Towards operationalisation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the pilot project, first trade convoy moved from Kashgar (Xinjiang) to Gwadar in the first week of November 2016. It was a historic moment for Pakistan to push-start the Flagship Project, CPEC, of China’s overarching initiative of One Belt, One Road (OBOR).
The two week long journey under security arrangements of Special Security Division finally culminated at Gwadar where the grand launching ceremony of “First Pilot Trade Cargo” was held on November 13, 2016. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Nawaz Sharif, former COAS General Raheel Shareef along with ambassadors of fifteen countries including Chinese ambassador and civil/military/business dignitaries from home and abroad.
