‘Chinese govt to play vital role in KP development’

PESHAWAR: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has said his government will play a vital role in the development of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the province has great importance in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

He was talking to a delegation of journalists headed by Peshawar Press Club (PPC) President Syed Bukhar Shah in Islamabad. The envoy praised the journalists of Peshawar for the role they had played during the war on terror and endured hardships in the line of duty.

The Chinese ambassador said that his government wanted to play a role in the development of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and it was going to establish an industrial zone at Rashakai area of Mardan. He said KP had great potential for tourism and China would want the development of the tourism industry.

The envoy talked about the development of newly merged tribal districts and said that China was constructing 50 schools there in addition to carrying out other schemes.He welcomed Saudi Arabia and others in investment under the CPEC.

Earlier, the PPC president apprised the Chinese envoy of the history and background of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and also talked about the problems being faced by the journalist community.The envoy thanked Syed Bukhar Shah and assured the delegation of fully supporting the journalists demands for building their professional capabilities.