Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Front Movement (PFM) and Baloch International Congress Trust (BICT), Lal Dino Mari Baloch, has hailed the recent visit of Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to China as a timely and strategically significant development, calling it “the need of the hour.”
In an official statement issued today, Baloch welcomed the outcome of high-level meetings held in Beijing between the COAS and senior Chinese political and military leadership. He said the visit signals a renewed commitment to deepening the time-tested partnership between Pakistan and China, especially in the face of shifting geopolitical dynamics.
This engagement will serve as a cornerstone for future cooperation,” Baloch remarked, “as both nations have always stood by each other in times of regional and global challenges.”
He further emphasized the urgent need to broaden bilateral collaboration across key strategic and development sectors.
Highlighting areas of potential synergy, Baloch noted that Pakistan could greatly benefit from China’s expertise and experience in different areas.
Pakistan continues to grapple with a chronic energy crisis. China, with its advanced capabilities in hydropower, solar, wind, and nuclear energy, can offer sustainable solutions. The expansion of energy projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, he noted, must be accelerated.
Baloch underscored the importance of agricultural modernization. He pointed to China’s cutting-edge agricultural technologies and research as key assets that can uplift Pakistan’s farming sector. He advocated for joint research centers, improvement in seed quality, and greater access to modern agricultural machinery.
He stressed that investment in Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) could catalyze growth in manufacturing—particularly in textiles, automotive, and electronics sectors—through joint ventures and technology transfer with Chinese partners.
Baloch acknowledged China’s global reputation in infrastructure development, noting that Pakistan can leverage this expertise to upgrade its road networks, rail systems, ports, and airports. He identified Gwadar Port as a flagship collaborative venture, with immense potential for expansion and mutual benefit.
He called for enhanced academic exchanges, scholarships, and research partnerships between Pakistani and Chinese institutions to foster long-term intellectual and scientific collaboration.
Baloch pointed to China’s remarkable digital growth as a model for Pakistan. He stressed the need for cooperation in emerging sectors such as 5G technology, e-commerce, cyber-security, and software development to fuel Pakistan’s digital economy.
Recognizing the rich cultural and historical links between the two nations, Baloch advocated for joint tourism promotion efforts. He proposed improvements in tourism infrastructure and visa facilitation to encourage greater people-to-people exchange.
He also reaffirmed the significance of Pakistan-China defense ties. “Both countries are already strong partners in defense production and military training. There is vast potential for further collaboration through advanced technology sharing and strategic coordination”, Baloch said.
In his concluding remarks, Lal Dino Mari Baloch emphasized that such multifaceted cooperation will not only strengthen Pakistan’s socio-economic foundations but also contribute to regional peace and long-term stability. He reiterated the full support of the Pakistan Front Movement for all initiatives aimed at reinforcing the enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.
