ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Sheikh Aftab Ahmed on Friday told the Senate that many industrial zones and energy sectors would be set up along with China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Replaying to a question, the minister said that it is the desire of the government to link maximum cities with this corridor. He said that people will get employment opportunities through the economic corridor adding that the survey of the corridor yet to be finalized.
The minister said that the MoU for development of CPEC, envisage connecting Pakistani ports with western China.
He said that the corridor is an economic growth belt which will be discussed and constructed mutually by China and Pakistan according to current economic situation and significant planning to ensure sustainable development.
The fruits of economic corridor construction will be shared by two countries jointly and shall be spread across all areas, he added.
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