Prime Minister Imran Khan said said that the future of Pakistan’s development was linked with Balochistan, saying Gwadar will be developed at all costs. PM Khan was addressing a ceremony in Gwadar, in connection with the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for several developmental projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
The premier said, “We now have to focus fully on Gwadar’s development as doing so will benefit the province as well as the country.”
The premier directed the authorities to ensure progress in Gwadar on a month-to-month basis, saying there shouldn’t be any impediments in this regard. He observed that Balochistan lacked connectivity and that hampered socio-economic development of the people there, giving rise to subversive activities in the province.
“Those who like unrest attempt to take the local people on board to carry-out their activities.”
Pakistan is on its way to becoming a great country, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Monday, as he shared his vision of the country’s future.
The premier’s comments came during his address at an event in Gwadar, where he said that some areas in the country are developed, while several others, including Balochistan, have remained underdeveloped.
Prime Minister further stated that Pakistan is on its way to becoming a great country. He said that some areas in the country are developed, while several others, including Balochistan, remained underdeveloped.
“I dream of Pakistan’s future — and I have grown up with Pakistan. This nation is headed towards becoming a great country,” he said, adding: “Gwadar is becoming a focal point for Pakistan, which will benefit the country, especially Balochistan.”
The premier said he had come to visit Gwadar for two reasons — inaugurate the Gwadar Free Zone Phase 2 and for the development of Balochistan.
The prime minister mentioned that Gwadar International Airport would encourage regional trade and boost economic activity. He said works on energy and water supplies to the city were underway, and this would help Gwadar grow. “These projects were moving at a slow pace before but now they are developing at a better pace.”
PM Khan said Chinese exporters were aiming to install such industries that would help Pakistan increase its exports.
“Unfortunately, we have never focused on exports, and it will help bring in dollars,” he said, adding that Pakistan has always been at the mercy of the International Monetary Fund as export-led growth.
PM Imran Khan inaugurated Gwadar Free Zone, Expo Center, Agriculture Industrial Park, and three factories; he also witnessed the signing of various MOUs aimed at constructing a state-of-the-art hospital, airport, and vocational institute.
The prime minister thanked the government of China for launching water and solar projects in Balochsitan, particularly Gwadar.
“Pakistan can benefit from its strategic location and also from the expertise of its friend China which is the becoming an economic power in the region,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of the Urdu language, the premier lauded Chief Minister Jam Kamal for his “excellent speech”, but lamented that had he delivered it in Urdu, 90% of the population could have understood it better.
The premier is set to inaugurate the Gwadar Free Zone, the Expo Centre, the Agricultural Industrial Park as well as three factories in Gwadar with the specific aim to boost economic activity in the region, and ink important agreements related to the port city.
“I dream of Pakistan’s future — and I have grown up with Pakistan. This nation is headed towards becoming a great country,” he said, adding: “Gwadar is becoming a focal point for Pakistan, which will benefit the country, especially Balochistan.”
The premier said he had come to visit Gwadar for two reasons — inaugurate the Gwadar Free Zone Phase 2 and for the development of Balochistan.
The prime minister mentioned that Gwadar International Airport would encourage regional trade and boost economic activity.
The prime minister said works on energy and water supplies to the city were underway, and this would help Gwadar grow. “These projects were moving at a slow pace before […] but now they are developing at a better pace.”
The premier, shedding light on why the country should expedite China Pakistan Economic Corridor and remove hurdles in businesses related to it, said Chinese exporters were aiming to install such industries that would help Pakistan increase its exports.
“Unfortunately, we have never focused on exports, and it will help bring in dollars,” he said, adding that Pakistan has always been at the mercy of the International Monetary Fund as export-led growth.
PM Imran Khan inaugurated Gwadar Free Zone, Expo Center, Agriculture Industrial Park, and three factories; he also witnessed the signing of various MOUs aimed at constructing a state-of-the-art hospital, airport, and vocational institute.
The prime minister thanked the government of China for launching water and solar projects in Balochsitan, particularly Gwadar.
“Pakistan can benefit from its strategic location and also from the expertise of its friend China which is the becoming an economic power in the region,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of the Urdu language, the premier lauded Chief Minister Jam Kamal for his “excellent speech”, but lamented that had he delivered it in Urdu, 90% of the population could have understood it better.
The premier is set to inaugurate the Gwadar Free Zone, the Expo Centre, the Agricultural Industrial Park as well as three factories in Gwadar with the specific aim to boost economic activity in the region, and ink important agreements related to the port city.
