The Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal rejected the idea of incorporating adjustments in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route. He emphasized that the CPEC is an important project for the socio-economic development of the whole region. There was no final decision made regarding the CPEC route in Pakistan although Pak-China Industrial Working Group has to be constituted.[1] He declared that out of the $46 billion Chinese investment under the CPEC project, a big amount of $11.5 billion was allocated for projects in Sindh.[2]

Emphasizing the significance of CPEC, Sindh Governor Dr. Ishratul Ebad Khan has said that this project will accelerate the economic development in Pakistan. He said that the government assured every possible support to Chinese investors in Pakistan to facilitate the foreign investment.[3] According to analysts, the CPEC project will greatly enhance and stimulate regional trade. Talking in Radio Pakistan’s Current Affairs’ program, Dr. Noor Fatima said that due to the improved security situation, Pakistan would attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). As a result, CPEC has also increased the level of confidence in other countries.[4]

Pakistan China Friendship Association Honorary President Sha Zukang said that any difference of opinions over the CPEC would actually lead to positive results. The difference in opinions means more discussions and incorporation of alternate viewpoints. Echoing his words, and talking to the Associated Press of Pakistan, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed stated that the CPEC project would lead to the development of whole region of South Asia (SA).[5]

[1] http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/01/24/city/lahore/minister-dismisses-reports-on-change-in-cpec-route/

[2] http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/national/24-Jan-2016/sindh-to-get-maximum-in-cpec-says-ahsan-iqbal

[3] http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/sindh/24-Jan-2016/governor-assures-complete-assistance-to-chinese-investors

[4] http://www.radio.gov.pk/newsdetail/82150/1

[5] http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=384026&Itemid=2