his Indian counterpart on the issue of resuming talks but failed. The Indian government reportedly doesn't want talks before the next general elections fearing that if the talks stall, it would prove costly for BJP at the polls.

Sep 6, 2018

China's Belt and Road project slows down as countries voice concerns over debts

A study by Center for Global Development, a US think-tank, found that eight countries − Pakistan, Djibouti, Maldives, Mongolia, Laos, Montenegro, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan – receiving Silk Road funds would find it hard to return them.

Sep 3, 2018

Sushma Swaraj indirectly targets China's debt-trap policy; says development projects can't be used to dominate

The minister also said that India's approach on the development and connectivity projects and related maritime initiatives in the Indo-pacific region are based on mutual co-operation and inter-dependence rather than dominance.

Aug 29, 2018

India, China agree to reduce troop confrontations along Line of Actual Control

Both countries have agreed to increase the tempo of training, joint exercises and other interactions between their military forces and put in place a new bilateral memorandum of understanding on defence exchange and cooperation to replace a similar one signed in 2006.

Aug 24, 2018

Is China taking over Pakistan? New 'Chinese only' colony in Gawdar port to house 5 lakh people

The proposed city is expected to be constructed by 2022. The strategic colony will house Chinese nationals working in the financial district, which is planned to be set up in the port city of Gwadar

Aug 21, 2018

Is China attempting to lure Imran Khan with its economic might?

In last the 13 months, China has proceeded a loan of $6.2 billion which is equivalent to the last aid it received from the International Monetary Fund.

Aug 2, 2018

Pakistan elections 2018: Amid rigging allegations, China labels polls 'successful' while US doubts it was 'free and fair'

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is facing a backlash from several quarters on how the polls were rigged, but a Chinese official has completely rejected these allegations and praised the elections even "saluting" the ECP.

Jul 26, 2018

Imran Khan and Shahbaz Sharif: The foreign and domestic policies of Pakistan PM probables

Who will be Pakistan's next prime minister? Here's an analysis of the policies of Shahbaz Sharif and Imran Khan, the two men who have the highest chances to be the next leader.

Jul 25, 2018

Contractors halt work on CPEC grounds after cheques bounce

Local industries catering to the construction as well as engineers and workers have been hit hard by the prevailing situation.

Jul 24, 2018

Pakistan general election 2018: What's at stake? Cheat sheet to polls that will see election of new PM

As Pakistan goes to polls on July 25, there are 342 seats in the National Assembly, of which 272 are directly elected, 60 are reserved for women and 10 for religious minorities. A party looking to independently form the government will have to secure 137 directly elected seats.