Security of Chinese workers’ is our national duty Says Ahsan
Security of Chinese workers’ is our national duty Says Ahsan: Ahsan Iqbal the Minister of Planning, development and reform has called the Chinese citizens working in Pakistan on China Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC as “Our National Guests” he said that these workers are working for the development of Pakistan.
He added that “Security of Chinese workers is considered as national duty by Pakistani Nation” he said while presiding a high level meeting in Islamabad at Planning Commission to review progress on CPEC projects.
The minister added that for protection of workers, Pakistan will leave no stone unturned on CPEC projects.
He added that with completion of CPEC early harvest projects, the year 2017 will enable Pakistan to witness a new era of development and it would be an important year for CPEC.
Minister PD&R, Ahsan Iqbal also expressed his satisfaction over the progress on CPEC projects. He said that the CPEC is “Much ahead of its stipulated time, Sahiwal Coal Power project has been completed, starting generation of 1330 MW of electricity” under CPEC and non CPEC, adding a number of energy project will enable us to overcome the challenge of load shedding. He sustained.
He further added that “These road projects would ensure paving grounds for sustainable growth and inclusive development in the whole region as well as connectivity within Pakistan and well being of the people belonging to the underdeveloped areas.” The Minister called for the timely completion of these projects as a success for the people of Pakistan.
The minister added that a framework agreement of Pakistan Railway Main Line-1 project had been signed between China and Pakistan, an initiative which would revolutionize transportation system in the country. “Beginning this year, this mega project would completely upgrade rail system and the main track from Karachi to Peshawar, allowing Pakistanis to enjoy modern transport facilities.”
The minister further added that the use of new technology would also be introduced in infrastructure, transportation and engineering sectors to make the project effective.
He also emphasized that Pakistani universities should establish association with Chinese institutes to ensure transfer of knowledge in the field of transport engineering.
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