Islamabad, Pakistan
<meta charset="utf-8"/>The Pakistan government led by Shehbaz Sharif is planning to procure 40 of China’s new J-35 stealth fighter jets, as stated by a media outlet on Monday (23 Dec). 
The land-based version of the J-35 was called the J-31, according to previous reports. China is currently the only country in the region to have developed stealth aircraft. Further, if the deal gets through, this will mark the first time an export of a jet from China to a foreign ally. 
<h2>Pakistan Air Force's plan</h2>
&gt; The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reports stated that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had approved the purchase of 40 aircraft. 
&gt;  PAF’s ageing fleet of American F-16s and French Mirage fighters will be replaced by these aircrafts. 
&gt; In January, Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu said, "The foundation for acquiring the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft has already been laid."
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<h2 dir="ltr">China-Pakistan alliance</h2>
Until now there has been no official confirmation from Beijing or China's state media mentioning the deal; the conjecture increased after the J-35 was exhibited at the annual air show in Zhuhai last month. Senior PAF officials attended the event, which further triggered the talks about the potential acquisition.
There has been a strong military alliance between China and Pakistan. As Beijing persists in investing billions in modernising the armed forces of its own, it further plays a strong role in strengthening Pakistan's defence competence across all military branches. 
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As told by China's state-run People's Daily, the J-35A is for maintaining air supremacy missions. Both J-35 versions are smaller than China’s other aircraft, like the J-20.



Islamabad, Pakistan The Pakistan government led by Shehbaz Sharif is planning to procure 40 of China’s new J-35 stealth fighter jets, as stated by a media outlet on Monday (23 Dec). The land-based version of the J-35 was called the J-31, according to previous reports. China is currently the only country in the region to have developed stealth aircraft. Further, if the deal gets through, this will mark the first time an export of a jet from China to a foreign ally. Pakistan Air Force's plan > The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reports stated that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had approved the purchase of 40 aircraft. > PAF’s ageing fleet of American F-16s and French Mirage fighters will be replaced by these aircrafts. > In January, Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu said, "The foundation for acquiring the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft has already been laid." Also Read: In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? China-Pakistan alliance Until now there has been no official confirmation from Beijing or China's state media mentioning the deal; the conjecture increased after the J-35 was exhibited at the annual air show in Zhuhai last month. Senior PAF officials attended the event, which further triggered the talks about the potential acquisition. There has been a strong military alliance between China and Pakistan. As Beijing persists in investing billions in modernising the armed forces of its own, it further plays a strong role in strengthening Pakistan's defence competence across all military branches. Watch | China fighter jets' 'aggressive manoeuvre' | IAEA Chief briefs on Zaporizhzhia | WION Speed News (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan to acquire 40 J-35 fighter jets from China: Reports

The Pakistan government led by Shehbaz Sharif is planning to procure 40 of China’s new J-35 stealth fighter jets, as stated by a media outlet on Monday (23 Dec).

The Pakistan government led by Shehbaz Sharif is planning to procure 40 of China’s new J-35 stealth fighter jets, as stated by a media outlet on Monday (23 Dec). The land-based version of the J-35 was called the J-31, according to previous reports. China is currently the only country in the region to have developed stealth aircraft. Further, if the deal gets through, this will mark the first time an export of a jet from China to a foreign ally. Pakistan Air Force's plan > The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reports stated that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had approved the purchase of 40 aircraft. > PAF’s ageing fleet of American F-16s and French Mirage fighters will be replaced by these aircrafts. > In January, Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu said, "The foundation for acquiring the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft has already been laid." Also Read: In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? China-Pakistan alliance Until now there has been no official confirmation from Beijing or China's state media mentioning the deal; the conjecture increased after the J-35 was exhibited at the annual air show in Zhuhai last month. Senior PAF officials attended the event, which further triggered the talks about the potential acquisition. There has been a strong military alliance between China and Pakistan. As Beijing persists in investing billions in modernising the armed forces of its own, it further plays a strong role in strengthening Pakistan's defence competence across all military branches. Watch | China fighter jets' 'aggressive manoeuvre' | IAEA Chief briefs on Zaporizhzhia | WION Speed News (With inputs from agencies)

The visiting Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang warned Pakistan to put aside political disagreements in order to open the door for economic growth while expressing alarm about the South Asian nation's rising instability.

For the fourth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue, which was conducted in Islamabad on Saturday, China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang made his first trip to the nation since being appointed as Beijing's top ambassador.

"We sincerely hope the political forces in Pakistan will build consensus, uphold stability and more effectively address domestic and external challenges so it can focus on growing the economy," Qin said at a press briefing alongside Pakistani FM, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

This came after the closed-door strategic talks held between the two.&nbsp;

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is in Pakistan for a two-day visit. Earlier, he met Pakistan President Arif Alvi and vowed to strengthen strategic ties between the two nations, including in the fields of connectivity, information technology, and agriculture.

They also pledged to accelerate China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) construction by working together. Alvi stated that the long-standing friendship is the foundation of their cordial ties. Qin attended the SCO Foreign Ministers meeting in Goa on May 4 and 5 in Panaji, Goa where his Pakistan counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also present.

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In addition to being the Foreign Minister, Qin is also the state Councillor of China. It is a higher rank associated with the Communist Party of China.

According to Alvi, the Pakistani side is extremely grateful to China for helping Pakistan battle COVID-19, carry out post-disaster rehabilitation, and evacuate Pakistanis living abroad from Sudan, which has been severely affected by violence.

The president emphasised that Pakistan fully upholds the one-China policy and supports China on matters pertaining to its vital interests, such as those pertaining to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He said that Pakistan is prepared to collaborate with China for peace and rebuilding in Afghanistan and that it will make every effort to secure the safety of Chinese troops and institutions in Pakistan. This comes as many Chinese nationals have come under attack on Pakistani soil.&nbsp;

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Qin, for his part, asserted that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners, stressing that&nbsp;governments in the two nations have made strengthening and expanding the bilateral unshakable friendship a top priority.

The Chinese side also supported Pakistan in preserving its sovereignty&nbsp;and territorial integrity.

Qin said&nbsp;China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in a variety of fields, jointly fend off external risks and challenges, and steadily advance the China-Pakistan community with a shared future.

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During his Pakistan visit, Qin Gang is due to take part in China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' meeting. The trilateral is being held less than a month after the 'Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan Plus Afghanistan' Foreign Ministers meeting of China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran in Samarkand, in which Qin presided.

Pakistan's new Army Chief Asim Munir earlier visited China during which he held a series of meetings with top Chinese Generals and top diplomat Wang Yi who is the Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee.

During Gen. Munir's visit, China's new Premier Li Qiang also held his first phone call with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and promised continued financial help for Pakistan which is facing a serious political and economic crisis.

In Pakistan, Qin will "meet with the leader of Pakistan and co-chair the fourth round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari."

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The visiting Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang warned Pakistan to put aside political disagreements in order to open the door for economic growth while expressing alarm about the South Asian nation's rising instability.

The visiting Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang warned Pakistan to put aside political disagreements in order to open the door for economic growth while expressing alarm about the South Asian nation's rising instability. For the fourth Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue, which was conducted in Islamabad on Saturday, China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang made his first trip to the nation since being appointed as Beijing's top ambassador. "We sincerely hope the political forces in Pakistan will build consensus, uphold stability and more effectively address domestic and external challenges so it can focus on growing the economy," Qin said at a press briefing alongside Pakistani FM, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. This came after the closed-door strategic talks held between the two. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is in Pakistan for a two-day visit. Earlier, he met Pakistan President Arif Alvi and vowed to strengthen strategic ties between the two nations, including in the fields of connectivity, information technology, and agriculture. They also pledged to accelerate China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) construction by working together. Alvi stated that the long-standing friendship is the foundation of their cordial ties. Qin attended the SCO Foreign Ministers meeting in Goa on May 4 and 5 in Panaji, Goa where his Pakistan counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also present. WATCH | Dramatic visuals as truck driver rescued in Kenya after sudden floods In addition to being the Foreign Minister, Qin is also the state Councillor of China. It is a higher rank associated with the Communist Party of China. According to Alvi, the Pakistani side is extremely grateful to China for helping Pakistan battle COVID-19, carry out post-disaster rehabilitation, and evacuate Pakistanis living abroad from Sudan, which has been severely affected by violence. The president emphasised that Pakistan fully upholds the one-China policy and supports China on matters pertaining to its vital interests, such as those pertaining to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He said that Pakistan is prepared to collaborate with China for peace and rebuilding in Afghanistan and that it will make every effort to secure the safety of Chinese troops and institutions in Pakistan. This comes as many Chinese nationals have come under attack on Pakistani soil. Also Read | Onus on India to restart peace talks: Pak FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Qin, for his part, asserted that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners, stressing that governments in the two nations have made strengthening and expanding the bilateral unshakable friendship a top priority. The Chinese side also supported Pakistan in preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Qin said China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in a variety of fields, jointly fend off external risks and challenges, and steadily advance the China-Pakistan community with a shared future. Watch | Srinagar gears up to host g20 summit | Inside South Asia: part 2 × During his Pakistan visit, Qin Gang is due to take part in China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' meeting. The trilateral is being held less than a month after the 'Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan Plus Afghanistan' Foreign Ministers meeting of China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran in Samarkand, in which Qin presided. Pakistan's new Army Chief Asim Munir earlier visited China during which he held a series of meetings with top Chinese Generals and top diplomat Wang Yi who is the Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee. During Gen. Munir's visit, China's new Premier Li Qiang also held his first phone call with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and promised continued financial help for Pakistan which is facing a serious political and economic crisis. In Pakistan, Qin will "meet with the leader of Pakistan and co-chair the fourth round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari."

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To provide safety to Chinese nationals working on the CPEC projects in Pakistan, both countries have agreed to provide bullet-proof vehicles for all outdoor movement.&nbsp;

The $60 billion project, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connects Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur region of northwest China with Pakistan's Gwadar port on the Arabian sea.

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According to the Express Tribune, both Pakistan and China have also agreed to increase the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in Pakistan and investigators citing the draft minutes of the 11th Joint Cooperation Committee.&nbsp;

This is one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's favourite projects but progress on this was a bit difficult due to security concerns of the Chinese workers. Addressing&nbsp;the ties between the countries, Xi last week expressed his deep concern for Chinese nationals working on the CPEC project and asked for a safe and reliable environment for them.&nbsp;

The draft minutes cited that China has agreed to donate security-related gear to help Pakistan's agencies to build the development. The Asian country has pledged all support for Pakistan, including providing private security guards and staff for enforcement agencies.&nbsp;

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The National Forensic Science Agency (NSFA) would be constructed in order to hasten the investigation into crimes involving Chinese nationals. According to some insiders, China has also requested Pakistan to allow its security officers to safeguard Chinese nationals due to Chinese workers being frequently targeted. &nbsp;For this, both parties agreed&nbsp;on the establishment of a Joint Technical Expert Working Group (JTEWG) for security operations amid&nbsp;rising terrorism attacks.

However, Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment in maintaining the tax and tariff policies staff, the draft revealed that the country has not been able to pay its taxes, while China remains stance on its demand asking Pakistan to timely pay its debt.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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To provide safety to Chinese nationals working on the CPEC projects in Pakistan, both countries have agreed to provide bullet-proof vehicles for all outdoor movement.

To provide safety to Chinese nationals working on the CPEC projects in Pakistan, both countries have agreed to provide bullet-proof vehicles for all outdoor movement. The $60 billion project, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connects Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur region of northwest China with Pakistan's Gwadar port on the Arabian sea. Also read | Reports: Cash-crunched Pakistan to get an additional $13 billion from China and Saudi Arabia According to the Express Tribune, both Pakistan and China have also agreed to increase the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in Pakistan and investigators citing the draft minutes of the 11th Joint Cooperation Committee. This is one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's favourite projects but progress on this was a bit difficult due to security concerns of the Chinese workers. Addressing the ties between the countries, Xi last week expressed his deep concern for Chinese nationals working on the CPEC project and asked for a safe and reliable environment for them. The draft minutes cited that China has agreed to donate security-related gear to help Pakistan's agencies to build the development. The Asian country has pledged all support for Pakistan, including providing private security guards and staff for enforcement agencies. Also read | China’s Xi Jinping meets Pak’s Shehbaz Sharif, both agree to revitalise CPEC projects The National Forensic Science Agency (NSFA) would be constructed in order to hasten the investigation into crimes involving Chinese nationals. According to some insiders, China has also requested Pakistan to allow its security officers to safeguard Chinese nationals due to Chinese workers being frequently targeted. For this, both parties agreed on the establishment of a Joint Technical Expert Working Group (JTEWG) for security operations amid rising terrorism attacks. However, Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment in maintaining the tax and tariff policies staff, the draft revealed that the country has not been able to pay its taxes, while China remains stance on its demand asking Pakistan to timely pay its debt. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A blast and heavy firing was reported near the Chinese consulate in Karachi's Clifton area on Friday morning, Pakistan media report said.

Pakistan's Geo TV news channel said the men hurled grenades and fired shots near Clifton's Block 4 near the Chinese consulate.

"There were three attackers and all three have been killed ... They could not even get in the compound. They tried to get into the visa section," the police chief, Amir Shaikh

Reports said two policemen have been killed in the firing. A security guard was injured in the attack.

The gunment tried to enter the consulate but were intercepted by security guards at a checkpoint, a police official said.&nbsp;Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah contacted the Chinese consul general and assured him that the situation will be taken under control.

A separatist militant group from the Pakistani province of Balochistan has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi that left at least two people dead, its spokesman told AFP.

"We have carried out this attack and our action is continuing," the spokesman for the Balochistan Liberation Army, Geand Baloch, told AFP.&nbsp;

Authorities cordoned off the area and deployed contingents of police and Pakistani Rangers to deal with the situation.&nbsp;

Several consulates and High Commissions are located in the upmarket Clifton area including the British High Commission, Italian consulate, Russian consulate among others.&nbsp;Nearby schools and eateries have been locked down until the area is cleared.

A blast and heavy firing was reported near the Chinese consulate in Karachi's Clifton area on Friday morning, Pakistan media report said. Pakistan's Geo TV news channel said the men hurled grenades and fired shots near Clifton's Block 4 near the Chinese consulate.

A blast and heavy firing was reported near the Chinese consulate in Karachi's Clifton area on Friday morning, Pakistan media report said. Pakistan's Geo TV news channel said the men hurled grenades and fired shots near Clifton's Block 4 near the Chinese consulate. "There were three attackers and all three have been killed ... They could not even get in the compound. They tried to get into the visa section," the police chief, Amir Shaikh Reports said two policemen have been killed in the firing. A security guard was injured in the attack. The gunment tried to enter the consulate but were intercepted by security guards at a checkpoint, a police official said. Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah contacted the Chinese consul general and assured him that the situation will be taken under control. A separatist militant group from the Pakistani province of Balochistan has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi that left at least two people dead, its spokesman told AFP. "We have carried out this attack and our action is continuing," the spokesman for the Balochistan Liberation Army, Geand Baloch, told AFP. Authorities cordoned off the area and deployed contingents of police and Pakistani Rangers to deal with the situation. Several consulates and High Commissions are located in the upmarket Clifton area including the British High Commission, Italian consulate, Russian consulate among others. Nearby schools and eateries have been locked down until the area is cleared.

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Pakistan government has been pushed into debt crisis due to payments to Chinese companies for infrastructure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC), a report in a London newspaper said.

The government has also has been hit by falling remittances from Pakistani migrant workers abroad. In order to raise funds, the Pak government is targeting expatriates living abroad including borrowing from Middle Eastern countries or from Chinese commercial banks, a London newspaper reported.

Pakistan's foreign reserves have hit a low this month to $11.4 billion down from $14.1 billion in December.&nbsp;

The World Bank had told Pakistan last year that it needed to raise $17 billion to cover its debt repayments and current account deficit this year.

Last year, Islamabad had reportedly borrowed more than $1 billion from Chinese state-backed institutions as its current account deficit worsened signalling Pak's dependence on the Communist state.&nbsp;

The London newspaper said Pakistan hopes to raise&nbsp;upto $1billion from expatriates worldwide. Pakistan has allowed its rupee to depreciate nearly 10 per cent against the dollar in recent months in order to hold off the current account deficit,&nbsp;increase the value of foreign remittances and balance out imports in the country.

The report said Pakistan's de facto finance minister Miftah Ismail is&nbsp;seeking to issue debt denominated in Renminbi - the official currency of China- for the first time.

As the country prepares to elect a new prime minister in July analysts say it could become a huge election issue with very little chance of Pak officials being able to raise forex reserves in the next three months.

The report said Pakistan's de facto finance minister Miftah Ismail was seeking to issue debt denominated in Renminbi

Pakistan government has been pushed into debt crisis due to payments to Chinese companies for infrastructure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC), a report in a London newspaper said. The government has also has been hit by falling remittances from Pakistani migrant workers abroad. In order to raise funds, the Pak government is targeting expatriates living abroad including borrowing from Middle Eastern countries or from Chinese commercial banks, a London newspaper reported. Pakistan's foreign reserves have hit a low this month to $11.4 billion down from $14.1 billion in December. The World Bank had told Pakistan last year that it needed to raise $17 billion to cover its debt repayments and current account deficit this year. Last year, Islamabad had reportedly borrowed more than $1 billion from Chinese state-backed institutions as its current account deficit worsened signalling Pak's dependence on the Communist state. The London newspaper said Pakistan hopes to raise upto $1billion from expatriates worldwide. Pakistan has allowed its rupee to depreciate nearly 10 per cent against the dollar in recent months in order to hold off the current account deficit, increase the value of foreign remittances and balance out imports in the country. The report said Pakistan's de facto finance minister Miftah Ismail is seeking to issue debt denominated in Renminbi - the official currency of China- for the first time. As the country prepares to elect a new prime minister in July analysts say it could become a huge election issue with very little chance of Pak officials being able to raise forex reserves in the next three months.

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