It is argued that the development of SEZ under CPEC would accelerate employment opportunities and reduce poverty. In 2019, China expressed willingness to provide financial support to 16 projects of socio-economic development under CPEC. Last year, China and Pakistan have signed a MoU to enhance cooperation on commerce based poverty alleviation program. Pakistan is also keen to learn from China’s experience of poverty eradication.
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http://www.cpec.gov.pk/news/130