QUETTA: Commander Southern Comma
nd Lt General Amir Riaz has said that India can take benefit from Chi
na Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) if it shuns hostility towards Pakistan.
Speaking at an awards distribution ceremony at Balochistan FC Headquarters, he said that Indi
a should shun enmity with Pakistan and join the CPEC along with Iran, Afghanistan and other Central Asian countries and enjoy its benefits.
He praised the efforts of the FC personnel in the fight against terrorism. He further added that around 700 FC personnel had laid down their lives defending the country.
He said that Balochistan has faced terrorism at large scale for the last 10 years and the militants have imposed their own ideology on the common people. He said Balochistan is on the path to economic development and the common people could not
be misled by the self-exiled leaders anymore.
“The catchy slogans will not w
ork because the people are aware of their designs and they cannot
be misled,” Lt General Amir Riaz said.
He said Pakistan and its neighbouring countries could benefit from CPEC projects while the people can enjoy peace and stability by cooperating with the FC.