First, the economic crisis, then the coronavirus pandemic and now, an attack on its Karachi Stock Exchange. The attack not only targets Pakistan but, its chief creditor China too.

Karachi Stock Exchange attacked in Pakistan; Balochistan Liberation Army claims responsibility

Government of India on Monday criticized Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi for peddling conspiracy theories that India was behind the terror attack on the Pakistan stock exchange building in Karachi.

Govt slams Pakistan for linking Karachi terror attack to India, calls remarks ‘absurd’

Chairman of Baloch National Movement (BNM), Khalil Baloch, has said in a statement that the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is part of China's global Belt and Road project under which Beijing is working in Balochistan to achieve its strategic goals.

BNM chief slams China for its imperialist ambitions in Balochistan

China cannot be trusted. The dragon scams all - friends or foe. The realisation recently dawned upon China's all-weather ally - Pakistan. Chinese businessmen scammed Pakistan of $630 dollars.

Now, Pakistan digs up $680 million scam linked to China's CPEC

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Myanmar on January 18 at a time when it was struggling with global criticism over its treatment of the Rohingyas. It is learned that the two countries signed 33 agreements, 13 of which were related to infrastructure, including special economic Zone, industrial park and a strategically important Kyaukpyu port in the Indian Ocean, giving a push to China- Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC).

Is China-Myanmar Economic Corridor turning out to be another CPEC?

Analysts have warned Pakistan that the multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will provide little benefit to the locals, especially those in the marginalised and volatile province of Balochistan.

CPEC will provide little benefit to locals, especially those in volatile province of Balochistan: Report

The story of CPEC is not binary. CPEC gives China huge opportunities to tap into markets that are hitherto-inaccessible. But for Pakistan, it's a debt trap. The CPEC is the premier project of the Belt and Road Initiative - the much-hyped BRI.

WION Edit: Will CPEC inflict debt burden on Pakistan?

China is on a spending spree, building roads and buying influence and now it has bought an entire country. It is called Pakistan, the latest colony of the People's Republic of China.

Pakistan trapped under debt, owes more money to China than IMF

The truth about CPEC is that it's a debt trap. The project has been controversial from the word go. It was launched four years ago. The corridor is ridden with pitfalls and virtually no profits so far and its proving to be a long road to disaster.

CPEC: A project that turns into a roadblock for Pakistan Economy

WION Edit: Will Cpec Inflict Debt Burden On Pakistan?

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Has Been Controversial From The Word Go.

Gravitas: The Truth About CPEC

Gravitas: Under A Pile Of Chinese Debt, Pak Pitches 'CPEC+' To Neighbours

Pakistan on Sunday made another effort to quell United States' concerns over the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reaffirming Islamabad's commitment to the multi-billion dollar Chinese project.

Pakistan FM rejects US concerns over CPEC

Pakistan on Saturday rejected United States' notion of Beijing being the sole benefactor of its China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and asserted that its relations with China within the purview of the project will never fray.

CPEC not a burden; relations with China will never fray: Pakistan

The US on Thursday warned Pakistan that it faced long-term economic damage with little return if China keeps pursuing its giant infrastructure push.

United States warns Pakistan over CPEC project

Pakistan on Tuesday sought a $nine billion loan from China to finance road and infrastructure projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At the conclusion of the ninth Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting of CPEC here, the two sides approved Gwadar Smart City Master Plan and signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in the field of health and trade, Dawn reported.

Pakistan seeks $9 billion loan from China to fund CPEC projects

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Mallabarapuram near Chennai during their second informal summit a week ago. Prior to the summit, there were speculations that the Kashmir tension would dominate the summit.

No Kashmir talks: China snubs Pakistan

By Amitrajeet A Batabyal Inspired by the ancient Silk Road, China is investing in a massive set of international development projects that are raising concerns about how the country is expanding its power around the world.

China’s worldwide investment project is a push for more economic and political power

Opposition parties in Pakistan on Tuesday labelled the ruling government's move of setting up a CPEC authority through an ordinance as "illegal". The major opposition parties -- Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) -- called it an 'illegal' move in violation of recommendations of the parliamentary committee concerned, Dawn reported.

Pakistan opposition parties call CPECA's formation illegal

Pakistani President Arif Alvi on Tuesday promulgated an ordinance for the establishment of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPECA) to ensure the timely completion of the corridor`s projects.

Pak President signs ordinance to ensure timely completion of CPEC related projects

India slams China over CPEC

India on Tuesday slammed the mention of Jammu and Kashmir in China-Pakistan joint statement during the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and raised its concerns regarding the massive infrastructure project—the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

India slams Jammu and Kashmir's mention in China-Pakistan joint statement; raises concerns on CPEC

China's foreign minister Wang Yi on a visit Pakistan met Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and had "in-depth exchange of views on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest", Chinese news agency Xinhua reported.

Will continue to staunchly support Pak effort to safeguard sovereignty & territorial integrity: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Islamabad

How China, Pak arms deal is changing military dynamics in South Asia

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