10 Years of CPEC: A Look at the Gains and Losses for Pakistan

10 Years of CPEC: A Look at the Gains and Losses for Pakistan

Generation of 17,045 MW of electricity in Pakistan through CPEC, modernization of railway and road infrastructure across the country, new optical fiber connections, improvement and trade in Gwadar and other ports, and completion of four urban mass transit schemes in major cities. Plans were made and these projects were to be completed by 2030.

Pakistan’s New Oil Deal with Russia Could Save Billions

Pak Russia Oil Deal

Pakistan’s government makes a landmark policy shift by purchasing Russian crude oil using Chinese yuan. This move offers relief to Pakistan’s struggling economy, addressing balance of payments challenges, while advancing the de-dollarization campaign led by China and Russia.

Beyond the Dollar: The Rise of Barter Trade in Pakistan

Barter Trade - Pakistan

In a groundbreaking move, Pakistan has embraced barter trade with its neighboring nations of Iran and Afghanistan, in addition to Russia. A notification from Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce heralds the unprecedented allowance for both government entities and private enterprises to engage in the import and export of various goods with these three countries.