{"id":456601,"date":"2025-01-21T08:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T03:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=456601"},"modified":"2025-01-21T08:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T03:55:10","slug":"china-always-played-key-role-in-pakistans-development-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/china-always-played-key-role-in-pakistans-development-pm\/","title":{"rendered":"China always played key role in Pakistan\u2019s development: PM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has termed the commencement of flights from Gwadar Airport as another milestone in making Gwadar a crucial link between Central and Eastern Asia, the Middle East and Gulf countries.<br \/>\nIn a statement on Monday, he said the operationalization of Gwadar Airport is a significant step toward enhancing communication links not just for Pakistan but for the entire region.<br \/>\nThe Prime Minister said we are now closer to realizing the shared commitment to the development of Pakistan and the region through CPEC initiated by Chinese President Xi Jinping and former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.<br \/>\nExpressing gratitude to the Chinese leadership, the Prime Minister said Gwadar Airport, equipped with international facilities is a prime example of the strong friendship between Pakistan and China.<br \/>\nShehbaz Sharif said China is Pakistan\u2019s exemplary brother who has always played a key role in the country\u2019s development.<br \/>\nHe also commended Minister of Defence and Aviation Khawaja Asif, the Government of Balochistan, security officers, personnel, and military leadership for their tireless efforts in the construction of the airport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has termed the commencement of flights from Gwadar Airport as another milestone in making Gwadar a crucial link between Central and Eastern Asia, the Middle East and Gulf countries. 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