ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal reiterated firm commitment of incumbent government to development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and ensuring its successful implementation.

“We are taking all necessary steps to address pressing issues and enhance country’s exports and we are grateful to China for its continued support in this regard,” he said while chairing meeting to review progress on CPEC-related projects.

Meeting according to news release discussed progress on Special Economic Zones, ML-1, Karachi Circular Railway and various new development initiatives that would be discussed in upcoming sittings of Joint Working Groups.

Minister emphasised importance of strengthening country’s export sector, directing quarters concerned to follow up on PM’s proposal with regard to seeking Chinese professionals’ help in development of Pakistan’s export sector.

He said top priority of government’s 5Es agenda was to enhance exports and Pakistan could benefit from China’s expertise in that regard.

He instructed making SEZs medium to enhance exports, adding zones could foster collaboration and innovation, which could lead to development of new products and services that were better suited to demands of international markets.

Meeting discussed proposals for upcoming sittings of JWGs including Advanced Metering Infrastructure, solar projects and identification study of pumped storage hydropower projects.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 25 2023

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