The Chinese authorities, in principle, have approved the inclusion of three important projects of Sindh in the CPEC. These are Karachi Circular Railways, Keti Bandar and Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The decision was taken in the 6th CPEC related Joint Co-operation Committee (JCC) meeting, said a statement issued from Sindh Chief Minister''s House, here on Friday. The Chinese delegation was led by Vice Chairman Wang Xiaotao while a delegation of Sindh government was led by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah.

The other members of delegation include Industries Minister Manzoor Wassan, Transport Minister Nasir Shah, ACS (Dev) Waseem, Secretary Energy Agha Wasif and others. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah briefed the meeting in detail about the projects. The JCC decided to give Special Economic Zone to every province, including Sindh which would have Dhabeji Special Economic Zone. The committee asked the Sindh government to work out a detailed plan and feasibility of the projects for a formal approval.

Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2016