ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has requested the Chinese government to accelerate the implementation of the multi-billion dollar ML-1 and KCR projects, as well as vital energy plans, which were agreed upon by the leaders of both countries in November. Following a bilateral meeting on the CPEC, the Ministry of Planning and Development issued a statement seeking the support of the National Development and Reforms Commission (NDRC) and other relevant Chinese institutions to speed up the execution of these crucial projects. The first phase of the $10 billion ML-1 project and the $2 billion KCR project are among the projects Pakistan has requested to be fast-tracked. During a recent visit to China, Pakistan’s representative, Mr. Iqbal, discussed this matter with Li Chunlin, Vice Chairman of China’s NDRC. The two sides reviewed the progress of the CPEC projects and discussed the minutes of the 11th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting in a follow-up meeting on Monday.