For decades, tribes living along the border (particularly at Chaman and Torkham) crossed using local permits or ID cards. In 2024, Pakistan strictly implemented the 'one-document regime,' requiring a valid passport and visa for all Afghan nationals. This led to prolonged protests by local traders and residents accustomed to free movement.
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As of 2024-2025, the primary security concern for Pakistan regarding Afghanistan is the presence of which group?
Pakistan maintains that the TTP (often called the 'Fitna al-Khawarij' by the state) uses Afghan soil as a base to launch attacks inside Pakistan. This issue has become the 'red line' in bilateral relations, with Islamabad demanding that the Afghan interim government disarm these militants or hand them over.
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The 'Sino-Pak' vocational training centers established in 2024 aim to:
To ensure that local Pakistanis benefit from CPEC jobs, several technical and vocational institutes have been set up with Chinese help. They provide training in fields like electrical engineering, welding, and IT to create a skilled local workforce.
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In 2025, Pakistan and China agreed to cooperate on which new high-tech sector?
Reflecting modern trends, the 2024-2025 Pak-China digital agenda includes cooperation in AI, big data, and quantum computing. This is intended to modernize Pakistan's IT sector and governance through Chinese expertise.
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Which major dam in Pakistan is being built with Chinese assistance under the 'Azm-e-Istehkam' security framework in 2024-2025?
The Diamer-Bhasha dam is a massive project on the Indus River. Chinese firms are providing critical engineering and financial support. Due to its strategic importance, it is covered under the enhanced security protocols following the 2024 attacks on Chinese nationals.
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The 2024 SCO summit in Islamabad focused on which theme for regional cooperation?
The SCO Islamabad summit (2024) emphasized the need for a more equitable global economic order and regional connectivity. Member states, led by China and Russia, called for enhanced cooperation in digital trade and energy security.
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The 'Besham attack' in March 2024 targeted Chinese nationals working on which project?
In March 2024, five Chinese engineers working on the Dasu dam were killed in a suicide attack in Besham. This incident led to heightened security concerns and emphasized the challenge of protecting CPEC personnel from regional terrorism.
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Which Pakistani Prime Minister visited China in June 2024 to initiate CPEC Phase II?
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited Beijing and Shenzhen in June 2024. The visit focused on transitioning CPEC from government-led infrastructure to business-to-business (B2B) cooperation, agriculture modernization, and green energy projects.
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In late 2024, Pakistan and China inaugurated which major facility at the Gwadar Port?
The New Gwadar International Airport was inaugurated in late 2024. Funded largely by a Chinese grant, it is one of the largest airports in Pakistan and is essential for making Gwadar a global commercial hub by allowing heavy cargo and long-haul international flights.
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China provided a liquidity support (loan rollover) of how much to Pakistan in early 2024 to stabilize its economy?
In March 2024, China rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan, providing critical support to its foreign exchange reserves. This financial assistance is part of China's broader effort to help Pakistan maintain macroeconomic stability during its ongoing IMF programs.
