Blend of CPEC and Gwadar Port to play wonders for Pakistan development: Science and Technology Minister

Islamabad: Pakistani Federal Minister for Science and Technology Agha Hassan Baloch has said that the blend of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the development of Gwadar Port will play wonders for Pakistan development.

“The combination of CPEC and the development of Gwadar port would help create employment opportunities as well as bring prosperity to the province of Balochistan,” he maintained in a meeting with the Chairman Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Naseer Khan Kashan here.

The minister mentioned that CPEC and Gwadar Port have a huge potential for economic development and progress of the whole region.

Agha Hassan Baloch lauded the efforts of Gwadar Port authority for the development of the region’s most strategically well-located port.

The minister expressed the resolve of the present government to work for the uplift of the underprivileged people in the country.

The federal minister stressed upon utilizing the potential of youth in the area through means of modern education and skills development for the prosperity of the country.

He said engaging the local people and fishermen will create a sense of ownership in the local community.

The minister pledged to enhance the living standard of the underprivileged people in the country especially focusing on the educational development of the people of Balochistan.

He mentioned that this was the top priority and vision of the Balochistan National party leadership Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal to uplift the socio-economic status of the province.

GPA chief Naseer Khan Kashani briefed the minister about all the ongoing Gwadar port operations and projects to the minister.

He said the Authority was working on different avenues for the talented youth of Balochistan to fully exploit these opportunities.

State of the art vocational and training institute is operational under Gwadar Port Authority to empower and maximize the employment opportunities for local youth, he added.

The GPA Chairman invited the federal minister for a detailed tour of the area and appreciated the support of the government for the economic development and progress of Gwadar. Both also discussed the issues related to the ongoing projects in Gwadar, said an official statement.