Khalid Mansoor new SAPM on CPEC as Asim Bajwa resigns August 4, 2021 ISLAMABAD: Lt-Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa has tendered his resignation as the Chairman CPEC Authority. Meanwhile, the prime minister has appointed Khalid Mansoor as his Special Assistant on CPEC Affairs. Asim Bajwa took to twitter and wrote, âI bow my head before Allah Almighty for giving me an opportunity to raise & steer the important institution of CPEC Authority as one window for all CPEC projects, charting the future direction. Wouldnât have been possible without full confidence & support of the PM and his government. âThe course is set for future progression of CPEC, this journey will go on. My best wishes to Khalid Mansoor sb, who is fully equipped to take it forward. CPEC is the life line for Pakistan, it will transform us into a progressive and fully developed country, InshaAllah.â