Thatta's Wind Projects Illuminate CPEC Achievements
All 12 wind power projects in Thatta, Sindh, with a 610 MW capacity, are now connected to the national grid, contributing green energy to rural areas along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Yang Jianduo, chief representative of PowerChina in Pakistan, emphasized the portfolio's significance, generating 20,000 jobs and reducing 2 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
In the context of CPEC's 10th anniversary, the Second Conference of the Global Economic Development and Security Forum highlighted successful CPEC achievements. By the end of 2022, CPEC brought $25.4 billion in direct investment, 236,000 jobs, 510 km of expressways, and 8,000 MW of power supply. The Changsha conference underscored the transformative impact, with over 2,500 attendees exploring the interplay between development and security.
Returning to Pakistan in 2021, Tabi Satti praised BRI for bringing broad development opportunities. As CPEC progresses, the China-funded New Gwadar International Airport and Gwadar East-Bay Expressway are nearing operation, and investments pour into the Rashakai Special Economic Zone's first phase. Experience the evolution of CPEC from vision to reality over the past decade.