Can WAICO advance Pakistan’s AI agenda? Dr. Uzair Khaleeq uz Zaman and Eeman Taimur write in their PIDE Policy Viewpoint that Pakistan should use its founding membership to build AI talent, research and commercialization. pide.org.pk/research/pakista…

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, visited the Centre of Excellence for CPEC (CoE-CPEC) with Vice Chancellor of PIDE, Dr. Nadeem Javaid, and met the CoE-CPEC team, including the Executive Director, Heads of Policy, and Support Staff.

Can Gwadar become a preferred regional transhipment hub? Mujtaba Arshad argues in his Policy Viewpoint for PIDE that Pakistan must improve commercial competitiveness and cargo generation to turn Gwadar’s strategic location into sustained growth. pide.org.pk/research/winning…

Can green revenues become green investments? Saqib ur Rehman Mughal argues in The News that Pakistan must link green revenues with CPEC 2.0’s Green Corridor and build a pipeline of bankable climate projects. thenews.pk/print/1422782-the…

Dr. Syed Hasanat Shah, Executive Director, CoE-CPEC, spoke at “Echo: Youth in Action,” highlighting the role of youth engagement and cultural exchange in strengthening Pakistan-China people-to-people ties. #CoECPEC #CPECPhase2 #UraanPakistan

Can CPEC 2.0 strengthen Pakistan’s trade resilience? Awais Ali & Dr. Syed Hasanat Shah argue that regional connectivity can diversify markets and reduce exposure to trade chokepoints. thefridaytimes.com/16-Apr-20…

On Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ, CoE-CPEC extends heartfelt greetings to the people of Pakistan and Muslims worldwide. May the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ inspire compassion, justice and service to humanity, and bring peace and prosperity to Pakistan. #EidMiladunNabi #CoECPEC

Can Pakistan turn WAICO into AI capacity? Eeman Taimur and Dr. Uzair Khaleeq uz Zaman write in Business Recorder that membership must drive research, talent, institutions and innovation. brecorder.com/news/40435250/…

Can Balochistan turn minerals into prosperity? Fareed Kakar writes in Daily Times that Pakistan must pair better logistics and local processing with skills, security and community benefits. dailytimes.com.pk/1529377/fr…

CoE-CPEC Research Associates Mujtaba Arshad and Awais Ali conducted a field visit to Allama Iqbal Industrial City, Faisalabad, engaging with FIEDMC and SEZ firms to gather insights on investment, infrastructure, and operations under CPEC Phase 2.0.

What makes a port competitive? Awais Ali writes in @TFT_ that Pakistan must link its ports with digital systems, efficient logistics and export-oriented industries to turn them into engines of economic growth. Read below: thefridaytimes.com/16-Aug-20…

On Independence Day, the Centre of Excellence for CPEC honors the sacrifices, resilience, and unity that shaped Pakistan’s journey. Through research, knowledge exchange & partnerships, CoE-CPEC continues to support economic progress and regional cooperation. Pakistan Zindabad.

A Chinese delegation led by Mr. Sun Dongsheng met at the CPEC Secretariat to discuss economic cooperation under CPEC 2.0. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal highlighted URAAN Pakistan, while PIDE VC Dr. Nadeem Javaid stressed stronger Pakistan-China trade. #CPECPhase2 #CoECPEC

The 91st CPEC Progress Review Meeting, chaired by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, reviewed progress under CPEC. Dr. Syed Hasanat Shah, Executive Director, CoE-CPEC, represented the Centre in discussions on CPEC 2.0's Five Corridors Framework #CoECPEC #CPECPhase2 #UraanPakistan

CPEC 2.0 moves Pakistan-China cooperation beyond infrastructure towards a people-centric development partnership focused on youth, skills, innovation, exports and competitiveness, supporting inclusive growth and long-term shared prosperity. #CPEC2 #PIDE