Times of Islamabad

Pakistan finance minister hints at inclusion of third party in CPEC

Pakistan finance minister hints at inclusion of third party in CPEC

KARACHI – Finance Minister Asad Umar on Thursday has hinted at inclusionof third country in Pakistan China Economic Corridor Project.

He further said that administrative reforms are required to improve the taxsystem in the country.

He was addressing the World Memon Organization’s Convention in Karachi viavideo link.

The minister said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a projectof two states, however, third country can also be included in it.

He said productivity of Pakistan’s agriculture sector will be enhanced bylearning from the experiences of China. Countries can double its exports toChina by pursuing the right kind of policies, he added.