ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan and China sought to revive Belt and Road projects in the South Asian country at an annual huddle, held virtually on Thursday. In the run-up to the talks, cash-strapped Islamabad appeared to have accepted a Chinese demand to increase the cost of a railway, as it seeks to secure more financing.
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Pakistan, China aim to jump-start Belt and Road plans in key talks
Islamabad said to accept higher railway cost before PM Sharif's trip to Beijing
The revival of the Karachi Circular Railway inner-city train service is among the projects on the agenda for Pakistan's talks with China. © Reuters
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