China, Pakistan agree to expand CPEC to Afghanistan for regional ‘peace, stability, and development’

Ties upgrade with Kabul after due diligence: Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said Pakistan would upgrade ties with the Afghan Taliban government after due diligence and consultations with all stakeholders. "All stakeholders would be taken on board. We will do due diligence and discuss all pros and cons," Dar told reporters when asked about China's announcement about Pakistan and Afghanistan's move to upgrade their diplomatic ties. The Chinese foreign minist…

Is China-Afghan pact for CPEC a strategic challenge to India’s regional influence?

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a divisive and controversial element of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has extended its predatory

Why China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Expansion Into Afghanistan Concerns India? Explained

India has firmly opposed the BRI since its inception in 2013. The extension of CPEC into Afghanistan can be seen as a tactical response to India’s increasing regional assertiveness

Pakistan, China agree to deepen trade, maintain close communication

Pakistan said on Wednesday it had agreed to deepen trade and investment with China, days after the end of a deadly conflict with India that Beijing urged should be resolved through dialogue.

China urges trust with Pakistan, Afghanistan as regional tensions mount

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledges support, security cooperation as his counterparts discuss improving diplomatic ties.

China, Afghanistan, Pakistan vow to advance mutually beneficial cooperation, safeguard regional stability

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday chaired an informal trilateral meeting of foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan in Beijing.