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Politics

Pakistan bars Taiwan carriers from its airspace under One-China policy

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Bloomberg that only mainland Chinese airlines are permitted to fly over Pakistan, as Taiwanese carriers re-route Europe-Asia flights.

Economy

Pakistan plans second $500m Panda bond without ADB, AIIB cover

Finance Division officials say Chinese credit enhancement firms may back the January-June 2027 sale, as $1.3bn of repaid Chinese commercial loans awaits full refinancing.

DevelopmentGilgit-Baltistan

WAPDA awards Rs133b hydromechanical contract for Diamer-Bhasha dam

The authority's spokesperson said a Chinese company will carry out the works, but no report named the firm, gave the contract's duration or a start date.

Development

Pakistan reaffirms support for China's Global Development Initiative

Arab News PK reports the reaffirmation but gives no details on who made it or where.

EconomyBalochistan

China may pull back from Gwadar port over security risks, report says

A Lowy Institute analysis says the port has not paid off, while FM Bharat reports China is likely to scale back amid security and economic pressures.

Economy

Jetour Unveils T2 Facelift in China as Pakistan Sells Older Model

Updated SUV gets new styling, powertrains and interior tech weeks after Pakistan launch of current T2 and start of local assembly.

Sports

Pakistan beat China 3-0 to stay unbeaten at Asian Games

Captain Abubakar Mahmood, Sufyan Khan and Hannan Shahid scored as the Green Shirts claimed a third straight win in Nagoya on Thursday.

DevelopmentGilgit-Baltistan

China Needs Pakistan for Karakoram Corridor, Not Oil

A Geography Now report says the high-altitude route through Gilgit-Baltistan, not oil, drives China's engagement with Pakistan.

Security

Pakistan Displays New Chinese and Turkish Air Defence Systems

Asian Military Review reported the systems were shown as Islamabad deepens defence ties with Beijing and Ankara.

Politics

Pakistan, China to strengthen friendship, expand cooperation

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong says Beijing will share modernization benefits and build a closer community with Pakistan.

EconomySindh

Sindh chief minister seeks expanded China cooperation

Murad Ali Shah praised Pakistan-China ties while urging broader provincial cooperation with Chinese partners.

PoliticsGilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan and China activate joint boundary commission

India rejects the move, citing the Shaksgam Valley and the 1963 boundary agreement it has never recognised.

Culture

Scholars trace ancient Indus and Yangtze river links

Chinese and Pakistani researchers are working to reconstruct a shared history between the two river civilisations, reports said.

Economy

Pakistan Targets $10 Billion From 5G, $1 Trillion Economy

TechJuice reports the government aims to add $10 billion via 5G, while Digital Pakistan cites a $1 trillion export goal and a YouTube clip touts donkey exports.

PoliticsSindh

Sindh leaders, Chinese envoy praise Pakistan-China ties

Karachi event marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.