He also added, “Port Qasim coal-fired power plant is an important energy project under the CPEC. The Chinese side is pleased with the power plant being officially put into operation.”“We believe that this will play a positive role in alleviating power shortages in Pakistan and benefit the Pakistani people,” he added. Port Qasim Power Plant is being jointly developed by the Power China Resources Limited and Qatar’s Al-Mirqab Capital with a total investment of over two billion dollars. Chabahar port also provides direct way for India to transport goods to Afghanistan. He responded saying, “We are glad to see regional countries maintain friendly relations and conduct mutually beneficial cooperation.”Read full story

Source: The Express Tribune December 05, 2017 12:56 UTC