Assuring a Return on Investment (ROI) is integral for proving the potential success of a business venture, especially one that is as massive as CPEC. The government must ensure that timely payments are made to protect these projects at their stage of infancy and encourage more confidence in the Pakistani market. The authorities had admitted to the fact that there had been an immense delay in the payments that the investors were due. Millions of dollars were invested in Pakistan, and showing that it was not all in vain is imperative. In light of the possibilities that lie ahead, the government must work towards establishing a system that clears payments timely and rather automatically.

Source: The Nation September 21, 2021 03:22 UTC