Islamabad (Web Desk): Lieutenant General (retired) Asim Saleem Bajwa on resigned from his position as Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority on Tuesday.
According to details, Khalid Mansoor will replace him as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on CPEC Affairs.
In his post shared on Twitter, he said, "I bow my head before Allah Almighty for giving me an opportunity to raise and steer the important institution of CPEC Authority as one window for all CPEC projects, charting the future direction."
Bajwa said he wished the best for Khalid Mansoor, who has replaced him as the special assistant to the prime minister on CPEC Affairs.
Bajwa termed CPEC as a "lifeline for Pakistan", saying it would "transform us into a progressive and fully developed country".
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Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar paid tribute to Bajwa for his services "in moving CPEC forward and playing a vital role in broadening of the CPEC scope with a transition to second phase of CPEC".
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The minister welcomed Khalid Mansoor as the special assistant to the prime minister for CPEC affairs.
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