CPEC to bring socio economic prosperity in Gilgit-Baltistan:Dr.Iqbal

ISLAMABAD,HunzaNews Jan 22 (APP): The US $ 46 billion mega project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would not only usher in a new erra of socio economic development in other parts of the provinces, but also help promote tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan and bring prosperity in the region. “We are thankful to Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his government for materializing this mega project with our time tested friend China  for the prosperity of the country and Gilgit-Baltistan being the gateway to China would benefit the most”, Dr.Mohammad Iqbal Minister for Public Works told APP in an interview here.