October 07 , 2016
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Pakistani politicians attempt derailing CPEC, China concerned
China’s Embassy in Islamabad issued two statements in this week to counter the misinformation, propaganda being spread about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Chinese Embassy appears to be making sincere efforts to save the project from irresponsible political statements and propaganda by certain elements. During
Chinese officials expressed their shock over the hyper realistic controversies being created in Pakistan by some politicians and other elements.
During the recent days, a new wave of campaign has been unleashed against the project. Most of the voices targeting the project are though coming from KP, even a PPP senior leader ignoring the Chinese Embassy statements on Thursday termed the project China-Punjab Economic Corridor.
The officials said while other countries are showing keenness to become part of the project, some here are hell-bent upon creating doubts and drive back those interested to invest in Pakistan.
On Monday, Chinese Embassy denied a statement attributed to their ambassador regarding non-inclusion of western route into China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and stated that CPEC is for Pakistan as a whole and will bring benefits to all Pakistani people including the people from the western parts.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk