Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal called the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a symbol of ‘enduring friendship’ between the two nations at a lively ceremony in Islamabad celebrating Chinese New Year and honoring 30 Chinese contributors to the mega-project.
‘CPEC isn’t just roads and power plants,’ Iqbal said, highlighting its role as a roadmap for regional prosperity. From energy to tech, he praised Chinese workers’ ‘relentless hustle’ in turning blueprints into reality—like upgrading Pakistan’s infrastructure with highways and smart grids.
Launched in 2013 as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, CPEC’s first phase boosted energy and transport. Now, Phase 2 aims to digitize industries, create jobs, and ‘supercharge’ agriculture—think AI-powered farms!
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong doubled down on the #CollaborationGoals, promising steady progress: ‘Together, we’re building futures.’ The event also featured viral-worthy cultural mashups—traditional dances from both nations—plus awards for top Chinese firms driving CPEC’s success.
With CPEC unlocking opportunities across Asia, this partnership proves that teamwork really does make the dream work.
‘CPEC isn’t just roads and power plants,’ Iqbal said, highlighting its role as a roadmap for regional prosperity. From energy to tech, he praised Chinese workers’ ‘relentless hustle’ in turning blueprints into reality—like upgrading Pakistan’s infrastructure with highways and smart grids. 
opportunities across Asia, this partnership proves that teamwork really does make the dream work. 
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