Pakistan China Relations
Pak's economy, security to have implications due to India, says think tank
Pakistan's external affairs would remain challenging throughout 2020, having serious implications on economy and security, including tense relations with India, a Pakistani think-tank said on Sunday. Tense relations with India would continue to consume much of Pakistan's strategic and diplomatic bandwidth, Islamabad Policy Institute said in its report 'Pakistan Outlook 2020: Politics, Economy & Security'. Also, the peace process in Afghanistan would in near future continue to be marred by uncertainty, Dawn news quoted the report as saying. "Pakistan's external environment will remain challenging throughout 2020 which will have serious implications for its economy, security and internal stability," said the report. The situation in Kashmir and plight of the Muslims in India will guide Pakistan's engagement with Delhi. Chances of limited conflict between India and Pakistan would remain high, added. Tensions between India and Pakistan have spiked since India abrogated Article 370 of
 "Pak's economy, security to have implications due to India, says think tank")
With China backing, Pakistan may be out of FATF 'Grey List' next month
In recent meetings of FATF, Pakistan has got the support of Malaysia and Turkey besides China
 "With China backing, Pakistan may be out of FATF 'Grey List' next month")
FATF meet: Pak made 'visible progress' to curb terror financing, says China
A Pakistani delegation led by Minister for Economic Affairs Division Hammad Azhar is in Beijing to brief the financial task force about the steps taken by Islamabad
Pakistani minister, officials lobbying in Beijing to get off FATF grey list
Islamabad's best chance is to get 'largely-compliant' rating on curbing terror financing.
 "Pakistani minister, officials lobbying in Beijing to get off FATF grey list")
Imran Khan to raise Kashmir issue with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing
Tensions over Kashmir have risen drastically since August when New Delhi revoked the autonomy of its portion of the territory, which both India and Pakistan rule in part and claim in full
Pakistan Cabinet approves issuance of 'Panda bonds' in Chinese currency
Finance Minister Asad Umar told the Cabinet that the interest rate may be over 5.5 per cent but the final price can only be determined at the time of launching the bond
 "Pakistan Cabinet approves issuance of 'Panda bonds' in Chinese currency")
Pakistan building fighter jets for China as part of a 'secret plan': Report
The confidential plan, reviewed by The New York Times, would also deepen the cooperation between China and Pakistan in space
 "Pakistan building fighter jets for China as part of a 'secret plan': Report")
Pakistan says outcry over Muslims detained in China being 'sensationalised'
Numerous extrajudicial detention centres have been set up in China's vast, troubled Xinjiang region, holding as many as one million ethnic Uighurs and other Muslim minorities
 "Pakistan says outcry over Muslims detained in China being 'sensationalised'")
More talks required to fix details on aid to Pakistan, says China
Pakistan's foreign reserves have plunged 42 per cent since the start of the year and now stand at about $8 billion, or less than two months of import cover
 "More talks required to fix details on aid to Pakistan, says China")
Committed to completing CPEC, support China on core issues: Pakistan
'Political transition in Pakistan will not affect Pakistan's China policy and the new government will continue working closely with China to achieve our bilateral objections'
Pakistan says reports of CPEC putting burden on economy 'irresponsible'
China stepped forward to support Pakistan's development at a time when foreign investment had dried up
Pakistan approves Chinese yuan for bilateral trade, investment activities
Amid worsening ties with US, Pakistan alllows Chinese yuan for bilateral trade
Pakistan will be a 'priority' in neighbourhood diplomacy, says China
Both sides held comprehensive discussions on the entire spectrum of bilateral ties at 8th Round of Strategic Dialogue
 "Pakistan will be a 'priority' in neighbourhood diplomacy, says China")
It's becoming difficult to get Chinese visas: Pakistan
Whereas, a rise in Chinese nationals coming to Pakistan in the wake of the CPEC is being noticed
 "It's becoming difficult to get Chinese visas: Pakistan")
Pak, China are all weather friends, further boosted by CPEC: Shahid Abbasi
Both countries have signed strategic cooperation agreement to boost bilateral ties
 "Pak, China are all weather friends, further boosted by CPEC: Shahid Abbasi")
Nawaz Sharif's ouster internal affair of Pak, doesn't affect CPEC: China
The all-weather friendship between China and Pakistan has withstood test of time
CPEC: Is a cash-strapped Pakistan using Kashmir to cement ties with China?
CPEC, a mega project, has both political and economic ramifications, which can resolve Kashmir issue
Pakistan to make 'lenient' visa policy for China stringent
This comes days after the killing of two Chinese nationals who were 'misusing' their business visas
