Times of Islamabad

PM Imran Khan inaugurated first joint power project of mega CPEC project

PM Imran Khan inaugurated first joint power project of mega CPEC project

*HUB: **PM Imran Khan inaugurated first joint power project of mega CPECproject in Balochistan today, media report has revealed.*

*Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is moving forwardthrough China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.*

Addressing inaugural ceremony of China Hub Power Generation Plant inBalochistan today, he said this is the first joint project under the CPECumbrella and he is very happy after inaugurating it.

“The government will facilitate joint collaboration between Pakistani andChinese businesses in various sectors.”, he said.

PM Imran Khan said with the help of coal reserves in Thar, Pakistan cangenerate huge amount of electricity, which can be enough for at least 100years.

He said till control over menace of corruption, we cannot attract foreigninvestment in the country. “We have to give Pakistan, a transparentgoverness.”

The premier, said a small group in past, looted country’s resources for itspersonal interests, but now the country is moving in a right direction.

Commenting on Balochistan, he said the province is rich in terms of naturalresources and the incumbent government is paying special attention touplift the province.

Earlier in the day, PM Imran Khan had said the resolution of Karachi’sproblems is the responsibility of the Sindh government, but the federalgovernment is also contributing from its own resources to resolve theseissues in view of public welfare.