Senate Panel Informed: CPEC Extension to Afghanistan on the Cards

Senate panel informed: CPEC extension to Afghanistan on the cards

ISLAMABAD: Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed a Senate panel that Pakistan and China preparations to extend CPEC to Afghanistan and revive Pakistan-China-Afghanistan framework are well in place. The officials said this at the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, which met here Thursday to review Pakistan’s relations with China, evolving regional dynamics and the country’s economic diplomacy. The meeting was chaired by…

Pakistan moves to expand CPEC into Afghanistan

Pakistan has decided to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, marking an important step toward improving regional connectivity and economic cooperation. Officials from the Foreign Office said the decision comes at a time when relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are facing temporary difficulties. China is actively playing a role in helping both countries improve ties and move forward through cooperation and dev…