CPEC has put Balochistan on the path of progress and prosperity: Bajwa

CPEC has put Balochistan on the path of progress and prosperity, says Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority.

CPEC Authority chairman Lt. Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa stated this, while addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of various development projects in Gwadar today.

He further said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is taking keen interest in development CPEC projects.

CPEC has put Balochistan on the path of progress and prosperity

Meanwhile, the Chairman CPEC Authority also released a video message.

He said that work for Iran’s trade through Gwadar Port is in progress and it would start soon.

Furthermore, he said the Rimdan-Gabd crossing point near Gwadar is active and fully functional now.

He said the fencing work of Pakistan-Iran border is going on rapidly and new border markets are being established at the crossing points.

Asim Saleem Bajwa said the smuggling to and from Iran is decreasing due to increase in regulated trade.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Gwadar Free Zone, Expo Center, Agriculture Industrial Park and three factories.

He also witnessed signing of various MOUs in Gwadar on Monday.

Those aim at constructing a state of the art hospital, airport, and a vocational institute as well as addressing the water and power problems of Gwadar.

Meanwhile, official sources noted establishment of these projects over 2,200 acres of land.

GTV