Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan to discuss key matters related to economic and security cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the Prime Minister extended his warm greetings to the Chinese Ambassador on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.

ISLAMABAD (APP) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended greetings to the Chinese people and President Xi Jinping on the Chinese New Year and said that China’s success story served as a beacon of inspiration and confidence for Pakistan.

A group of Chinese firms has pledged to invest $340mn in Pakistan's electric vehicle (EV) sector to expand their manufacturing plants and charging stations, according to local news outlets. The investment was announced at a press briefing inaugurating a joint project between Malik Group and China's ADEN Group.

President Zardari says Pakistan will remain firmly committed to the One China policy; both emphasise alliance is "cornerstone of our foreign policy".

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his warmest greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the people of China on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.In a video message, the prime minister praised China's remarkable progress and development over the past decades,

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan's "iron ties" with China in their greetings to the Chinese people on Chinese New Year.President Zardari, in a letter to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping,

According to the reports, the Pakistani government is reluctant to allow the presence of Chinese military forces in a region like Gwadar, as it could anger the United States and spark domestic opposition.

Shehbaz Sharif said China is Pakistan's exemplary brother who has always played a key role in the country's development. He also commended Minister of Defence and Aviation Khawaja Asif, the Government of Balochistan, security officers, personnel, and military leadership for their tireless efforts in the construction of the airport.

Pakistan PM Sharif hails Gwadar International Airport, funded by China, as a 'gift' that will benefit the entire country. The airport is a key part of the CPEC project, aimed at boosting trade and regional connectivity.

The airport is expected to boost trade and connectivity, but also intensifies India’s concerns about China’s potential military presence in the region.

Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday wished President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people a happy Chinese New Year and stated that

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here wherein they discussed the ... good wishes to the Chinese leadership and the people of China, including all Chinese nationals residing in Pakistan ...