Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal says environmental protection is being ensured in CPEC projects and international laws are being followed.
In a statement, he said Thar coal sources will be utilized to produce electricity under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
In an interview, he said five consortiums would be established with the help of five top Chinese business schools for value addition.
The minister said the purpose of setting up industrial zones was to take forward the country's economy towards value addition.
He said factories were not giving proper production due to insufficient energy.