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  1. Shehbaz Sharif raises the Kashmir issue at international forums, while Nawaz Sharif initiates development projects and Hanif Abbasi links elections to accession.
  2. Nawaz Sharif laid the foundation for development in Punjab and urged development expectations for the region.

Punjab and China discuss CPEC expansion and economic transformation goals

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Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb met with China's Deputy Head of Mission to discuss expanding cooperation in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and economic growth. Aurangzeb stated that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif played a key role in advancing CPEC. The discussions also covered environmental protection, healthcare, and education, with a plan for an international air quality conference next year.

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Why it matters

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The meeting supports Punjab's goal of achieving business-friendly economic transformation by 2029, which includes developing a strategy to increase exports, promote value addition, and attract investment. Increased CPEC cooperation is expected to expand investment and trade opportunities in Punjab and Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif has raised the Kashmir issue at international forums, while Nawaz Sharif has initiated development projects in the region.

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Who's involved

  • Nawaz SharifFormer prime minister who played a key role in advancing CPEC
  • PunjabThe region setting targets for business-friendly economic transformation
  • ChinaPartner in CPEC cooperation and environmental initiatives
  • Maryam NawazChief Minister under whom Punjab targets economic transformation
  • Government of PunjabThe government setting targets for business-friendly economic transformation

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • ChinaSpeculative

    China could expand its investment and trade opportunities in Punjab through CPEC cooperation.

  • PakistanSpeculative

    Pakistan may experience national economic growth due to increased CPEC cooperation and foreign investment in Punjab.

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