*ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said the incumbentgovernment is taking concrete steps to promote cooperation with Chinesecompanies to attract investment.*
Talking to a Chinese delegation led by President of Shanghai Electric LiuPing, he said all necessary steps are also being taken for the protectionof workers and engineers of the Chinese companies.
The premier noted that China Pakistan Economic Corridor project is playingan important role in the development of Pakistan and welfare of its people.
Expressing his gratitude to the Chinese leadership for extending support toPakistan in every difficult hour, Shehbaz Sharif said the Chinesecooperation and investment has helped improve infrastructure and publictransport system besides addressing the electricity crisis to a greatextent.
He said the development projects being executed in cooperation with theChinese cooperation will not be allowed to face any further delays.
PM Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the Chinese companies for ensuring completionof projects on fast track basis.
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Regretting delay in Thar Coal Power Project, PM Shehbaz Sharif said itscompletion will help generate 1320 megawatts of electricity from the localcoal.
The meeting was informed that work has been accelerated on Thar PowerProject by the present government and this will be completed in the firstquarter of next year. The project will provide seven thousand jobs to thelocal population.
The meeting was further informed that Shanghai Electric is showing specialinterest for investment in electricity generation, transmission anddistribution.
