China to invest $6bn in Pakistan's energy sector
Chinese investors to install coal-fired power plants in Pakistan.
Minister for planning and development Ahsan Iqbal and minister for water and energy Khawaja Asif in a meeting with the Chinese delegation on power. PHOTO: PID
ISLAMABAD:
Minister for Water and Power Khwaja Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan will overcome energy crisis with Chinese assistance for coal-fired power plants in the country as part of $6 billion investment in the energy sector, Radio Pakistan reported.
Speaking at a meeting of Pakistan-China working group, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday to review implementation of energy and Pakistan-China trade corridor projects, Asif said Chinese investors will be invited to install coal-fired power plants in Pakistan.
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal claimed that over three billion people stand to benefit from the Pakistan-China economic corridor.
Vice President of Chinese National Energy Administration said China plans to make investment of $6 billion dollars in energy sector of Pakistan.
Minister for Water and Power Khwaja Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan will overcome energy crisis with Chinese assistance for coal-fired power plants in the country as part of $6 billion investment in the energy sector, Radio Pakistan reported.
Speaking at a meeting of Pakistan-China working group, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday to review implementation of energy and Pakistan-China trade corridor projects, Asif said Chinese investors will be invited to install coal-fired power plants in Pakistan.
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal claimed that over three billion people stand to benefit from the Pakistan-China economic corridor.
Vice President of Chinese National Energy Administration said China plans to make investment of $6 billion dollars in energy sector of Pakistan.