Economic crisis stalls China-Pakistan Economic Corridor programme

Islamabad [Pakistan], February 19 (ANI): The ongoing financial crisis in Pakistan and the economic slowdown in China appear to have had bearing on the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) programme, reported Islam Khabar.

The CPEC project that was commenced a decade ago was held as a harbinger of prosperity for Pakistan. However, seven years later, many projects under the CPEC still remain non-starters