For Pakistan, CPEC proved as ‘catalyst of poverty alleviation, job creation’

Описание: BEIJING, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday terming China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a manifestation of strategic relationship said the project has proved as a “catalyst of growth, poverty alleviation and job creation”.

“The CPEC is a beacon of progress and prosperity. It is not just an economic corridor, but a symbol of Pak-China strategic trust,” he said in an interaction with representatives of leading Chinese think-tanks and scholars.

PM Kakar, who is in China on an official visit to attend the Belt and Road Forum, said the CPEC had transformed the socio-economic landscape of Pakistan, upgrading modern infrastructure, enhancing regional connectivity and ensuring energy security.

He mentioned that since the launch of CPEC during the landmark visit of President Xi Jinping to Pakistan in 2015, the project resulted in addition of 800 kilometers of roads, and creation of 8,000 mega watt electricity, and 0.2 million job opportunities.