Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Wednesday said that launched in 2013, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has renovated the socio-economic landscape of Pakistan, addressing a dire energy crisis and crumbling infrastructure. While speaking at 8th China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Media Forum in Islamabad, he said CPEC Media Forum holds significant personal importance for him as well. Murtaza Solangi said that the CPEC Media Forum through its factual information providing, was dedicated to challenging the propaganda, surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. He said before CPEC, Pakistan faced challenges in 2013 including ten hours plus blackouts, 2500 mw electricity deficit, and 250 billion dollar economic loss.

The minister said CPEC came at fortune time for Pakistan, instilling hope, confidence and faith in people of Pakistan. He said CPEC is not just an infrastructure project, but it has generated over 236 thousand jobs since 2013 and is set to create 1.2 million direct jobs, contributing to local workforce development, and reducing regional disparities. Murtaza Solangi said CPEC has significantly contributed to Pakistan's economic growth, increasing growth rate. The minister emphasized that media's crucial role off in shaping the perspectives of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor requires objective reporting.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)