CPEC
Pakistan Minister Admits Failure to Capitalize on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Opportunities
Nov 14, 2025 10:36 am CST
Pakistan's Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has publicly acknowledged that Pakistan failed to benefit from the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor initiative, blaming the previous government for driving away Chinese investors. Despite fourteen high-level meetings between both nations, CPEC has made minimal progress since 2018, with long-term objectives of industrial development and export growth remaining largely unrealized even after a decade of implementation.
Pakistan's Hangor-Class Submarines from China Set to Join Fleet by 2026: Strategic Naval Partnership Expands
Nov 05, 2025 01:44 am CST
Pakistan's China-built Hangor-class submarine program remains on track for 2026 induction, according to Admiral Naveed Ashraf. The eight-submarine deal includes technology transfer with four vessels being assembled in Pakistan. This collaboration extends beyond submarines to include Type 054A/P frigates and future technologies, strengthening maritime security in the Indian Ocean region while supporting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Opinion | India To Kabul To Pak: The Plot Behind Chinese Foreign Minister's Many Tours
Aug 25, 2025 08:28 pm CST
This is China stepping into the breach created by Trump's shenanigans. It seems to be viewing the problem through the lens of South Asia as a whole, rather than letting Washington use its divide-and-rule strategy.