ISLAMABAD, August 14, 2025 — Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir, attending the Independence Day ceremony organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries as chief guest, congratulated the nation on its 78th Independence Day and paid tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistan’s founders. He described August 14 as a reminder of the need for unity, stability, and collective effort for national development.
Urging political leaders to rise above party affiliations, he called for a joint strategy to ensure economic progress. He appealed to traders and investors to take a central role in strengthening Pakistan’s economy and emphasized the government’s reform measures to improve the business climate and promote investment, particularly in underdeveloped regions.
The Deputy Chairman lauded the patriotism of the people of Balochistan, highlighting Gwadar’s potential to transform Pakistan’s economic destiny. He urged the media to project a positive image of the country and concluded the event with a commemorative cake-cutting and presentation of a shield in his honor.
Report by Irfan Siddiqui
Gwadar Will Change Pakistan’s Economic Destiny, Says Syedal Khan Nasir
ISLAMABAD, August 14, 2025 — Speaking at the “CPEC in My Eyes” seminar alongside Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir described the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as a symbol of decades-long friendship, mutual trust, and shared prosperity between the two countries.
He stressed that CPEC is more than just infrastructure, roads, and power plants; it is a vision for hope, partnership, and inclusive growth. Since 2015, the project has created over 236,000 jobs, added more than 8,000 megawatts of electricity to the national grid, and revolutionized infrastructure nationwide.
Calling Gwadar the “heart and gateway” of CPEC, he said its development would benefit not just Balochistan but the entire region, helping to reduce economic disparities. He urged greater private sector involvement, technology transfer, and industrial growth to maximize CPEC’s benefits, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to deepening cooperation with China.
Report by Irfan Siddiqui
Balochistan’s Sacrifices a Source of Pride for the Nation: Deputy Chairman Senate
ISLAMABAD, August 14, 2025 — Addressing members of the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries, Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir praised the patriotism of the people of Balochistan, calling their sacrifices for Pakistan unmatched. He said that from Khyber to Karachi, Pakistan’s unity is its greatest strength, and Gwadar’s development will send a message of progress from Gwadar to Gilgit.
He commended traders for their resilience in difficult times and pledged that his office doors would always be open to them. Stressing the importance of promoting women’s participation in trade organizations, he also assured that the government’s central focus remains on resolving traders’ issues.
The Deputy Chairman called upon the media to highlight Pakistan’s positive image globally and avoid negative narratives about provinces, emphasizing that economic unity is as important as political unity in ensuring a prosperous future for the country.
Report by Irfan Siddiqui
