CPEC will elevate Pakistan’s importance in the region: Munter

KARACHI: Former US Ambassador Cameron Munter says there are certain business personalities and politicians in Pakistan that do not wish for the country to progress, because they benefit if things remain stagnant.

Cameron Munter was the chief guest at a seminar titled “one belt one road” held at a private hotel in Karachi on Sunday. Addressing the audience Munter said, Pakistan is justified to have legitimate concerns over the Pak-India situation.

He told the audience that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will elevate Pakistan’s importance in the region, he added that not just Pakistan but the entire region will benefit from the corridor.

The seminar was attended by Federal Minister Muhammed Zubair, former Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr. Ishrat Hussain as well as other notable personalities.