Times of Islamabad

CPEC: Federal government has decided to expand base

CPEC: Federal government has decided to expand base

ISLAMABAD – Planning Minister Khusro Bakhtiar says the base ofChina-Pakistan Economic Corridor is being expanded with inclusion ofagriculture sector under this framework.Talking to Punjab Chief Secretary Yousuf Naseem Khokhar in Islamabad onTuesday, he said Punjab is the largest province in terms of agricultureproductivity and Pakistan’s economy will grow if the province witnessesagricultural growth.The Minister emphasized that Punjab Government should focus on lessdeveloped regions for equal progress and prosperity of all the areas of theprovince.During the meeting, Punjab’s annual development programme came underdiscussion.