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Projects Updates Date News Source October To further advance connectivity in the country and overhaul the existing CPEC 27, 2002 infrastructure, the CPEC Joint Working Group on Transport Infrastructure adopted three major road projects in during the eighth meetings of the group.

October Pakistan's first and mega High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) project Dawn 30, 2002 — Matiari-Lahore transmission line — has almost been completed as engineers finished the entire line stringing work besides energising the converter station near Lahore.

Political Updates Date News Source October The 8th meeting of CPEC Joint Working Group on Transport The News 27, 2002 Infrastructure was held via video link at Ministry of Communications here Monday.

October A Chinese foreign ministry's spokesperson on Monday warmly The 27, 2002 congratulated Pakistan for the opening of the Orange Line Metro Train Nation and said that it was one of the most advanced railway transport projects in South Asia. October A parliamentary committee on Wednesday observed that the lack of Pakistan 28, 2002 coordination between centre and provinces was hampering the progress Today on CPEC projects. October Advisor to Prime Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan on The 29, 2002 Thursday tabled CPEC Bill 2020 and 26th amendment of the Nation constitution in National Assembly. October The National Assembly on Thursday extended the CPEC Authority The 29, 2002 Ordinance 2019 for another 120 days. Nation October CM Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan has said that Naulong and Winder Pak 30, 2002 dams are being constructed in Balochistan with the cooperation of the Tribune Federal Government. Talking to a private TV Channel, he said several development projects are being completed under CPEC. November Federal Minister for Defence said PM The 2, 2002 would launch work on the Rashakai' China-Pakistan Economic Corridor News City.

Economic Updates Date News Source October The Main Line 1, railway project, the largest in China's BRI in Pakistan, Nikkei 27, 2002 has run into trouble as Beijing is reluctant to finance the project at the Asia 1% interest rate demanded by . October Chinese investors told about substantial investment opportunities in Dawn

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28, 2002 Pakistan, particularly Balochistan, at a webinar organised by the Con- sulate General of Pakistan in Shanghai on Tuesday.

General Updates Date News Source October CPEC is on fast track and appointment of new Chinese Ambassador Pak 28, 2002 Nong Rong a political figure. Still, an expert of trade & commerce, Observer economic planning, good governance, project planning/financing, social development, community development and above all interfaith harmony would further enhance its bilateral or trilateral coordination, consultation, cooperation, planning and execution in the country.

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