Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak reminded the Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal of the commitment made for the construction of ‘western route’ under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He inquired for the proper implementation of the decisions on the agreed terms on the commitments made. Moreover, he demanded for a written acknowledgment. [1]

While commenting on the draft outline of 13th five-year plan, presented to the on-going session of the 12th National People’s Congress for review, it was asserted by the officials that Chinese leaders are very keen to pursue the CPEC and other such projects for bilateral economic growth. They are entirely committed to endorse an open and shared development. [2]

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal signified the strategic importance of the CPEC. According to him, the CPEC compliments every part of the economy and it would accelerate the regional economic growth. [3]

[1] http://nation.com.pk/national/06-Mar-2016/kp-asks-centre-to-fulfil-pledges-on-cpec-western-route

[2] http://nation.com.pk/international/06-Mar-2016/pakistan-s-economic-corridor-projects-part-of-china-s-future-economic-strategy-officials

[3] http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=392345&Itemid=2