CPEC Monitor

CPEC developments – April 29 – May 5, 2026: · PM Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China in May to strengthen bilateral ties. · President Zardari invited increased Chinese investment in alternative energy, water treatment, and EV battery systems Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – April 22 – April 28, 2026: · President Zardari’s visit to China focuses on economic and trade ties, particularly under CPEC. · Pakistan & China signed three MoUs to enhance cooperation in desalination, agriculture, & tea industry. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – April 15 – April 21, 2026: · So far in FY 2025–2026, China has remained the largest source of FDI, generating $678.6 Mn. · Officials from the Dasu Hydropower Project distributed health and hygiene kits at two girls' primary schools. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – April 8 – April 14, 2026: · Pakistan extended a formal invitation to Chinese enterprises to focus on five priority areas. · President Zardari was briefed in Karachi on the progress of MoUs signed during his recent visit to China. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – April 1 – April 7, 2026: · Power Division has launched reforms in Thar coal mining operations, with projected annual savings of upto $30 Mn. · Ambassador Zaidong reaffirmed Pakistan & China’s commitment to advancing Phase II of CPEC. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – March 18 – March 31, 2026: · PM Shehbaz & Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong agreed to accelerate CPEC phase 2. · Around 100 Chinese companies participated in 11th Pakistan footwear, Material, and Machinery Show 2026. Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – March 11 – March 17, 2026: · SK Hydro Private Limited launched its eighth annual afforestation campaign along Kunhar River. · Chinese companies have announced plans to invest about $2.6 billion in Balochistan’s manufacturing sector. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – March 4 – March 10, 2026: · Pakistan leverages cooperation with China under CPEC and $1 Bn AI fund to accelerate its digital economy. · China signalled a new phase in its economic strategy as it entered 15th Five-Year Plan period. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – February 18 – February 24, 2026: · China remained largest source of FDI in Pakistan, accounting for 41.9% of total $173.3 Mn in January. · Second Advanced Training for senior academics under CPEC University Consortium concluded. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – February 11 – February 17, 2026: · Dasu Hydropower Project marked a key construction milestone with the breakthrough of Uchar B tunnels. · China-Pakistan are strengthening cooperation in livestock technology & agricultural research. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – February 4 – February 10, 2026: · China-Pakistan ties enter 75th anniversary in 2026 with renewed momentum under CPEC 2.0. · FM Ishaq Dar met Chinese Ambassador where both sides discussed bilateral interest & regional developments. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – January 28 – February 3, 2026: · Pakistan’s exports of medical instruments to China exceeded $11.41 million in 2025. · Pakistan & China reaffirmed their strategic partnership to develop Pakistan’s mineral sector. Read More at: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – January 21 – January 27, 2026: · Pakistan & China reviewed progress on around 700 tariff lines under third phase of Free Trade Agreement. · Pakistan & China signed 78 MoUs worth $4.5 billion at Agriculture Investment Conference. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – January 7 – January 13, 2026: · Pak-China Technical & Vocational Institute in Gwadar enrolled 416 students for 2026 batch. · Pakistan & China have agreed to strengthen security & law-enforcement cooperation Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – December 31 – January 6, 2025: · Pakistani public goodwill toward China has strengthened markedly between 2015 & 2025. · Pakistan & Chinese Foreign Ministers unveiled official logo marking 75th anniversary of bilateral ties. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – December 24 – December 30, 2025: · Pakistan’s seafood exports to China grew by a strong 24% during Jan-Nov 2025, reaching $235.7 million. · 9th CPEC Media Forum underscored role of media as strategic pillar of China-Pakistan ties. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – December 3 – December 23, 2025: · Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomed Pakistan’s new roadmap to fast-track Phase-II of CPEC. · NHA has approved an expansive Rs22.44 billion road-development initiative. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – November 26 – December 2, 2025: · Pakistan launched its first public–private genomics joint venture with China’s support. · Chinese Ambassador said China is ready to align its development cooperation with Pakistan’s plans closely. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – November 19 – November 25, 2025: · Pakistan’s salt exports to China surged by 26% in the first ten months of 2025. · Punjab TEVTA delegation reached China to formalise cooperation for EV Technology Diploma Programs. Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – November 12 – November 18, 2025: · PowerChina International launched first Centre of Excellence for Engineering Capacity Building in Islamabad · China again emerges as Pakistan’s largest source of Foreign Direct Investment Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…