Through its debt diplomacy, China has turned Pakistan into a vassal state. It is attempting the same in Bangladesh, whose economy and political stability, particularly after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, are in the doldrums. While Pakistan has seen just Chinese intrusion, Bangladesh is witnessing a convergence of forces and interests inimical to…
China on Thursday brought Bangladesh and Pakistan together for an inaugural trilateral dialogue in Kunming, barely a month after hosting a similar meeting with Pakistan and Afghanistan. The closed‑door talks, led by Chinese Vice‑Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, agreed to set up a working group for “good‑neighbourly, equal and mutually trusted” cooperation, signalling Beijing’s intent to…
Pakistan has the potential to become a land of opportunity for start-ups, powered by its young, tech-savvy population of 240 million. But its founders are facing a series of challenges, including political instability and a funding downturn, which has hit Pakistan hard. One way to overcome those obstacles is by deepening its connection with China….
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military and Balochistan provincial leadership on Friday accused India of orchestrating terrorism in the restive southwestern province, a day after the PM Shehbaz Sharif-led govt levelled similar allegations against New Delhi. However, they failed to offer any specific evidence — such as intercepted communications or captured operatives — to back the claims.Addressing a…
Feb 05, 2025 08:33 PM IST Xi said that China and Pakistan enjoy ironclad friendship and are all-weather strategic cooperative partners, official media here reported. China and Pakistan have provided “firm political support” to each other and enjoyed “ironclad” friendship, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Wednesday as he held talks with his Pakistan…
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will start a five-day visit to China on Tuesday, with counterterrorism and economic cooperation expected to top the agenda. “At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will pay a state visit to China from February 4 to 8,” the Chinese…
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China has wrapped up nearly three weeks of joint counterterrorism drills with Pakistan and signalled future “cross-border strategic projection” between the two militaries. It comes as Beijing has stepped up pressure on Islamabad to do more to stop attacks targeting its nationals in the neighbouring South Asian country. The People’s Liberation Army sent troops to…
China’s far west region of Xinjiang is seeking closer ties and cross-border cooperation with Pakistan and Central Asian countries in a bid to counter US sanctions and consolidate its role as a gateway under the Belt and Road Initiative. Khunjerab port – the sole border crossing connecting China and Pakistan – in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous…
China’s top military official held security talks with his Pakistani counterpart on Wednesday amid joint counterterrorism drills in the wake of several attacks targeting Chinese interests and citizens in the South Asian country. Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), met Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir during a visit to…