Published on, Sept. 26 -- September 26, 2025 5:33 PM

Pakistan and China are moving forward with the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal is currently in Beijing for the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting, where both sides are expected to sign several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). These agreements aim to deepen economic ties, improve technology, promote clean energy, and support youth development.

During the opening session, Ahsan Iqbal stressed the long-standing trust between the two countries. He said CPEC Phase II would focus on people-centric and youth-led development. Key MoUs under discussion align with Pakistan's Uraan 5Es Framework, which focuses...