S. A Haidri
Muzaffarabad: The prime minister of Azad Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan has said that CPEC will turn into Game changer regarding economic development and prosperity of the region, Economic Corridor will increase the overall trade up to 17 percent and role of Pakistan Marine cannot be denied in this concern.
The AJK PM made these assertions while addressing Maritime Awareness Seminar at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir organized by Pakistan Marine Academy and Azad Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education here on Thursday.
Commandant Pakistan Marine Academy Commodore Akbar Naqi, Secretary Higher Education AJK Shahid Mohi-ud-Din, and other nominal persons attended the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, PM AJK said that CPEC will steer the country’s economy and Pakistan will emerge as Asian Tiger. “CPEC projects will create massive employment opportunities, as after its completion we will witness a developed and prosperous Pakistan”, he said.
Prime Minister stated that this Seminar enlightens the value of Pakistan Marine and its departments such as Merchant Navy is the economic backbone of Pakistan.
PM AJK encouraged the participation of youngsters in Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), saying that our youth should join PMA to meet new challenges in future besides strengthening the economy of the country. He said that Young generation of Kashmir has a great potential to compete on any level.
“Kashmiris will continue to perform their part for the development, sustainability and prosperity of Pakistan; there are several development projects for Azad Kashmir under CPEC including MMM expressway, Industrial Zone in Mirpur along with other Hydro Power Projects.” PM reiterated.
Earlier, the participants of the seminar were briefed by the official of PMA about Marine Academy and other benefits that would be availed after the completion of CPEC.
