Islamabad: 12th March 2025: 

The Government of Pakistan is resolute in its pursuit of advancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a vital pillar of national development and regional connectivity. Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary chaired the progress review meeting today, confirming that the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting with China is set for July 2025. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to deepening bilateral ties. 

Key updates from the meeting are as follows:
 
The Minister expressed dissatisfaction with delays in connecting Gwadar to the national grid and directed the Quetta Electric Supply Company and Power Division to submit an updated progress report within five working days.
He voiced serious concerns over the non-operational desalination plant in Gwadar and ordered immediate action within the week to ensure a reliable supply of clean drinking water for the region.
Under China’s socio-economic development initiative, Pakistan received agricultural equipment and demonstration stations in September and December 2024, respectively, along with 15,000 solar panels and 150 water filtration plants delivered between May and September 2024; however, distribution remains pending, prompting a directive for the Ministry of Food to devise a comprehensive plan within three days.
The Minister instructed the Ministry of Food to convene a meeting with all provinces and submit a formal strategy within two days to operationalize this equipment effectively across the country. 
For the ML-1 railway project, he directed Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Beijing and the Economic Affairs Division to coordinate with Chinese authorities to finalize a visit by technical and financial experts, emphasizing early engagement to accelerate progress.
These decisions reflect Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to strengthen its partnership with China, drive sustainable growth, and enhance infrastructure development. The Ministry has tasked all relevant federal and provincial entities with ensuring swift implementation to deliver tangible results for the people of Pakistan.