Punjab Minister for Higher Education Syed Raza Ali Gillani has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor will prove to be a game changer not only for the two countries but for the whole region. The Minister was addressing the inauguration session of three days International CPEC Conference in Punjab University arranged by Department of History and Pakistan Studies in collaboration with Higher Education Department Punjab. Syed Raza Ali Gillani said that CPEC is an important milestone to a developed and prosperous Pakistan. The success of this historical project will also bring overseas Pakistanis back to their motherland with honor and grace, he added. He said that completion of CPEC and Gwadar Port will boost economic activities in Pakistan and value of Pakistani Rupee will enhance many times. Acting Vice Chancellor PU, Prof. Dr. Taqi Zahid Butt, Vice Chancellor Benazir Shaheed University Peshawar, Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, Vice President Nanjing University China Prof. Dr. Zhu Qinbao, Dean Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Chairperson Department of History and Pakistan Studies PU, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Chawla, DG Punjab Higher Education Commission Dr. Shahid Soroya, Director Department of History Nanjing University China Prof. Dr. Yu Wenjie, Delegates from England, Australia, Poland, China and Pakistan were among the attendees of the conference. While addressing the Inaugural session as Chief Guest, the Provincial Minister said that we really appreciate China for its solid stance over CPEC and its will to face other world powers apposing he project. Acting VC PU, Prof. Dr. Taqi Zahid Butt said that keeping the projects’ importance in mind we have established CPEC Integrated Center in PU. He said that the conference will help in clearing the doubts regarding CPEC while explaining its significance for the nation. Vice Chancellor Benazir Shaheed University Peshawar, Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana briefed the session regarding many aspects of CPEC and its benefits. Vice President Nanjing University China, Prof. Dr. Zhu Qinbao said in his address that more collaboration is required between China and Pakistani Universities for students and faculty exchange programs.
