PM Imran Khan directs to remove all hurdles hampering CPEC projects

Gwadar Pro

Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the authorities to remove all hurdles in the smooth implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, top aides of the PM told Gwadar Pro.

The PM’s directions come amid complaints by the Chinese companies working on the CPEC projects that there were bureaucratic hitches which were hampering the pace of work on the CPEC projects in various areas of Pakistan.

PM’s spokesperson Nadeem Afzal Chan told Gwadar Pro that the premier had asked the concerned officials in all the provinces, especially in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhaw to facilitate the work on CPEC projects rather than becoming a reason to delay the proceedings.

Citing recent meetings, Chan said PM Khan had told his ministers and aides that delay in implementation of the CPEC projects will not be tolerated.

“The PM understands that the CPEC is vital to Pakistan’s prosperity. He has asked the concerned officials to be more efficient and accommodating,” said the spokesperson.

Chan said under the PM’s directives, the Pakistani officials concerned with CPEC will work in partnership with the Chinese counterparts for speedy progress on the multi-billion-dollar projects.

Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed told Gwaradr Pro that action will be taken against any Pakistani official who is found involved in hindering the CPEC progress.

“The PM wants to complete CPEC on time. He expects the Pakistani officials to facilitate the pace of work on CPEC and has issued directives for the same. Any slackness will be reported to the PM,” he maintained.

Saeed said PM Khan had asked the Chief Ministers of the provinces to play their role in quick completion of the CPEC projects. “Regular meetings are being held on the CPEC progress. Hopefully there will be no negative attitude by the Pakistani officials from now on,” he added.