Scope of CPEC expanding with inclusion of new project: Asad Umar
Work on Rashakae and Faisalabad trade zones was also in progress: Asad
KARACHI (APP) - Federal minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar, has said scope of China Pakistan Economic Corridor has been expanding as various important projects entered into advanced stage.
Talking to media persons during visit of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the federal minister said that in the second phase of the CPEC projects relating to agriculture, industry and employment were being planned.
In the first phase of CPEC basic infrastructure, energy sector particularly hydro-electrical power generation were given priority, he said and added that a multibillion dolor railway project ML-I was in advanced stage and remarkable progress has been achieved in lieu of financing of the project. The joint committee on CPEC would consider the project in its next meeting, he informed.
He said that work on Rashakae and Faisalabad trade zones was also in progress. The entire work on western corridor of the CPEC has been carried out by PTI government while during previous governments the important segment of the project was marred by conflicts and confusions, he said.
