PESHAWAR: A three-day international seminar on the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will be held here from April 15 to 17.

Organised by China Window, a Chinese cultural centre, in collaboration with Higher Education Commission and Institute of Management sciences, the seminar titled ‘CPEC Phase 2: opportunities and learning from past decade’ is aimed at promoting peace, strengthening regional ties, and enhancing public awareness about CPEC.

China Window Director Naz Parveen while talking to Dawn emphasised the significance of CPEC’s second phase, stating that it was vital to Pakistan’s economic growth and long-term prosperity. She highlighted that such seminars played a key role in projecting a positive image of Pakistan and the region at global stage.

The three-day seminar will feature distinguished speakers and policymakers. The first day’s sessions at the Governor’s House will see eminent personalities sharing an insight, while the second day at a local hotel will bring together provincial officials, experts, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for CPEC’s success.

Participants will not only address challenges from the past decade but also propose innovative solutions to maximize the project’s potential.

Moreover, students, literary figures, and intellectuals will be actively involved to ensure that the event fosters a broad-based, constructive dialogue.

Published in Dawn, April 4th, 2025