ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and President of Iran Seyed Ebrahim Raisi will jointly inaugurate Mand-Pishin Border Sustenance Marketplace and Polan-Gabd Electricity Transmission Line at Mand-Pishin Border Crossing Point on May 18, 2023.
One of the six border markets to be constructed along the Pak-Iran common border, the Mand-Pishin Border Sustenance Marketplace will provide a thriving platform for increasing cross-border trade, fostering economic growth and opening up new avenues of opportunity for local businesses.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Polan-Gabd Electricity Transmission Line plays a pivotal role in meeting the energy needs of the region including households and businesses by bringing-in additional 100 MW electricity from Iran.
The ministry said that the joint inauguration is a manifestation of the strong commitment of Pakistan and Iran to uplift welfare of residents of the neighboring provinces of Balochistan and Sistan-o-Baluchestan, respectively.
It also serves as a significant stride forward in the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
