General Retd. Asim Bajwa resigns as CPEC Authority chief

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& support of the PM & his Govt-1/2

— Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimSBajwa) August 3, 2021

"I bow my head before Allah Almighty for giving me an opportunity to raise and steer the important institution of CPEC Authority as one window for all CPEC projects, charting the future direction," he said in a tweet.

He also thanked the government and Prime Minister Imran Khan for their support during his appointment.

Prime Minister Imran Khan accpeted the resignation and approved the appointment of Khalid Mansoor as his Adviser on CPEC affairs.

I want to thank @AsimSBajwa for his services in moving CPEC forward and playing a vital role in broadening of the CPEC scope with a transition to second phase of CPEC. His dedication and commitment was a source of great strength and support

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) August 3, 2021

I welcome khalid mansoor to the team as SAPM for CPEC affairs. His vast corporate experience , with extensive work with Chinese companies and his direct involvement in leading some of the biggest CPEC projects makes him an ideal person to lead the next phase of CPEC

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) August 3, 2021

Federal Minister Asad Umar also confirmed the resignation of Asim Bajwa in his tweet and welcomed Khalid Mansoor. 

He thanked Bajwa for his services in moving CPEC forward and playing a vital role in broadening the project's scope.

"I welcome Khalid Mansoor to the team as SAPM for CPEC affairs. His vast corporate experience , with extensive work with Chinese companies and his direct involvement in leading some of the biggest CPEC projects makes him an ideal person to lead the next phase of CPEC," the minister said in the tweet.