Foreign policy is always based on the principle of self-interest whether this is economical, political, security or even a promotion of ideals and beliefs. The USA was never a physical colonial power but has used its military might and control …
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Gwadar port can prove a milestone in promoting trade among ECO countries
Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is the only forum with representation of all the countries bordering Afghanistan, but it has been dormant as a regional organization. It has not played an effective role in promoting regional trade in the past. The …
Read More »CPEC a project of the century- Iran, Turkey and other ECO member countries keen to join CPEC
While Iran and Turkey have expressed their desire to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project at the 13 ECO Summit held in Pakistan, the other member countries were also willing to be the part of CPEC—a project of the …
Read More »Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project: practical work to start soon
The government is actively pursuing to start practical work on the much-awaited Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project. The practical work on decades old multi-billion dollars Turkmenistan-Afghanistan–Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project has already entered its practical phase in Pakistan, and the …
Read More »CPEC a major initiative to help achieve core objectives of ECO
The recently concluded 13th ECO Summit 2017 is extremely relevant in the backdrop of ever growing importance of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor for its member countries. This passageway is a framework of regional connectivity as CPEC will not only benefit China …
Read More »Great trade prospect for central Asian states under CPEC
The CAREC is a partnership of 10 countries including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It is supported by six multilateral institutions, working together to promote development through cooperation. It helps Central Asia and …
Read More »Pakistan’s unheralded fight against climate change
Small steps by Pakistan are helping it create resilience in the face of climate change, an issue the Indus Waters Treaty did not anticipate, and which endangers it. In recent months, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has been in the …
Read More »Pak-Iran ties set to touch new heights as trade infrastructure being upgraded
Pakistan to construct three border posts on the Iranian border on modern lines: Khurram Dastgir Despite being brotherly and close neighbors Pakistan-Iran trade volume is not upto desired level hindering the growth and promotion of trade ties on regional level. …
Read More »ECO states welcomed CPEC as catalyst for the development of the entire region
Nawaz Sharif elected as chairman ECO; stresses on strengthening of bilateral relations Experts emphasized on effective investment promotion measures need to be adopted While Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been elected as Chairman of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) during …
Read More »CPEC storing up staggering amount of trade and investment with bright outlook
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects will accelerate trade links between Pakistan and China. It will reduce behind the border trade costs and bring about a shift in the means of transportation. It will bolster economic alliance with the world’s …
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