CPEC is not about a few scattered projects or an array of initiatives aligned more with Chinese interest rather than benefiting Pakistan. Neither is CPEC about the debt circle that China has been accused of using to snarl less developed countries to enhance its clout in the region.
China calls it a "Donation" | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Pakistan's largest airport is now operational. The Chinese-built airport in Gwadar in Balochistan is now up and running. The first flight landed there,
The airport is expected to boost trade and connectivity, but also intensifies India’s concerns about China’s potential military presence in the region.
According to the reports, the Pakistani government is reluctant to allow the presence of Chinese military forces in a region like Gwadar, as it could anger the United States and spark domestic opposition.
Pakistan and China were recently at loggerheads over the control and ownership of Gwadar Port with Islamabad stating that the port, which was built with substantial Chinese investment, belongs solely to Pakistan and won't be handed over to any foreign entity.
Pakistan often finds itself in the headlines, whether for its leaders like Imran Khan, its economic challenges, U.S. sanctions, revenue deficit, ICC Men's Champions Trophy, or its disputes with Afghanistan.
Pakistani officials announced on Monday the formal launch of the country’s largest airport, located in the restive Balochistan province. The Gwadar International Airport, built with financial assistance from China, has an annual passenger capacity of 400,000.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, highlighted China’s remarkable economic and social progress, emphasizing
Pakistani authorities say the country's largest airport, which was built and funded by Beijing, has become operational in the restive southwest province of Balochistan.
The New Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province achieved a significant milestone as it received its first Airbus on Tuesday, the airport's manager said. The special flight from the United Arab Emirates landed at the airport,
China and Pakistan, often referred to as “iron brothers” and once celebrated as steadfast allies, are currently navigating a complex phase in their relationship. This evolution is characterized by efforts to revive strained economic and strategic ties, particularly in the context of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Pakistan PM Sharif hails Gwadar International Airport, funded by China, as a 'gift' that will benefit the entire country. The airport is a key part of the CPEC project, aimed at boosting trade and regional connectivity.