Pakistan PM Imran Khan assures of expeditious progress on CPEC projects
The Hindu
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong said the CPEC has brought investment of $25.4 billion and created 75,000 jobs, making a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the country.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that his government will expedite work on the $60 billion (CPEC) projects despite related problems.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad to mark the inauguration of a 600 kilovolt (kV) transmission line under the CPEC running between Matiari and Lahore, Mr. Khan pointed out that the pandemic had stalled communications in many areas, led to travel bans and affected supply chains across the world.
“The situation is improving and progress will again be visible on the CPEC related projects,” he said.
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