China’s Embassy in Islamabad had to issue two statements during this week to counter the misinformation being spread about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
This is considered exceptional on the part of the Chinese Embassy but appears to be a sincere effort to save the project from irresponsible statements from different politicians and propaganda by certain elements. During their meeting with Pakistani authorities, Chinese officials expressed their shock over the controversies being created in Pakistan by some politicians and other elements.
During the recent days, a new wave of campaign has been unleashed against the project. Most of the voices targeting the project are though coming from KP, even a PPP senior leader ignoring the Chinese Embassy statements on Thursday termed the project China-Punjab Economic Corridor.
The officials said while other countries are showing keenness to become part of the project, some here are hell-bent upon creating doubts and drive back those interested to invest in Pakistan.
On Monday, Chinese Embassy denied a statement attributed to their ambassador regarding non-inclusion of western route into China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and stated that CPEC is for Pakistan as a whole and will bring benefits to all Pakistani people including the people from the western parts.