ISLAMABAD, 04 August 2021, (TON): Lt-Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa has stepped down from the post of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority chairman.

He said in a tweet from his official handle “I bow my head before Allah Almighty for giving me an opportunity to raise & steer the important institution of CPEC Authority as one window for all CPEC projects, charting the future direction. Wouldn’t have been possible without full confidence and support of the PM & his Govt.”

He also expressed best wishes for Kahlid Mansoor, who has been appoineted as the Special Assistant to PM for CPEC affairs by the PTI government.

Bajwa wrote “Khalid Mansoor sb is fully equipped to take it forward. CPEC is life line for Pakistan, it will transform us into a progressive and fully developed country InshaAllah.”

Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar thanked Bajwa for his services in moving CPEC forward and playing a vital role in broadening the scope of the multi-billion dollar project.

Minister said in a tweet “His dedication and commitment was a source of great strength and support.”