While addressing to a seminar in Islamabad, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar claimed that several mega energy projects have been introduced under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He asserted that the government is very keen to stimulate the economic growth of Pakistan with aim to lift GDP growth rate up to the seven percent per annum. The cut down of the budget deficit from 8.2 percent to 4.3 percent with the highest GDP growth rate of 4.4 percent during last seven years has underlined the dynamic achievement of government in the economic development of the state. [1]
The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT) agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote and expand cooperation between Pakistan and Chinese textile and apparel companies. In order to strengthen the bilateral trade relations, the two bodies have decided to manage business contacts. [2]
In an interview with Radio Pakistan, the Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa underlined the significance of the CPEC projects and claimed that it will be a source of regional economic prosperity. [3]
The fourth and final nuclear security summit is planned to be held at Washington on 31st of March 2016. China and Pakistan tend to take a unified position on peace and security-related issues. They have always been found concerned toward the development of international and regional peace. [4]
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang condemned the suicide blast in Lahore and extended profound condolences to the victims. He said that the Chinese government would always support Pakistan against its war on terrorism. [5]
[1] http://www.radio.gov.pk/newsdetail/83752/1
[2] http://tribune.com.pk/story/1074573/joining-hands-garment-industry-china-chamber-sign-cooperation-deal/
[3] http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=396416&Itemid=2
[4] http://nation.com.pk/national/29-Mar-2016/china-and-pakistan-to-take-unified-position-at-n-summit
[5] http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-03/29/c_135232961.htm