Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday addressed a special session in World Economic Forum.

Speaking at Davos, Khan spoke about various topics ranging from climate change to Pakistan cash-strapped economy.

"Always wanted my country to be a welfare state," he said adding, that "Pakistan will only partner with another country in peace."

"Pakistan cannot grow its economy without peace and stability," Khan said.

"We have gone through a very tough economic period and people are hurting," he said.&nbsp;

Kha also&nbsp;said that the country's economy has "suffered" because of war in Afghanistan and " now we hope to return to growth".

Speaking about climate change, Khan said that his country "will plant as many trees as possible" to deal with the consequence of the continuous deteriorating climate situation.

The address comes a day after Khan held a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the event.

Among the various topics, Afghanistan was also a major point of discussion between the two countries.

"The major concern is Afghanistan between us and fortunately we are on the same page," PM Imran Khan asserted.

The meeting between President Trump and PM Imran Khan was the third leadership-level interaction between the United States and Pakistan leaders since Khan's visit to Washington in July last year.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday addressed a special session in World Economic Forum. Speaking at Davos, Khan spoke about various topics ranging from climate change to Pakistan cash-strapped economy.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday addressed a special session in World Economic Forum. Speaking at Davos, Khan spoke about various topics ranging from climate change to Pakistan cash-strapped economy. "Always wanted my country to be a welfare state," he said adding, that "Pakistan will only partner with another country in peace." "Pakistan cannot grow its economy without peace and stability," Khan said. "We have gone through a very tough economic period and people are hurting," he said. Kha also said that the country's economy has "suffered" because of war in Afghanistan and " now we hope to return to growth". Speaking about climate change, Khan said that his country "will plant as many trees as possible" to deal with the consequence of the continuous deteriorating climate situation. The address comes a day after Khan held a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the event. Among the various topics, Afghanistan was also a major point of discussion between the two countries. "The major concern is Afghanistan between us and fortunately we are on the same page," PM Imran Khan asserted. The meeting between President Trump and PM Imran Khan was the third leadership-level interaction between the United States and Pakistan leaders since Khan's visit to Washington in July last year.

Pakistan has gone through 'very tough economic period': PM Imran Khan at Davos

Ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's maiden visit, China on Friday sounded positive about extending new loans to Islamabad to avoid another IMF bailout package which may carry stringent conditions.

Khan's visit from November 2 to China, Pakistan's all weather&nbsp;ally, will come ahead of a visit to Islamabad by International Monetary Fund officials on November 7 for formal discussions on a bailout package for the cash-strapped country.

"We noted the difficulties faced by Pakistan in its financial situation...We support Pakistan in taking pro-active measures to deal with this. Actually, we also provide our outmost efforts and assistance to Pakistan," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a media briefing here Friday.

"We believe Pakistan has the capability to ensure steady economic development," Hua said.

She was replying to a query on whether China would consider providing new financial assistance to Pakistan during Khan's visit.&nbsp;

Khan, accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, will lead a delegation from November 2-5 to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi

Jinping amid anxieties here over his government's approach to deal with the $ 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) following reports about Islamabad downsizing certain projects.

Pakistan has reportedly sought to amend the CPEC, which Beijing touts as the flagship infrastructure programme in its vast Belt and Road Initiative, to put greater emphasis on projects that focus on social development, rather than purely on infrastructure.

The US has said the debts accrued on the CPEC projects were to blame for Pakistan's current economic crisis, a statement which was rejected by both Beijing and Islamabad.

The IMF had said it would closely scrutinise CPEC projects and US is opposed to use IMF money to service the Chinese loans.

Though Pakistan has approached the IMF for a bailout package, it is also in touch with other "friendly nations" for loans so as to minimise borrowing from the international lender.&nbsp;

"Their (friendly nations) response is positive. I am quite hopeful that we will not have to approach the IMF for our economic needs," Khan said on Wednesday.

Pakistan has also recently secured $ 6 billion financial support from Saudi Arabia, another close ally.

Replying to a query on China's expectations from Khan's visit, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said, "China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. We enjoy high standard bilateral relations. After Imran Khan was elected Prime Minister, he reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to developing our bilateral relations as well as the CPEC."&nbsp;

Recalling Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to Pakistan after Khan's government took over power, she said, "We compared notes and reached wide consensus on a series of issues."&nbsp;

"We will try to make our relations a pillar underpinning the regional peace and will ensure full success for Khan's visit this time to make greater progress in China Pakistan relations," Hua added.

The Pakistani premier would also visit Shanghai to attend China's international import and export fair which would be inaugurated on November 4.

Khan has reiterated his government's support to CPEC projects during Wang's visit to Islamabad. Hua also spoke about Khan's reiteration of his commitment for CPEC projects.

However, according to a Dawn report, during his meetings, "Khan would inform the Chinese leadership that his government wanted to bring about a significant shift in the projects falling under the purview of CPEC".&nbsp;

Quoting sources, the report said under the previous government there was an emphasis on infrastructure schemes, but the present government wanted projects involving agriculture, job creation and foreign investment take centrestage.&nbsp;

There were also concerns in Beijing about Khan roping in Saudi Arabia to invest in Balochistan bordering Iran. The province is key to CPEC as it terminates at the strategic Gwadar port located there.&nbsp;

The CPEC connects China's Xinjiang province with Gwadar through a rail, road and pipeline network.

China do not want the CPEC projects to get caught in the Saudi-Iran rivalry.

India is opposed to the CPEC as it traverses through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;

Ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's maiden visit, China on Friday sounded positive about extending new loans to Islamabad to avoid another IMF bailout package which may carry stringent conditions.

Ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's maiden visit, China on Friday sounded positive about extending new loans to Islamabad to avoid another IMF bailout package which may carry stringent conditions. Khan's visit from November 2 to China, Pakistan's all weather ally, will come ahead of a visit to Islamabad by International Monetary Fund officials on November 7 for formal discussions on a bailout package for the cash-strapped country. "We noted the difficulties faced by Pakistan in its financial situation...We support Pakistan in taking pro-active measures to deal with this. Actually, we also provide our outmost efforts and assistance to Pakistan," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a media briefing here Friday. "We believe Pakistan has the capability to ensure steady economic development," Hua said. She was replying to a query on whether China would consider providing new financial assistance to Pakistan during Khan's visit. Khan, accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, will lead a delegation from November 2-5 to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid anxieties here over his government's approach to deal with the $ 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) following reports about Islamabad downsizing certain projects. Pakistan has reportedly sought to amend the CPEC, which Beijing touts as the flagship infrastructure programme in its vast Belt and Road Initiative, to put greater emphasis on projects that focus on social development, rather than purely on infrastructure. The US has said the debts accrued on the CPEC projects were to blame for Pakistan's current economic crisis, a statement which was rejected by both Beijing and Islamabad. The IMF had said it would closely scrutinise CPEC projects and US is opposed to use IMF money to service the Chinese loans. Though Pakistan has approached the IMF for a bailout package, it is also in touch with other "friendly nations" for loans so as to minimise borrowing from the international lender. "Their (friendly nations) response is positive. I am quite hopeful that we will not have to approach the IMF for our economic needs," Khan said on Wednesday. Pakistan has also recently secured $ 6 billion financial support from Saudi Arabia, another close ally. Replying to a query on China's expectations from Khan's visit, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said, "China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. We enjoy high standard bilateral relations. After Imran Khan was elected Prime Minister, he reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to developing our bilateral relations as well as the CPEC." Recalling Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to Pakistan after Khan's government took over power, she said, "We compared notes and reached wide consensus on a series of issues." "We will try to make our relations a pillar underpinning the regional peace and will ensure full success for Khan's visit this time to make greater progress in China Pakistan relations," Hua added. The Pakistani premier would also visit Shanghai to attend China's international import and export fair which would be inaugurated on November 4. Khan has reiterated his government's support to CPEC projects during Wang's visit to Islamabad. Hua also spoke about Khan's reiteration of his commitment for CPEC projects. However, according to a Dawn report, during his meetings, "Khan would inform the Chinese leadership that his government wanted to bring about a significant shift in the projects falling under the purview of CPEC". Quoting sources, the report said under the previous government there was an emphasis on infrastructure schemes, but the present government wanted projects involving agriculture, job creation and foreign investment take centrestage. There were also concerns in Beijing about Khan roping in Saudi Arabia to invest in Balochistan bordering Iran. The province is key to CPEC as it terminates at the strategic Gwadar port located there. The CPEC connects China's Xinjiang province with Gwadar through a rail, road and pipeline network. China do not want the CPEC projects to get caught in the Saudi-Iran rivalry. India is opposed to the CPEC as it traverses through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Ahead of Imran's visit, China sounds positive about providing loans to Pakistan to avoid IMF bailout

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Ahead of Imran's visit, China sounds positive about providing loans to Pakistan to avoid IMF bailout