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Balochistan fully supporting CPEC projects


By Masood Sattar Khan
(Pakistan News & Features Services) 

Political representatives from Balochistan, while supporting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), have vowed that these projects will bring peace, prosperity and development in the country’s southwest province. 

The assurance was given during a recent webinar, convened by prominent Islamabad-based think tank, the Emerging Policymakers' Institute, and attended by the representatives of Balochistan's mainstream political parties, the Chinese ambassador and officials of the Chinese companies undertaking development projects in the province. 

Speaking at the video conference event, the Balochistan Governor, Amanullah Khan Yasinzai, termed the multibillion dollar project a game changer for the entire region which he said would bring economic development in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan. 

The Chinese Ambassador, Yao Jing, remarked that the CPEC will change the fortune of the province while highlighting the importance of Balochistan to Pakistan. 

“Many projects under the CPEC are underway and the Pakistani people will reap the benefits in years to come,” Ambassador Yao said, adding that China and Pakistan has had a close friendship and China will stand besides Pakistan through thick and thin. 

The political parties' representatives reiterated their commitment to making CPEC a success and pledged to expand the role of Balochistan and increase opportunities for the province in CPEC.

The participants also appreciated the responsible role that China has been playing in combating COVID-19 at home and abroad, and thanked the Chinese government for the help it has extended to Pakistan to fight against the pandemic.
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