BRI opens new path for global economy and living standard By Zhong Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-03-07 11:38 Share
Zhou Yong, a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People s Political Consultative Conference, gives an interview via video link ahead of the second plenary meeting of the fourth session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 7, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]
The Belt and Road Initiative has enriched the growth of the world economy and improved people s living standard in economies participating involved in the initiative, said a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People s Political Consultative Conference.
Punjab Energy Minister Dr Muhammad Akhtar Malik said the Punjab government was examining a proposal to link Rahim Yar Khan Khan, Bahawalpur, Chishtian and Bahawalnagar through Kasur and Lahore with the CPEC. Photo courtesy: Dr Muhammad Akhtar Malik Twitter
BAHAWALPUR: The Punjab government is seriously considering a proposal to link parts of Bahawalpur division with the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to boost the trading and commercial activities in this region of south Punjab.
This was stated by Punjab Energy Minister Dr Muhammad Akhtar Malik while addressing traders here on Saturday.
The minister said the Punjab government was examining a proposal to link Rahim Yar Khan Khan, Bahawalpur, Chishtian and Bahawalnagar through Kasur and Lahore with the CPEC.
ISLAMABAD, Dec. 28 (Gwadar Pro) - Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered the concerned cabinet members to remain in contact with the dozens of Chinese companies working in Pakistan under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to resolve their complaints on priority basis, a senior minister said.
Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar told Gwadar Pro that the PM had taken notice of the complaints by some Chinese companies that bureaucratic hurdles were hampering the quick completion of several CPEC projects, especially in the Balochistan province.
“The PM has asked the cabinet members to remain in contact with the Chinese companies and let him know if there is any bureaucratic hindrance,” said the federal minister.
China’s largest builder showcases BRI benefits with highways in Pakistan, Algeria
National
December 26, 2020
BEIJING: The China State Construction Engineering Corp, the largest Chinese builder, has announced completion of an infrastructure project each in Pakistan and Algeria, two economies that are participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
“This marks the construction giant’s efforts to boost regional cooperation amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” China Daily reported.
According to CSCEC, the Sukkur-Multan Motorway, which is the largest transportation infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, was officially handed over to the Pakistani side last week.
The 392-kilometer-long motorway, also known as the M5 motorway in Pakistan, is part of the country’s Peshawar-Karachi Motorway and was designed for speeds of up to 120 km/hour with a total investment of about $2.89 billion. “The motorway opened to traffic in November last year and has greatly