CPEC-II to bring economic prosperity: Ahsan

October 17, 2024 (MLN): The CPEC Phase-II would help bring economic prosperity to the people of Pakistan, Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal stated on Wednesday.

The ML-1 railway project from Karachi to Hyderabad and up-gradation of Karakaram Highway would also provide best travelling facilities to the people in near future, he said while talking to a private television channel, as APP reported.

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Commenting on SCO summit, he said organizing the summit was a pride for Pakistan and added that cooperation with member states would play vital role in enhancing trade and business relations.

He said promoting regional connectivity is also important to achieve prosperity goals for the people.

To a question about Indian diplomatic relations with Pakistan, he said that leaders of India must resolve the core issue of Kashmir through dialogue.

He said permanent peace in the South Asian region is only possible if India also agree to hold talks on the longstanding issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

To another question, he said that doctors after the check up of the PTI founder have declared him fit in the jail and he was availing all required facilities there.

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