Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal Sunday stated that the government has failed to understand why the national parties are against China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
While talking at the pre-budget seminar in Lahore, Iqbal lashed out at the political parties as “they are creating fear among Chinese investors by their dissatisfaction over CPEC route”.
He said that the agreement with Chinese delegation was signed in 2013 and if there is anyone who can provide any documentation with respect to this MoU signed before 2013, he should unveil it.
He pronounced that various development plans would also be initiated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) whereas Thar Coal project would bring prosperity to the Sindh province. He assured to initiate the plans across the country so that every single area of Pakistan can be developed.
Iqbal reiterated that the solution to the internal matters is a key towards international investment however, the Rs $46 million would prove to be a milestone in economic welfare. He vowed that the world will witness a new Pakistan in 2015.
The federal minister stated that the officials of international market are lauding the efforts of Pakistan towards development as all the stakeholders are on one platform. He further urged the prominent leaders to help in eliminating all the problems and advised them to be united in war against terrorism.
Moreover, Iqbal termed the unity of stakeholders important to stand at best rank in global market. He said that the perception and image of Pakistan at the world level is now being positively improved due the great Pak-China economic partnership.
He said that Pakistan has got a golden opportunity to develop and prosper our economy through the CPEC. He said that after completion of this corridor project, Pakistan will be included in the rising economies.