China satisfied over speed of development work on CPEC: Bakhtiar
- By Web Desk -
- Sep 18, 2019
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development, and Reform, Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar says China has expressed satisfaction over the speed of development work on China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Talking to a private news channel, he said Railway line project ‘ML-1’ is the most important project for the development of the country, Radio Pakistan reported.
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To a question, he said all preparations have been made to inaugurate Rashakai economic zone during next month.
The minister said the government is developing Gwadar on priority as shipping hub of the country.
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The National Assembly was informed on September 16 that an agreement for the up-gradation of ML-1 from Karachi to Peshawar will be signed next month.
Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid told the House during question hour that the up-gradation of the rail track will be started from Sindh province.