The Prime Minister stated on the occasion that the CPEC energy projects in the Thar desert will spread light throughout the country and change the destiny of the entire nation.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Thar Coal Block-1 (TCB-1) power plant in Sindh’s Thar desert on Wednesday as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The event was celebrated as a symbol of China and Pakistan’s strong cooperation, as well as the expectation of future mutual benefits between the two countries. Shanghai Electric sponsored and executed the Thar Coal Block 1 power plant and integrated coal mine, which has an annual capacity of 7.8 million tonnes, at a cost of nearly $3 billion.
The Foreign Minister, the Chief Minister of Sindh, and the Chinese Charge d’Affaires, Ms. Pang Chunxue, were among those present to congratulate the country on this remarkable achievement.
The Prime Minister stated on the occasion that the CPEC energy projects in the Thar desert will spread light throughout the country and change the destiny of the entire nation.
“This will usher in a new era of development and progress in Thar and throughout Pakistan. We are grateful to the Chinese government for CPEC and all of China’s assistance to Pakistan,” Prime Minister stated.
He went on to say that CPEC energy projects will power the mega-next initiative’s phase, which will include industrialization as well as collaboration in agriculture, science, and technology, among other areas.
The Prime Minister claims that the TCB-1 and other CPEC projects based on indigenous resources are saving Pakistan billions of dollars in precious foreign reserves.
He also announced the establishment of a hospital for Thar residents, and the Sindh Chief Minister stated that the provincial government will fund 200 units of electricity for each household in Islamkot Tehsil of Thar using proceeds from CPEC’s Thar projects.
Ms. Pang Chunxue stated that the project has created more than 18,000 direct job opportunities for locals, with a total tax payment of USD 120 million and CSR expenditure of more than USD 1.3 million.
According to the Chinese diplomat, China will work with Pakistan in the fields of industrialization, science, and technology, as well as agriculture, to help the country progress and develop long-term.