ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari on Tuesday held a meeting with General Manager to China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) Pakistan, Mr Lyu Ming to discuss USD 3.8 Billion development project under Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Zone (KCCDZ).

 

The CRBC elaborated the operation and significance of the project to the Minister and discussed the policy demands from the government of Pakistan. Faisal Subzwari showed his great interest over the project’s significance that would uplift the lifestyle of people of Karachi and would generate numerous employment opportunities.

 

Furthermore, CRBC showed its concern over the delayed response for the past three years that is hampering the implementation of the project. The Minister assured the CRBC delegation full assistance from the Ministry and undertook that he will take this case at the earliest to all the stakeholders including Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chief Minister Sindh, Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and promised to expedite the process in the fastest pace.

 

The Minister showed gratitude to the CRBC for the visit and informed them to meet again after the discussion with all the stakeholders involved is finalized. “Ministry of Maritime Affairs will not lose a single day, we will do everything that is required immediately”, Faisal Subzwari said. The meeting was attended by the Additional Secretary Maritime Affairs, Joint Secretary Maritime Affairs and Senior Officials of the Ministry and CRBC.