Pakistan, China to boost cooperation
By Our Correspondent
ISLAMABAD, Sept 13: Chairman National Highway Authority Maj Gen Viqar ul Haq Khan Khalid
has said the government is taking pragmatic steps for construction of highways in Pakistan.
The chairman was talking to the technical expert team of China here on Wednesday. An eight-member
team of Chinese technical experts is visiting Pakistan nowadays in order to take a detailed review of
the Karakorum Highway.
The chairman of NHA said, Pakistan and China were already cooperating each other in road building
sector and there was a vast capacity of further cooperation.
Pak-China friendly relationship is exemplary and the Karakorum Highway is a living symbol of
friendship between the two countries, he said adding that with regard to the international trade activity
in the future, the Karakorum Highway would play central role.
Head of the Chinese team Yan Chang Quing Said, the Chinese construction companies were engaged
in road building projects in Pakistan and this would provide an opportunity to the experts of either side
to be acquainted with the experience of each other.
He said, Pakistan and China have already concluded trade pact and the Karakorum Highway enjoys
vital significance for its implementation. He said the Chinese delegation would pay a detailed visit to
the Karakorum Highway to keep it in good condition.
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By Our Correspondent
ISLAMABAD, Sept 13: Chairman National Highway Authority Maj Gen Viqar ul Haq Khan Khalid
has said the government is taking pragmatic steps for construction of highways in Pakistan.
The chairman was talking to the technical expert team of China here on Wednesday. An eight-member
team of Chinese technical experts is visiting Pakistan nowadays in order to take a detailed review of
the Karakorum Highway.
The chairman of NHA said, Pakistan and China were already cooperating each other in road building
sector and there was a vast capacity of further cooperation.
Pak-China friendly relationship is exemplary and the Karakorum Highway is a living symbol of
friendship between the two countries, he said adding that with regard to the international trade activity
in the future, the Karakorum Highway would play central role.
Head of the Chinese team Yan Chang Quing Said, the Chinese construction companies were engaged
in road building projects in Pakistan and this would provide an opportunity to the experts of either side
to be acquainted with the experience of each other.
He said, Pakistan and China have already concluded trade pact and the Karakorum Highway enjoys
vital significance for its implementation. He said the Chinese delegation would pay a detailed visit to
the Karakorum Highway to keep it in good condition.
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