CPEC Community Welfare Updates

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CPHGC is a priority project of the CPEC.
So far, it has spent nearly 130 million Rupees on Corporation Social Responsibility, including donating a Floating Jetty at Allana Goth, a school of The Citizen's Foundation in Gaddani and a football ground at a local school in Hub, Balochistan.

 

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I hope they look after the environment and our native Sea turtle:-

 

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Local Citizens Benefit and Support for CPEC Development

Local community support is mandatory for the successful implementation and operation of CPEC projects. If local citizens have positive perspectives toward the development of the CPEC, then they will provide support and keenness to contribute to the development phases. However, the local residents’ support changes with the benefit. According to government officials, CPEC projects are beneficial not only for the economy of Pakistan but also for its local people.

Previous scholars have claimed that the benefits of the CPEC will significantly be shifted to Pakistani citizens (Shaikh et al., 2016). Jalil Abbas Jilani, a Pakistani ambassador, has addressed that CPEC projects not only benefit Pakistani citizens but also change the fortune of the whole region (Makhdoom et al., 2018) because the economic condition of Pakistan will reach its peak and be resolved for sustainable development through development of the CPEC.

The CPEC comprises several industrial projects that are constructive for the economy of local citizens. It also has various electric power plans that will enhance Pakistan’s industrial projects followed by the overall enhancement of the economic environments (Idrees, 2015; Xie et al., 2015). Furthermore, the CPEC will provide a fully functional Gwadar Port that will increase the geopolitical importance of the region and trade through sea routes. All these directions will be positive and favorable to local citizens once the CPEC projects are completed.

CPEC projects appear highly beneficial for the Pakistani community in all facets due to potential advantages. Similar to the findings of Makhdoom et al. (2018), the CPEC not only is the name of a business route between Pakistan and China but also is an entire set of industrial, education, economic, and infrastructure development projects.

CPEC projects are broadly categorized into three major projects, namely, Gwadar Port, road transportation infrastructure, and energy sector development. Scholars have reported that the CPEC is a game-changer project for Pakistan and that it has the potential to increase the lowest economic state of Pakistan and generate thousands of new employment opportunities for the Pakistani community.

Considerable research and several government officials have considered CPEC projects to be beneficial for Pakistan and China as they provide an easy, safe, short, and reliable access to the former country in the Arabian Sea through Gwadar Port (Kanwal et al., 2020). Some CPEC projects have entered into the completion stage, some have already been completed, and some are still being developed on a fast track.

These projects generate business and job opportunities for local residents. According to the estimation of CPEC projects, the CPEC will change the future of the Pakistani local community by increasing accessibility, economic opportunities, transport infrastructure, industrial zones, and business opportunities in Pakistan (Qureshi, 2015). The present study empirically investigates the attitudes and benefits of local Pakistani citizens and their support for the development of the CPEC.

 

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China will invest in human development infrastructure under CPEC by launching Pakistan as a pilot country for the Health Silk Road (HSR), says Pakistan’s Economic Haroon Sharif in an article published by Gwadar Pro.

He recalled in May 24, 2020, Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister said China will work with other countries along the Belt and Road to vigorously promote cooperation on the Health Silk Road (HSR) as after the epidemic, the need for cooperation in the field of public health will increase significantly. China’s commitment to BRI projects remained unchanged.

The article added, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged that a Covid-19 vaccine from China will be made a “global public good”.

Following this, the Chinese government also announced that the vaccines will be made available in an equitable manner and at a fair and reasonable price.

 

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Gwadar fisher loading area

 

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TEVTA, Zalmi Foundation and China Tang sign MoU


by The Frontier Post

Punjab TEVTA, China Tang and Zalmi Foundation signing an MoU to revolutionalize skills development in Pakistan on this mega event. Zalmi Foundation, a not-for-profit initiative of Peshawar Zalmi, which works in the youth’s skills development and competence building, has led to improved vocational skills development in Pakistan.

Chairman TEVTA Mr. Ali Salman Sidduque and Chief Innovation Officer Zalmi Foundation Dr. Cedric Aimal Edwin signed the agreement in Lahore today.

Honorable Minister of Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development Mr. Mian Aslam Iqbal also graced the event with his presence.

Punjab TEVTA is one of the leading government vocational skills development organizations in Pakistan and it has worked relentlessly to launch skills development programs on international standards. China Tang is a global vocational skills development organization that has launched similar Sri Lanka, Thailand and other countries. This three-party MoU will result in the launch of innovative skills development programs which are developed jointly by Punjab TEVTA, China Tang and Zalmi Foundation. These diploma courses have been developed keeping in mind the industry needs of Pakistan and the future needs of CPEC related industries. Through our efforts, the social and economic benefits of CPEC will reach the citizens of Pakistan. Our joint diploma programs are based on a 2+1 model in which the student will study for 2 years in Pakistan and 1 year in China. With our diploma programs, students will work in CPEC related industries at the middle management level.

 

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On Agriculture prospects with farmers of area Close to Khunjrab Pass-Gilgit Baltistan).Agri, livestock&fishery has potential but challenges too,working to address them under CPEC. Discussing crops&yields

 

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Pakistan, China Vocational Training Institute to be functional by December end

August 7, 2021



ISLAMABAD: Almost 90 per cent construction work on the Pak-China Technical and Vocational Training Institute has been completed, while the remaining would be completed in the stipulated time, official sources said on Friday.

The project was being built under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the port city of Gwadar with the total cost of Rs2 billion and would be fully functional by December 2021 through which the local youth would be provided technical training to prepare a skilled force.

The project was aimed at establishing a state-of-the-art vocational and technical training institute in Gwadar.

“The project will enhance [the] skills of the local population of Gwadar to participate in the growth of the port city and bring investment, business and tourism in the area,” the sources added.

The institute would help fulfill maritime skilled manpower requirements of the Gwadar Port after the development of industrial projects, including the Gwadar Port Free Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and port-related projects.

It comprises a main building, having two blocks, an administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a teachers lodging facility, they said.
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Pakistan, China Vocational Training Institute to be functional by December end

August 7, 2021



ISLAMABAD: Almost 90 per cent construction work on the Pak-China Technical and Vocational Training Institute has been completed, while the remaining would be completed in the stipulated time, official sources said on Friday.

The project was being built under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the port city of Gwadar with the total cost of Rs2 billion and would be fully functional by December 2021 through which the local youth would be provided technical training to prepare a skilled force.

The project was aimed at establishing a state-of-the-art vocational and technical training institute in Gwadar.

“The project will enhance [the] skills of the local population of Gwadar to participate in the growth of the port city and bring investment, business and tourism in the area,” the sources added.

The institute would help fulfill maritime skilled manpower requirements of the Gwadar Port after the development of industrial projects, including the Gwadar Port Free Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and port-related projects.

It comprises a main building, having two blocks, an administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a teachers lodging facility, they said.
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CPEC to help Pakistan improve its socio-economic well being

October 2, 2021




Pakistan Economic Corridor is one example where China is supporting countries like Pakistan to come out of poverty, says an article carried by China Economic Net on Friday.

The article cited a white paper titled ‘China’s Epic Journey from Poverty to Prosperity’ issued by the State Council Information Office, which explains the Chinese notion of “Xiaokang”. It refers to an adequate level of prosperity in all aspects of life and reflects the long-held dream of the Chinese nation.


This white paper examines Chinese policies and their results at the social level which have helped the Chinese government to uplift 100 million people out of poverty and achieve significant economic growth.The white paper explains the heroic struggle of Chinese people over all these years and answers a whole range of questions regarding Chinese ideological beliefs, development vision, and determination to act and achieve sustainable growth in the future. This special white paper acknowledges the fact that adequate prosperity cannot be achieved unless it covers every development sector.Hence, this paper gives deep insight into politics, economy, culture, society, environment, climate change, and security and specifies the aspects that help achieve this degree of prosperity.

The emergence of Xiaokang society is only possible in a nation that is void of conflicts and wars. As China is the most populous country in the world, Xiaokang bears the responsibility to uphold standards of prosperity, peace, and development for not only China but also for the world at large.President Xi noted in his keynote address to CPC in February 2021 that China has eradicated extreme poverty and uplifted 10 million people out of poverty per year since the 18th Congress of CPC in 2012. It is pertinent to highlight that China has met the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 10 years ahead of schedule, i.e., in 2020.

It is pertinent to mention that China’s health care system involves 1.35 billion people while the pensions for retired civil servants cover 1 billion yuan. China has also built 80 million houses for 200 million people. The white paper explains in-depth the entire process of how China has been able to achieve the dream of becoming a moderately prosperous society.

This progress assisted China to bridge the wealth gap in society, expand public services, and raise the consumption of local and cultural products to boost made-in-China products. This white paper further explains that China is not a self-centric nation. It achieves development with a deep sense of responsibility. China has assisted the international community to eradicate poverty.We have seen that through its foreign direct investment and other programs including the “Belt and Road” Initiative.

China Pakistan Economic Corridor is one such an example where China is supporting countries like Pakistan to come out of poverty. In this manner, it has contributed to global peace by eradicating poverty and denying any extremist ideology to gain grounds.

 

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China’s vocational training institute set up in Gwadar

November 29, 2021





Chinese funded Technical and Vocational Training Institute Gwadar (TVTI) has been completed at a cost of PKR 2.2 billion. Local students here will be provided technical education for a year, after which they will be referred to Shah Dong Institute of Commerce and Technology in China for a one-year diploma. This is the first vocational institute set up by China and has the capacity to accommodate over 300 students.

ISLAMABAD: The China funded project of Technical and Vocational Training Institute Gwadar (TVTI) has been completed at a cost of Rs2.2 billion.

After one year of technical training at the institute, students would be referred to Shah Dong Institute of Commerce and Technology in China for a one year diploma.Students from Gwadar and adjoining areas will be able to benefit from the technical training institute.

Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Planning Senator Saleem Mandviwala visited the institute and lauded completion of the project. The world-class technical and vocational institute has been set up on six acres and has a capacity of 360 students.

 

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KARACHI, May 6.. (China Economic Net) – More than 700 deserving families of local communities adjacent to Pakistan’s Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project were gifted Ration Hampers during the holy month of Ramadan by Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Company (TCB-1), Shanghai Electric, China’s leading energy equipment manufacturer.

Themed “Food Drive with Love”, the campaign was to guarantee food security of the locals for the year 2022.

Each ration package contains 14 items, including flour, sugar, rice as well as other essential items, suiting regional food habits and ensuring that each family of nearby communities can celebrate Eid al-Fitr with satisfaction and happiness.

“Ramadan is about love, devotion, and caring,” source from TCB-1 told the reporter, adding that on the basis of fully respecting local culture and customs and carrying the sharing and giving spirit, the ration distribution is part of their sincere commitment to improving local community’s livelihood.

As per TCB-1, the ration packages can help relieve some of the burdens faced by local residents and TCB-1 staff felt so rewarded when seeing the heartfelt smiles of these neighbors. Thousands of beneficiaries will enjoy a joyous and peaceful celebration of Eid al-Fitr when receiving the Ramadan hampers.

As the leading developer of Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project, Shanghai Electric is capable of powering 4 million households in Pakistan with 1320 megawatts of indigenous, affordable and reliable electricity after COD. It also shoulders corporate social responsibility (CSR) by donating relief supplies and food to orphanage foundations, initiating Covid-19 vaccination campaigns, launching free Chinese language training programs and so on. Up until now, the project has hired more than 7,000 Pakistani workers in its coal mine and power plant projects in Thar, Sindh, Pakistan.

 

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Chinese firm unveils micro-inverter to aid Pakistan’s rural areas​

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  Chinese firm unveils micro-inverter to aid Pakistan’s rural areas

• Zhejiang Beny Electric Company, a Chinese inverter manufacturer, has just released a line of micro-inverters for household systems
• China Economic Net (CEN), these inverters can assist rural populations in far-flung and isolated portions of Pakistan in making the best use of their limited resources, such as the sun
• Off-grid solar panels are becoming increasingly popular in Pakistan’s rural areas, particularly among the poor who cannot afford traditional lights or large-scale renewable projects
• The maximum output power is up to 721W/channel for PV panels with 60, 66, or 72 cells

 

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Chinese company offers free solar power plants at Bahawalpur hospital​

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Sat, 6 Aug 2022

Aug 06 (APP): China’s renewable energy solutions conglomerate Zonergy has installed four solar power plants at different buildings of BahawalVictoria Hospital in Bahawalpur district of Punjab province.

The plants, having a total peak generation capacity of 325kW, have been installed by the Chinese company free of cost under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agreement with the government of Punjab, China Economic Net (CEN) reported.

A 40kW solar power plant was set up at the hospital’s blood bank, which caters for the whole region. Other plants were installed at the emergency building and cardiac and kidney centres.

The solar plants also have storage facilities, which will resolve the issue of power outages at the hospital’s critical departments. The administration of the hospital has recognised and appreciated Zonergy for the completion of the project at one of the key hospitals in a relatively less-developed area of Punjab.

Zonergy has completed a 300 megawatts solar power plant project in Bahawalpur under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative. The company will expand the project up to 900 MWs with a total investment of US$1.5 billion. The project caters for the need of 200,000 households and has created 3,000 jobs for Pakistani youth.

The company’s CSR initiative also includes an annual internship programme for two public-sector universities of Bahawalpur,installation of solar power plants (20+25 kW) at two degree colleges,a 15 kW solar power plant at the BhailiHigher Secondary School, Multan,5kW solar power plant in emergency departments of two hospitals at Bahawalpur and Multan, development of two resource centres for training on solar and other renewable energy technologies at two universities of Bahawalpur and Multan, installation of 180 kW solar power plant at Nishtar Hospital, Multanand installation of water filtration plant in Bahawalpur.