China, Pakistan Agree to ‘Upgrade’ CPEC 2.0 Cooperation
![China and Pakistan pledge to upgrade CPEC, focusing on industrialization, clean energy, and regional economic growth. [Image via Profit]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cpec-696x464-1.webp)
China and Pakistan pledge to upgrade CPEC, focusing on industrialization, clean energy, and regional economic growth.
Pakistan’s Tech Leap: Chinese Delegation Confirms $700 Million Investment
![Pakistan secures $700 Million Chinese investment for its first data center in Punjab, driving digital innovation and growth. [Image via PTV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jan-04-2025-09.38.02_cm-punjab-1024x725.webp)
Pakistan secures $700 Million Chinese investment for its first data center in Punjab, driving digital innovation and growth.
China to Build World’s Largest Dam On Brahmaputra
![China plans world's largest dam on Brahmaputra, raising environmental, seismic, and geopolitical concerns; India responds. [Image via NDTV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/tfgg10k_three-gorges-dam-of-china_625x300_27_December_24.webp)
China plans world’s largest dam on Brahmaputra, raising environmental, seismic, and geopolitical concerns; India responds.
India-Pakistan Naval Rivalry: Rising Tensions and Strength
![India-Pakistan naval rivalry grows with fleet expansions and rising concerns over military capabilities and China's influence. [Image via Daily Times]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Navy-500-1280x720-1-1024x720.webp)
India-Pakistan naval rivalry grows with fleet expansions and rising concerns over military capabilities and China’s influence.
Poet Iftikhar Arif Urges Youth to Follow Path of Resilience Like China, Japan, and Germany
![Iftikhar Arif urges Pakistan's youth to stay and build a prosperous nation, inspired by the resilience of China, Japan, and Germany. [Image via Facebook@ACPKHI/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1262333_2256362_aae_akhbar.webp)
Iftikhar Arif urges Pakistan’s youth to stay and build a prosperous nation, inspired by the resilience of China, Japan, and Germany.
Gukesh Beats Ding to Become Youngest Chess World Champion
![India's Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren of China to become the youngest undisputed chess world champion in a dramatic 14-game match. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFP__20241212__36Q96XX__v1__HighRes__Chess2024ChnIndSin-1734011279.webp)
India’s Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren of China to become the youngest undisputed chess world champion in a dramatic 14-game match.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Seeks Closer Ties with China
![Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, pivots from India to China, seeking economic development and infrastructure projects through new ties. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/76TQ22KQIBNTPMHV36T6QVLUOM.webp)
Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, pivots from India to China, seeking economic development and infrastructure projects through new ties.
The Indian Ocean Power Play
![From India’s naval rise to the US-China rivalry and Pakistan’s upcoming AMAN, the Indian Ocean is becoming a new battleground for global influence. [Image via Alamy]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20230415_ASP001.webp)
From India’s naval rise to the US-China rivalry and Pakistan’s upcoming AMAN, the Indian Ocean is becoming a new battleground for global influence.
Pakistan Preparing Major Offensive Against Balochistan Separatist Groups
![Pakistan launches a military operation in Balochistan targeting separatist groups amid rising violence and attacks. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-08-27T135207Z_1447228032_RC2BO9AT5EUN_RTRMADP_3_PAKISTAN-ATTACK-1732100915.webp)
Pakistan launches a military operation in Balochistan targeting separatist groups amid rising violence and attacks.
China-Pakistan Boost Vocational Education in New Energy Vehicles
![China and Pakistan enhance vocational education through a new project focused on energy-saving and new energy vehicle technologies. [Image via APP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/China-Pakistan-boost-vocational-education-collaboration-in-new-energy-vehicles.webp)
China and Pakistan enhance vocational education through a new project focused on energy-saving and new energy vehicle technologies.