Overview

• Officials outlined five thematic corridors—Growth, Innovation, Green, Livelihood and Regional Connectivity—aligned with Pakistan’s 5Es framework to steer a people‑centric second phase.
• Pakistan reported 85% Chinese financing for the Thakot Dry Port–KKH realignment with a 2028 completion target and an immediate push to start bidding while finalizing the financing agreement.
• The ML‑1 railway upgrade was flagged as urgent, with a blended financing proposal that would tap AIIB for Multan–Rohri and ADB for Karachi–Rohri to accelerate delivery.
• A youth and technology package featured 10,000 joint PhD scholarships, new innovation hubs and vocational programs, plus Digital Silk Road initiatives including 5G, fiber networks and AI labs.
• Governance steps include an updated CPEC Long Term Plan to be published within 90 days, semiannual JCC meetings with quarterly working groups, a proposed May 2026 JCC in Islamabad and renewed security assurances for Chinese personnel.