Overview of Pakistan's Relations with China & CPEC

On 18th August, 2026, Amb (R) Masood Khalid, former Ambassador of Pakistan to Chine delivered a lecture on "Overview of Pakistan's Relations with China & CPEC" to participants of the 40th Senior Management Course at NIPA Lahore. He traced the evolution of Pakistan-China relations and highlighted mutual trust, strategic cooperation and the significative of CPEC under the Belt and Road Initiative.

 

The Guest Speaker discussed CPEC's potential for regional connectivity, trade and investment while identifying security concerns, delays in industrial development and investment facilitation as key challenges. During the interactive session, participants discussed energy, Industrialization, geopolitical balancing and economic reliance on China. He emphasized effective implementation, an enabling investment environment and stronger regional connectivity. The session concluded with a standing ovation for the Guest Speaker.