Islamabad, Aug 30: The Financial Commitment Agreement between China and Pakistan Railways for the upgrading of the ML-1 project, a vital part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was approved by the Federal cabinet on Friday to begin discussions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over the cabinet meeting, which decided to bring the final agreement (on ML-1) back to the table for approval.
The prime minister gave the cabinet a briefing on his recent visit to Quetta, outlining continuing initiatives to bolster Balochstan’s law enforcement authorities’ capabilities, including the police and levies. According to the prime minister, the entire country is dedicated to ending terrorism and leading by example by taking decisive action against terrorists.
He also commended the provincial government of Balochistan for its admirable attempts to bring Baloch youth into the mainstream of the country, with the goal of fostering their growth and prosperity. The prime minister declared that the federal government would assist the government of Balochistan in providing equitable development chances and top-notch education to the youth of Balochistan. The decisions made by the Economic Coordination Committee on August 29, 2024, were also approved by the Cabinet.
