Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, during his visit to various institutions and companies in China\u2019s Hunan province, said Pakistan-China friendship is advancing from road-building to space exploration, with both countries enhancing cooperation in space technology under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
\nDuring his visit to Hunan Satellite Space Technology, he highlighted that Pakistani engineers are working jointly with their Chinese counterparts to develop satellites.
\nHe stressed that space technology will play a vital role in helping Pakistan achieve its national development goals.
\n\u201cPakistan, with China\u2019s support, is writing a new chapter in space cooperation. Our friendship is moving beyond roads and infrastructure toward conquering space,\u201d he remarked.
\nThe minister said collaboration in space sciences under CPEC Phase II reflects the growing depth of bilateral partnership. \u201cThis cooperation will not only advance our technological frontiers but also enhance Pakistan\u2019s capacity for scientific innovation,\u201d he added.
\nAhsan Iqbal also visited CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Company Limited, where he invited the company to participate competitively in Pakistan\u2019s ML-1 railway modernization project.
\nHe said Pakistan Railways is being positioned for a modern, efficient, and globally competitive future, with public-private partnerships at the center of reform efforts.
\n\u201cRailway cooperation will revolutionize connectivity, reduce costs, and inject new energy into Pakistan\u2019s economic growth,\u201d the minister said, adding that Pakistan and China are working together to shape the future of modern railways.
\nThe minister also toured Zhuzhou Times New Material Technology Company, leading a delegation of representatives from 20 countries. The delegation was briefed on the company\u2019s latest innovations in materials science and industrial research.
\nCalling advanced materials \u201cindispensable for industrial progress and infrastructure development,\u201d Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan is determined to benefit from emerging technologies under CPEC Phase II.
\n\u201cIndustrial innovation makes economies globally competitive. By learning from China\u2019s technological advancement, Pakistan can modernize its industry and economy,\u201d he emphasized.
\nHe further noted that China\u2019s advancements in science and technology serve as a beacon for the world, highlighting the importance of expanding Pakistan-China cooperation in science, technology, and industrial modernization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, during his visit to various institutions and companies in China\u2019s Hunan province, said Pakistan-China friendship is advancing from road-building to space exploration, with both countries enhancing cooperation in space technology under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). During his visit to Hunan Satellite Space Technology, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":483724,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-504931","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n