The newly implemented phase II of China Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA II) gives Pakistani businesses the opportunity to enter the Chinese market – the ball is in their court they need to do homework, study the market, conduct R&D, develop relevant marketing experience and strategize.

Over 70 years, Pakistan and China have maintained an ‘all-weather friendship’ based on goodwill, mutual understanding, trustworthiness, and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. Defying all projections, the multi-faceted relationship has evolved into a deeper strategic partnership ushering Pakistan’s advancement in nuclear energy, aeronautics, defense, and maritime domains

The new Chinese brands that have entered the country have received an overwhelming response, due to their significantly lower prices for vehicles with generally the same or better features than those offered by the existing oligopolists in the auto market; Honda, Suzuki, and Toyota. What is even better for the country is that there is an increasing focus on electric vehicles by the new entrants.

GVS: Ambassador Nong Rong, this is your first assignment in Pakistan. Pakistan and China are now celebrating the 70th anniversary of their relations. How...

As China has expressed intention of influencing global health systems, it should launch a pilot project of ‘Health Silk Road’ in Pakistan and directly impact people’s lives by achieving enhanced productivity and regional prosperity

Author and life coach explores PTI's evolving journey to power and its successes and failures in government so far. He argues that if PTI is to be voted in again, it will depend upon the tangible opportunities created for the masses.

Throughout his 22 years political journey, leading to the Prime Minister’s office Imran Khan has had to face many struggles. From battling the country's oligarchy to inheriting an economy in a complete mess to how he wants Pakistan to transform no matter how long it takes.

 Dr. Maleeha Lodhi Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United Nations It is much too early to assess the future prospects of a  troubled relationship, especially as...

Since it first leaked to the public last month, the news of a proposed amendment in the central bank’s status has become a topic of national discussion. Some people have gone so far as to call it an IMF conspiracy to break Pakistan while others thought it was against our national interest and needed to incorporate other objectives such as growth and employment. We touched base with several commentators who have been looking at this issue to get their views on the SBP autonomy

A revolutionary program of providing direct subsidy to 30 million families – around half of the country’s population from June was launched in March by PM Khan. However, the government has not explained how long the program is to continue, how much participation is from the private sector and how much will be funded by federal versus provincial governments, who now after the 18th Amendment should ultimately be responsible for such schemes.

Authors argue that the government proposal to remove the RCET policy and offer DLTL scheme of rebates to exporters instead is a highly illogical policy that spoils their efforts undertaken for the past two-half years, which has led to an expansion and growth of the textile sector.

The deadly virus brought forth ‘unlikely’ heroes from all nations. Engineering & construction companies worldwide – from China to Mexico to Turkey - stepped up to help their nations fight against the pandemic. These unsung heroes helped frontline health warriors by delivering high-quality prefab hospitals in rapid time. In Pakistan, the FWO rose to this challenge by building Pakistan’s first-ever designated prefabricated hospital. Isolation Hospital and Infections Treatment Center (IHITC), Islamabad, to tackle the COVID-19 cases, was built in a record time of 40 days -despite Margalla hills gift: unrelenting rains. With the arrival of the third-wave, more of these engineering marvels may be needed.