CPEC Monitor

CPEC developments – October 29 – November 4, 2025: · Thar Energy Limited & Thal Nova Power have declared Project Completion Date for both 330MW coal-fired plants. · China & Pakistan agreed to expand industrial cooperation under 2025–2029 Action Plan. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – October 22 – October 28, 2025: · Pakistan’s home textile exports to China surged 31% in first three quarters of 2025, reaching $4.36 million. · Balochistan Assembly urged federal government to include province’s key projects in CPEC. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – October 15 – October 21, 2025: · Designs of ML-1 railway & Havelian Dry Port, valued at Rs16 bn, are referred to ECNEC for final approval. · Students from Gwadar’s Technical & Vocational Institute arrived in China for diploma program cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – October 8 – October 14, 2025: · NHA has awarded contracts worth over Rs 282 bn to FWO to upgrade a strategic highway. · Restoration of the Hazara Motorway has been accelerated following directives from Peshawar High Court. Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – October 1 – October 7, 2025: · World Bank expressed satisfaction with the social & environmental progress of the Dasu Hydropower Project. · Islamic Development Bank approved $475 million financing for Hyderabad–Sukkur Motorway (M-6) cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – September 24 – September 30, 2025: · Pakistan announced integration of China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into economic & technological development. · China will fund 85% of the Karakoram Highway realignment. Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – September 17 – September 23, 2025: · Pakistan has clinched a $7.5 million beef export deal with China · Pakistan attracted $120 million in net foreign direct investment (FDI) from China Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – September 10 – September 16, 2025: · After Shanghai Electric terminated $1.8 bn bid for K Electric, President Zardari pledged to resolve issues. · Pakistan & China agreed to expand direct flight routes & increase existing services. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – September 3 – September 9, 2025: · Pakistan & China have signed MoUs & joint ventures of $8.5 billion to expand B2B cooperation. · Pakistan & China will hold 14th Joint Cooperation Committee meeting on CPEC projects on September 26. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – August 27 – September 2, 2025: · Suki Kinari Hydropower Station was presented as a model for sustainable energy cooperation at SCO Summit. · PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to SCO Charter & regional cooperation. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – August 20 – August 26, 2025: · Pakistan has unveiled ambitious plan to launch bullet train between Karachi & Lahore. · NHA initiated feasibility & detailed design work for the upgradation of the N-15 (Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad-Chilas). cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – August 6 – August 19, 2025: · Kazakhstan has expressed readiness to fully finance new trade corridors connecting Pakistan to Central Asian States. · Annual Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue will be held on August 20–21. Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – July 30 – August 5, 2025: · Pakistan & China signed agreement to boost vocational, technical, & professional training under CPEC. · Iran has expressed strong interest in joining the China-Pakistan-led Silk Road initiative. Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – July 23 – July 29, 2025: · Pakistan’s sesame seed exports to China surged by 300% in the first half of 2025. · 100 Pakistani agriculture professionals officially commenced a six-month specialized training program in China. Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – July 16 – July 22, 2025: · Excavation of Dogah Tunnel, fifth of seven tunnels of KKH relocation project, has been completed. · Government plans to distribute over 100,000 e-bikes and 300,000 electric loaders & rickshaws among youth. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – July 9 – July 15, 2025: · Pakistan exported goods worth $2.38 billion to China during the fiscal year 2024–25. · Pakistan & China have agreed to counter fake news and promote mutual understanding through joint broadcasting projects. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – July 2 – July 8, 2025: · Maritime Ministry has announced new shipping lines & a ferry service to GCC countries at Gwadar port. · Pakistan’s exports of knitted & crocheted apparel to China rose by 11% in the first five months of 2025. cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – June 25 – July 1, 2025: · Pakistan’s salt exports to China grew 38% during the first five months of 2025. · Experts called for a shift toward human-centered and integrated development in Balochistan under Phase-II of CPEC. Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – June 18 – June 24, 2025: · Pakistan’s rice exports to China soared by 121% in the first five months of 2025. · Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh have launched a trilateral cooperation mechanism. Read More: cscr.pk/explore/public…

CPEC developments – June 11 – June 17, 2025: · Dasu Transmission Line Project won Sustainability Leadership & Biodiversity Conservation Awards. · China & Pakistan's Engineering Councils signed Mutual Recognition Agreement for Professional Engineers. cscr.pk/explore/public…