Eastern route of CPEC identified as key to regional connectivity and economic growth

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The eastern route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been identified as the most beneficial for regional connectivity, provincial representation, and socio-economic development, with Islamabad and Dera Ismail Khan highlighted as key transport and economic hubs. The route is seen as the most efficient and operationally robust, offering equitable infrastructure distribution across provinces. The session, led by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, emphasized transforming transport corridors into economic zones, integrating industrial, tourism, and agricultural growth, alongside developing human capital through vocational training to sustain economic opportunities.