Employment for all

Since its formal launch, CPEC is being described as a great game changer everywhere. CPEC projects are creating a large number of both direct and indirect employment opportunities for Pakistani engineers and workers, making positive contribution towards gradually minimising unemployment in the country. According to some media reports, more than 30 thousand Pakistani engineers and workers have got direct employment on various development projects in the country under CPEC umbrella. This also dispels the wrong impression created by hostile inimical quarters that only Chinese engineers and workers are being hired, by increasing number of Chinese companies, making investment in various sectors in addition to CPEC.

The mega project is being implemented in three phases of short-, medium- and long-term. The expected time of completion of the project is the year 2030. Once the project is completed, the project’s scope will gradually be enhanced, resulting in more Chinese investment, leading to more job opportunities. 

Alina Arif

Karachi