CPEC, Gwadar Port to bring prosperity: President

Author: APP

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain said on Tuesday that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and development of Gwadar Port would lead to progress and prosperity in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan province.

He said that the government was according the highest priority to carry out development in Balochistan for the people’s welfare and to bring it at par with the other provinces. He was talking to Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai, who called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr (President House).

The governor briefed the president about the overall situation in the Balochistan and the efforts for restoring law and order in the province, said a press release. The president expressed satisfaction over the improved security situation in Balochistan, saying that the government was undertaking steps for peace and stability in the region.

He said that the completion of development projects together with the CPEC would generate robust business activities and create enormous employment opportunities for the people of Balochistan and raise their living standard. He also expressed satisfaction at the pace of development work in Balochistan.

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