CPEC: Punjab planning minister says all concerns must be addressed

Appreciates stakeholders for showing key interest in debate

LAHORE: Punjab Planning and Development Department hosted a seminar on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to discuss the framework regarding industrial cooperation and long-term plan 2030.

Addressing the seminar, Planning and Development minister Malik Nadeem Kamran said that all provincial departments must build their capacity in order to address provincial and CPEC-related issues in a timely manner.

He further stressed on mutual coordination among the government departments to prepare a comprehensive and all-inclusive long term plan by March 15 2017. He also appraised the relevant stakeholders for showing key interest in the seminar and the debate on CPEC.

Punjab Planning and Development Board Chairman Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan described the working of the Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) on CPEC. He apprised that the first phase of CPEC has been completed which will improve overall connectivity.

He also emphasised that the industrial zones are an important part of CPEC. “All relevant sectors must prioritise projects for inclusion in the long term plan by March 31 2017.”

Minster Industries Shiekh Allauddin emphasised on focus on the industry for relocation from China to Pakistan, which may not hamper the local industry.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 31^st, 2017.

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