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Asad Umar for expediting pace of work on CPEC projects

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar directed on Monday to expedite pace of work on the ongoing projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Chairing the second meeting of the Pak-China relations steering committee here, the minister reviewed the ongoing projects under CPEC and discussed the issues faced by… Continue reading Asad Umar for expediting pace of work on CPEC projects

Entire 1000 km coastal line to be made clean, green: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Saturday said that the entire coastal line of Pakistan over an area of 1000 kilometers would be made clean and green under the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. “Investment in Green Gwadar is just the beginning,… Continue reading Entire 1000 km coastal line to be made clean, green: Asim Bajwa

Singapore investors urged to set up industries in CPEC SEZs

ISLAMABAD, Jul 8 (APP): Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Lt. Gen. (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Thursday called upon the investors from Singapore to tap the huge opportunities being developed in the newly established Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the CPEC. “I invite you to come in here for the win-win opportunity as we have… Continue reading Singapore investors urged to set up industries in CPEC SEZs

Iran’s trade through Gwadar port to start soon: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Jul 5 (APP): Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt. Gen. (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Monday said that work for Iran’s trade through the Gwadar Port (in and out) was in progress and the trade would start soon through the port. “The Ramadan-Gabd crossing point near Gwadar is active and fully functional now,… Continue reading Iran’s trade through Gwadar port to start soon: Asim Bajwa

PM to perform ground breaking of Gwadar Free Zone Phase-II today: Asim Bajwa

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GWADAR (APP): Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt. Gen. (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Monday said Prime Minister would perform ground breaking of the 2200 acres Gwadar Free Zone phase-II along with five factories in the zone today. After completion of development works of Gwadar Port and first phase of Gwadar Free Zone, Prime… Continue reading PM to perform ground breaking of Gwadar Free Zone Phase-II today: Asim Bajwa

Rashakai SEZ workers to get special training in tech institutes: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Lt. Gen. Asim Saleem Bajwa Friday said a special training would be arranged for workers in three technology institutes to be established in the vicinity of Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ). “A special training of workers being started as per specific industry needs, in 3… Continue reading Rashakai SEZ workers to get special training in tech institutes: Asim Bajwa

China to bring more investment under CPEC: Asim Bajwa

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LAHORE, May 25 (APP):Chairman CPEC Authority Lt. Gen. Asim Saleem Bajwa here on Tuesday said that China would bring more investment in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He said investment of around US $13 billion had already been made in various sectors under the mega project while an additional… Continue reading China to bring more investment under CPEC: Asim Bajwa

Bajwa appreciates SBP, overseas Pakistanis for record growth in remittances

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    ISLAMABAD, May 18 (APP): Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt. Gen (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa Tuesday appreciated State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and overseas Pakistanis for their contribution in enhancing remittances to a record level. “Well done State Bank of Pakistan and a big Thank you to overseas Pakistanis. #PakistanMovingForward,” he tweeted.… Continue reading Bajwa appreciates SBP, overseas Pakistanis for record growth in remittances

Suki Kinari Hydro Power project to be completed next year: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP): CPEC Authority Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Friday said that about 60 percent work of the Suki Kinari Hydro Power Project had been completed. He said the project that is being executed under the framework of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would become operational in December 2022. #CPEC: Secondary… Continue reading Suki Kinari Hydro Power project to be completed next year: Asim Bajwa

South Balochistan’s development govt’s top priority: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): CPEC Authority Chairman Lt General (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Tuesday said the development of roads in South Balochistan was key priority of the government to improve connectivity of Gwadar with North. In a tweet, he said about 60 percent construction work of Basima-Khuzdar road had been completed while construction of Hoshab… Continue reading South Balochistan’s development govt’s top priority: Asim Bajwa

All necessary measures to be ensured for coordinating CPEC projects: CM Balochistan

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QUETTA, Feb 2 (APP): Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday directed to ensure all necessary steps to coordinate China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related projects. “CPEC is the best project for Pakistan’s social and economic development and it guarantees the country’s bright future,” he said while chairing a meeting to review progress on… Continue reading All necessary measures to be ensured for coordinating CPEC projects: CM Balochistan

Earth breaking in Rashakai Economic Zone to be held soon: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP):Chairman CPEC Authority Lt. Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Tuesday said the earth breaking in Rashakai Special Economic Zone under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be held soon. This he said during a meeting with Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser here at the Speaker House. During the meeting they discussed the… Continue reading Earth breaking in Rashakai Economic Zone to be held soon: Asim Bajwa

Chinese envoy vows to make CPEC a high quality model project of BRI

ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP): The newly appointed Ambassador of China to Pakistan Nong Rong Friday said China wanted to build China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a high quality model project of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The Chinese envoy called on CPEC Authority Chairman Asim Bajwa here to exchange in-depth views on… Continue reading Chinese envoy vows to make CPEC a high quality model project of BRI

PM accepts Bajwa’s request to resign from SAPM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Chairman CPEC Authority Lt. gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Monday said that the Prime Minister had accepted his resignation from his additional portfolio of Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting. “I requested the honorable Prime Minister to relinquish me from the additional portfolio of SAPM on Info and… Continue reading PM accepts Bajwa’s request to resign from SAPM

Asim Bajwa discusses CPEC future projects with KPK CM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Chairman CPEC Authority Asim Saleem Bajwa Monday called on Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan in Peshawar and discussed progress of projects under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the province. During the meeting, they also discussed future projects that would be presented in the upcoming meeting of Pak-China Joint Coordination… Continue reading Asim Bajwa discusses CPEC future projects with KPK CM

PM vows to bring excellence to higher education: Asim

ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Lt Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa said on Saturday that the recently inaugurated Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute was a revolutionary development for post grads in applied sciences. Recently inaugurated Pak-Austria FachhochschuleInstitute a revolutionary dev for post grads in applied sciences. @ImranKhanPTI vows… Continue reading PM vows to bring excellence to higher education: Asim

Asim Bajwa commends PM’s speech in UNGA

ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Lt. Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Saturday hailed the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speech at United Nations General Assembly saying it made every Pakistani proud and truly represented. Reacting over PM’s virtual speech at UNGA, Bajwa said in his tweet that the… Continue reading Asim Bajwa commends PM’s speech in UNGA

Asim, Buzdar discuss CPEC projects progress

ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman Asim Saleem Bajwa Wednesday called on Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and discussed CPEC projects’ progress in the province. During the meeting, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and agriculture transformation models for Punjab under CPEC framework came under discussion. The meeting also discussed the progress… Continue reading Asim, Buzdar discuss CPEC projects progress

NHA invites bids for construction of Hoshab-Awaran-Khuzdar motorway

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): The National Highway Authority (NHA) has invited bids for the construction of Hoshab-Awaran-Khuzdar section (146 kms) of M-8 motorway. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Lt. Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Sunday informed that the tender for the project had been opened and the project would bring… Continue reading NHA invites bids for construction of Hoshab-Awaran-Khuzdar motorway

80 percent work of Gwadar East Bay Expressway completed: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Lt. Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Friday said about 80 percent work on the Gwadar East Bay Expressway had been completed. Asim Bajwa who is also Chairman of the CPEC Authority, in a tweet, also shared some pictures of the… Continue reading 80 percent work of Gwadar East Bay Expressway completed: Asim Bajwa

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