Students invited to write on CPEC’s 10 years

The Chinese Consulate in Lahore and the Institute of International Relations and Media Research (IIRMR) are jointly organising a nationwide essay competition titled ‘CPEC 10 years on, grassroot level impacts and improvement in socioeconomic status of the general public in Pakistan’.

The essay competition will last for 30 days from March 1, invoking students’ insights and intellectual perceptions on the subject of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s contribution in the public sphere, role in modern skills enhancement, job creation, merits and demerits in the wellbeing of common people, youth and women empowerment and unexplored areas that may help incentivise all and sundry to grow and flourish in the new era.

The Chinese Consulate, in a statement, asked students hailing from all provinces, especially AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan to participate in the competition.

“This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launching of CPEC. As the landmark project of the Belt and Road Initiative, CPEC not only has promoted socio-economic development in Pakistan, but more importantly has brought tangible benefits to each and every Pakistani across the country. You may not suffer the frequent power cuts. You may spend less time traveling from Karachi to Peshawar. You may make more profits by planting crops in collaboration with Chinese agronomists. You may be provided jobs and internships,” the statement added.

IIRMR Chairman Muhammad Mehdi and President Yasir Habib Khan said educated youth could play a vital role in the CPEC through their productive thoughts, written expressions and practical involvement.