Chinese PM Li Keqiang arrives in Islamabad

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Pakistan Wednesday for a two-day visit, Geo News reported. President Asif Ali Zardari and Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso were present to receive the Chinese PM. Li, on his first overseas tour as premier, will hold talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and caretaker prime minister before meeting Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif on Thursday. He will meet prime minister-elect Nawaz as the long-time allies look to boost trade ties. Trade between China and Pakistan hit a 12-month figure of $12 billion for the first time last year, according to Islamabad, up 18 percent on the previous year, and the two sides are committed to raising this to $15 billion in the next two to three years. Strict security measures have been adopted on the arrival of Chinese Premier. Security matters have been handed over the military, while mobile service suspended in the federal capital.