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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural
Resources,Jam Kamal Khan said on Tuesday that the completion of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would enhance economic and industrial activities in Gwadar and usher in a new era of development and prosperity in Balochistan province.
“This project would also positively contribute towards national
security and solidarity,” he said in a statement here.
He informed a special security division of Pak Army has been devised
for the security of Chinese works and experts working at CPEC projects.
Jam Kamal said, Hub bypass road would be constructed at a cost of Rs
13.5 billion from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s special fund to connect Karachi with Balochistan.
He said, under the able leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the
Balochistan province is moving forward to achieve the goal of development and prosperity.
The Minister said, these road projects would be completed time
enabling people from Lasbella to reach Karachi and other cities of Sindh with ease besides promoting trade between these areas.
He said, after completion of CPEC, Gwadar seaport would serve as
gateway in the region, adding, the CPEC would not only reduce unemployment and poverty but also become source of economic stability and mutual social benefits.