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August 5, 2026: Concessional Loan Negotiations for the Karakoram Highway Stalled
News outlet: The Express Tribune
English headline: Govt reviews CPEC project options
Key points:
The Karakoram Highway realignment project is expected to require an investment of approximately US$1.8 billion.
The two sides had previously agreed in principle that China would provide about 85% of the financing.
Pakistan sought a concessional loan, but China proposed commercial financing terms.
As of August 5, 2026, the two sides had not signed a final loan agreement.
Pakistan began exploring the possibility of involving domestic companies in construction and even financing the project itself.
Original article: The Express Tribune: Govt reviews CPEC project options
News outlet: The Express Tribune
English headline: Govt reviews CPEC project options
Key points:
The Karakoram Highway realignment project is expected to require an investment of approximately US$1.8 billion.
The two sides had previously agreed in principle that China would provide about 85% of the financing.
Pakistan sought a concessional loan, but China proposed commercial financing terms.
As of August 5, 2026, the two sides had not signed a final loan agreement.
Pakistan began exploring the possibility of involving domestic companies in construction and even financing the project itself.
Original article: The Express Tribune: Govt reviews CPEC project options


