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08 Aug 2020
ISLAMABAD: CPEC Authority Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa .
According to him, the second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was all about taking its dividends to the public. He said socioeconomic development in Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan had been initiated with focus on ensuring participation of local people in all the development projects.
Bajwa, who is also Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, was chairing a special dialogue titled ‘Gwadar Por, Free Economic Zones’ Role in the Prosperity of Balochistan and Regional Connectivity’, organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here.
He said that Gwadar port as well as the airport had become fully functional now and Afghan Transit Trade has diverting towards the city, adding the National Development Council during its recent meeting had decided to pay special focus on the development of Balochistan.
The Gwadar District Economic Zone is being developed in addition to the Gwadar City. Besides, vocational training is being provided to enable local population to participate and fully benefit from the projects.
China Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing, while sharing his views commented that Gwadar had huge potential for the development and regional connectivity. He said that the government here and all concerned authorities including CPEC’s played vital role in moving the project forward.
Therefore, several economic initiatives have already been taken by the Chinese government as well as private companies with the help of local partners.
He added that Gwadar was not just a port but a comprehensive business project and thanks to tax incentives announced by the Government of Pakistan, the area now offers a lot of potential for the trade and investment.
The envoy said that Chinese government was committed to provide all the resources that might be required for the future development needs of Gwadar.
Jing affirmed that China wanted to expand its cooperation for the development of whole Balochistan including agricultural, such as testing cotton seed in the province.
Published in Dawn, August 8th, 2020
ISLAMABAD: CPEC Authority Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa .
According to him, the second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was all about taking its dividends to the public. He said socioeconomic development in Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan had been initiated with focus on ensuring participation of local people in all the development projects.
Bajwa, who is also Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, was chairing a special dialogue titled ‘Gwadar Por, Free Economic Zones’ Role in the Prosperity of Balochistan and Regional Connectivity’, organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here.
He said that Gwadar port as well as the airport had become fully functional now and Afghan Transit Trade has diverting towards the city, adding the National Development Council during its recent meeting had decided to pay special focus on the development of Balochistan.
The Gwadar District Economic Zone is being developed in addition to the Gwadar City. Besides, vocational training is being provided to enable local population to participate and fully benefit from the projects.
China Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing, while sharing his views commented that Gwadar had huge potential for the development and regional connectivity. He said that the government here and all concerned authorities including CPEC’s played vital role in moving the project forward.
Therefore, several economic initiatives have already been taken by the Chinese government as well as private companies with the help of local partners.
He added that Gwadar was not just a port but a comprehensive business project and thanks to tax incentives announced by the Government of Pakistan, the area now offers a lot of potential for the trade and investment.
The envoy said that Chinese government was committed to provide all the resources that might be required for the future development needs of Gwadar.
Jing affirmed that China wanted to expand its cooperation for the development of whole Balochistan including agricultural, such as testing cotton seed in the province.
Published in Dawn, August 8th, 2020
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South Balochistan:
110 KMs 2 lane Khuzdar Basima N-30 highway
Construction work in full swing.
Cost-...................19 Billion
Work commenced in Oct 19.
20% physical work completed,
It will link Khuzdar with N-85 to also serve Gwadar CPEC
Completion ................end 2021.
110 KMs 2 lane Khuzdar Basima N-30 highway
Construction work in full swing.
Cost-...................19 Billion
Work commenced in Oct 19.
20% physical work completed,
It will link Khuzdar with N-85 to also serve Gwadar CPEC
Completion ................end 2021.
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COPHC in Gwadar planted thousands of trees to echo the tree plantation drive of PM Imran Khan.
The Company has developed 5 green Parks in the last two years. They made "Long live Pakistan and China" with trees, which symbolize the friendship will last forever.
The Company has developed 5 green Parks in the last two years. They made "Long live Pakistan and China" with trees, which symbolize the friendship will last forever.
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Construction of double line Khuzdar-Basma N-30 highway under CPEC continues fast.
The journey of construction and development under CPEC is moving forward without any delay. Projects related to CPEC in South Balochistan are rapidly completing. 110 km long double line road from Khuzdar-Basmayin-30 highway. Construction work is in power while work on N-30 highway started in October last year. 20 % of the highway's physical work has been completed and it has been linked to Khuzdar Highway with N-85 Will promote.
The journey of construction and development under CPEC is moving forward without any delay. Projects related to CPEC in South Balochistan are rapidly completing. 110 km long double line road from Khuzdar-Basmayin-30 highway. Construction work is in power while work on N-30 highway started in October last year. 20 % of the highway's physical work has been completed and it has been linked to Khuzdar Highway with N-85 Will promote.
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I can design a simple city with lots of green space and designated space for financial district, art district, sports district, court districts, commercial and residential area.
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Feasibility study of 523 Km Quetta-Taftan railway track completed:
Sheikh Rasheed. ..........Quetta-Taftan rail track will be upgraded at a cost of 112 billion rupees and it will increase trade and movement of passengers between Pakistan Iran and Turkey. The Iranian Ambassador stressed the need for expediting efforts regarding Pakistan-Iran-Turkey freight train under Economic Coordination Organization ECO.
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Sheikh Rasheed. ..........Quetta-Taftan rail track will be upgraded at a cost of 112 billion rupees and it will increase trade and movement of passengers between Pakistan Iran and Turkey. The Iranian Ambassador stressed the need for expediting efforts regarding Pakistan-Iran-Turkey freight train under Economic Coordination Organization ECO.
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Balochistan government has started establishing Fisheries Directorate in Lasbela with the cost of Rs 100 million to boost the fishing sector.
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#CPEC : Under construction 290 Km Naukundi -Mashkhel -Panjgur Road Project Quetta Taftan Road N-40 Connecting With Gwadar Motorway M-8 & N-85 Baluchistan
The construction of Naukundi-Mashkel-Panjgur Road will cost an estimated Rs 20 billion and span across 290 km. It will shorten the existing route by 722 km and save approximately 10 hours of travel time..ARB COMPANY CONTRACTOR CHAGHI
The construction of Naukundi-Mashkel-Panjgur Road will cost an estimated Rs 20 billion and span across 290 km. It will shorten the existing route by 722 km and save approximately 10 hours of travel time..ARB COMPANY CONTRACTOR CHAGHI
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