ML-1 project will establish modern infrastructure, create job opportunities: PM

Imran Khan also expressed satisfaction over the progress made so far on the project.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that ML-1 project will establish modern communication infrastructure of international standard in the country and create job opportunities as well as new prospects for Pakistan s industry.

Chairing a review meeting of ML-1 under the umbrella of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in Islamabad today (Monday), he said Pakistani exports will timely reach to international markets by having better land route coordination with country s seaports, paving a way for earning precious foreign exchange.

The prime minister said ML-1 is the costliest of CPEC projects, which will add a new chapter to the Pakistan-China relations.

Railways Minister Azam Khan Swati apprised the Prime Minister about integration plan of the ML-1 project.

Imran Khan also expressed satisfaction over the progress made so far on the project.