Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that work on M-8 to commence as top priority.

Taking to his twitter handle, Chairman CPEC said CDWP approval obtained for 146 KMs-cost Rs.26 Bn-Hoshab to Awaran(purple dotted portion on map).This road in remote districts of Kech/Awaran is a beacon of light for impoverished South Balochistan,will change lives.

Work on M-8 to commence as top priority.CDWP approval obtained for 146 KMs-cost Rs.26 Bn-Hoshab to Awaran(purple dotted portion on map).This road in remote districts of Kech/Awaran is a beacon of light for impoverished South Balochistan,will change lives #cpec #CPECMakingProgress pic.twitter.com/tsHAB12E4a

— Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimSBajwa) July 5, 2020

Earlier he said that $2.4 billion is being invested in one Independent Power Producer (IPP) of largest power sector.

“Historic day-Tripartite Agreement signing ceremony for Kohala Hydel Power Project being held today.Largest power sector investment of $2.4 Bn in one IPP.With PM’s clear direction to expedite CPEC projects,all stake holders worked hard to bring this day”

Historic day-Tripartite Agreement signing ceremony for Kohala Hydel Power Project being held today.Largest power sector investment of $2.4 Bn in one IPP.With PM’s clear direction to expedite CPEC projects,all stake holders worked hard to bring this day #CPEC #cpecmakingprogress

— Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimSBajwa) June 25, 2020

He had also said that  some detractors giving false impression of the project  slowed.

Asim Saleem Bajwa said not only pace of work on projects has picked up recently, a great deal ground work done to launch phase-2.

Furthermore he said $ 7.2 billion ML-1, two Hydel Power projects investing $3.5 billion, special economic zones (SEZs) and agriculture are coming soon.

Moreover he added that scope of the project  actually enhanced.