PM Imran summons proposal on special economic zones of CPEC
Imran Khan directed that Pakistan side should finalize road map for promoting agriculture sector.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday while summoning proposals on special economic zones of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), directed to accelerate the pace of work on the projects.
The prime minister presided over a meeting in Islamabad today (Friday) to review progress on China Pakistan Economic Corridor and set targets for short to mid-term phase, focusing on cooperation in industrial, socio-economic, agriculture and Gwadar.
PM Imran Khan was briefed on the outcome of the 8th CPEC Joint Cooperation Committee meeting and progress on the projects.
It was decided to make the period as a phase of industrial cooperation, socioeconomic and agriculture sector development. Timelines for the development of prioritized SEZs were finalized to ensure ground breaking in 1st half of 2019.
The premier directed to make full use of Chinese investors visits this year, promote awareness amongst investors on Pakistan s tax policies, market SEZs aligned with its development and ensure ease of doing business.
He instructed to form a CPEC Business Advisory Council consisting of leading Pakistani business executives to create an interface with the private sector.
Imran Khan directed that Pakistan side should finalize road map for promoting agriculture sector, inviting Chinese companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan and leverage agro value chains.
He also directed that the development of Gwadar should be planned as a smart port city to make it a transshipment and petrochemical hub.
