Federal government has reviewed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects
including ML-1 Railways and Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) projects. The meeting was
chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiates Ahsan Iqbal
reviewed the progress of projects. Project Director CPEC Dr Nadeem Javed,
representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, line ministries, Board of Investment,
Embassy of Pakistan – Beijing, National Highways Authority, Government of Sind,
Government of Punjab, LESCO, CPPAG, KPEZDMC, Peshawar also attended the
meeting. Moreover, the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing briefed the participants on the
status of ML-1 and KCR projects. In the meeting, it was decided that the concerned
authorities and departments from China and Pakistan would actively pursue their part
furnishing all needful ensuring there is no further delay to cause a slowdown. The
meeting was also briefed about the current status of the Allama Iqbal Industrial City,
Rashakai, Bostan, and Dhabeji SEZs and Gwadar Port Authority and Gwadar Free
Zone.
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