CPEC termed lifeline for Pakistan economy

Politicians belonging to the ruling coalition as well as the opposition reaffirmed unwavering support to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project on Wednesday, terming it a lifeline for the country’s economy. The speakers made this observation at a mutltiparty moot held at Pakistan-China Institute on Wednesday. Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, chairman of the institute, termed ties with China central to Pakistan’s future, saying CPEC has the potential to bring progress and prosperity. The event brought together leaders from eight political parties, including the PML-N, PPP, PTI, MQM and JUI-F. Senator Mushahid highlighted the Communist Party of China’s (CPC) pivotal role in the country’s journey of reform and modernisation, adding that it is the world’s biggest political party with 100 million members.