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Asim Bajwa resigns as chairman CPEC authority

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Asim Bajwa resigns as chairman CPEC authority

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPECA) Chairman Lt Gen (rtd) Asim Saleem Bajwa has resigned from his post.

PM’s Special Assistant on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill announced on his official twitter account that Khalid Mansoor has been appointed as Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on CPEC affairs.

Shahbaz Gill said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has approved the appointment of Khalid Mansoor as special assistant for CPEC affairs. “Khalid Mansoor Sahib, welcome and may Allah be your supporter,” he added.

 Asim Bajwa took to twitter and said, “I bow my head before Allah Almighty for giving me an opportunity to raise & steer the important institution of CPEC Authority as one window for all CPEC projects, charting the future direction. Wouldn’t have been possible without full confidence& support of the PM and his government.”

“The course is set for future progression of CPEC, this journey will go on. My best wishes to Kahlid Mansoor sb, who is fully equipped to take it forward. CPEC is life line for Pakistan, it will transform us into a progressive and fully developed country InshaAllah,” he also tweeted.

After the reports, Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar welcomed the appointment of Khalid Mansoor. “I welcome Khalid Mansoor to the team as SAPM for CPEC affairs. His vast corporate experience, with extensive work with Chinese companies and his direct involvement in leading some of the biggest CPEC projects makes him an ideal person to lead the next phase of CPEC,” the minister tweeted.

Asad Umar also thanked Asim Bajwa for his services in moving CPEC forward and playing a vital role in broadening of the CPEC scope with a transition to second phase of CPEC. “His dedication and commitment was a source of great strength and support,” he added.

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