The document discusses China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $46 billion investment in infrastructure projects connecting China and Pakistan. CPEC aims to improve connectivity between China and the Middle East/Africa by shortening trade routes through Pakistan. It will benefit both countries by boosting Pakistan's economy and providing China cheaper access to markets. However, there are also risks like security issues and concerns from India. Overall CPEC is seen as a potential game-changer that could significantly increase trade and regional development if implemented successfully.
Call Girls In Sikandarpur Gurgaon ❤️8860477959_Russian 100% Genuine Escorts I...
CPEC
1.
2. China Pakistan economic corridor (CEPC) is bouquet of
infrastructure projects currently under construction throughout
Pakistan, at a cost of $46 billion. China’s investment in CPEC is
not small; The funds are equal to a fifth of Pakistan’s annual
GDP and more than twice the entire amount of foreign direct
investment Pakistan has received since 2008.
Why china invested huge amount? There would be some reason
behind this. In this article we discuss how much china Pakistan
economic Corridor (CPEC) is beneficial for Pakistan and China? Is
it game changer for Pakistan? Which country gets more
advantage from CPEC?
3. After completion of the corridor, it will become a primary
gateway for trade between China and Africa and the Middle
East. It is expected that this corridor will help cut the 12,000
kilometer route.
There are a lot of benefit of CPEC but there are also some risk
involve related to security, India involvement, separatist
rebellion in Baluchistan and Economic factor.
4. • The karakoram highway (kkh) was started in 1959 and was
completed in 1979 (open to the public since 1986).
• It connects China's Xinjiang region with Pakistan's Gilgit–
Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions.
• Chinese interest in Pakistan's deep-water at Gwadar had
been created generate by 1998 and in 2002 China began
construction at Gwadar port which was completed in 2006.
• May 2013 when Chinese Premier Li Keqiang emphasized the
construction of the CPEC during his visit to Pakistan. He
signed the CPEC agreement at that time.
7. From To Distance(Km) Status
Burhan D.I. Khan 280 Feasibility in Process
D.I.Khan Mughalkot 124 Existing road being improved under ADB Finance
Mughalkot Zhob 181 Existing road being improved under ADB Finance
Zhob Quetta 331 Completed
Quetta Surab 221 Completed
Surab Hoshab 449 Construction In Progress
Hoshab Gwadar 193 Construction In Progress
Total 1,669 Total distance from Khunjrab to Gwadar through Western Corridor is 2,453
Km.
8. EASTERN CORRIDOR
From To Distance(km) Status Planed Period
Khunjrab
Raikot (including Atta
Abad Lake) 335 Completed 2018-23
Raikot Thakot (N-35) 270 Planning Stage 2016-20
Thakot Havelian 118
Under
Construction
2015-18
Havelian
M1 (Burhan) E-35
59
Under
Construction
M1 (Burhan)
Gojra (M-1, M-2, M4)
402 Completed 2013-18
Gojra Khanewal (M-4) 127
Under
Construction
Khanewal Multan (M-4 Ext.) 57 Completed 2016-20
Multan) Sukkur (M-5) 392
Under
Construction
2018-23
9. EASTERN CORRIDOR
From To Distance(KM) Status Planed
Period
Sukkur Hyderabad
296
Under Construction
2017-20
Hyderabad Karachi
136
Under
Implementation 2016-18
Sukkur Wangu Hills (M-
8)
192 Under Construction 2018-2023
Wangu Hills Khuzdar
113
Near Completion
2013-18
Khuzdar Basima
110
Detail Design in
Progress 2013-18
Basima -
Hoshab
Gwadar
400
Completed
2013-17
10. 72%
25%
1% 2%
Energy ($33.8 billion)
Infrastructure ($11.8
billion)
Communication ($44
Million)
Cotton biotech research
11.
12. POWER PROECT
COAL HYDRO SOLAR WIND Total Energy
produce
Sahiwal
(1320MW)
Suki (870MW) Bahawalpur
(1000MW)
Jhimpir (350MW)
Sindh (3960MW) Karot(720MW)
Muzaffargarh
(1320MW)
Rahim yar khan
(1320MW)
Gwadar
(300MW)
Port Qasim
(1320MW)
9540 MW 1590 MW 1000 MW 350 MW 12480 MW
Energy short fall in Pakistan 6500 MW
Surplus 5980MW
13. •Wind Energy
Jhimpir wind Power project
Dawood Wind Power Project
•Coal Power Plant
Hubco Coal-fired Power Plant Project
Development of Private Hydro Power Projects
•Nuclear Power Plant
Kanupp-II, Kanupp-III.
•Coal Power Plant
Zonergy 9x100 MW solar project in Punjab
•Hydro Power Plant
720MW Karot Hydropower Project
Development of Private Hydro Power Projects
14. Gwadar Port up gradation
Lahore Karachi Motorway
Peshawar Karachi Motorway
Havelian-Khujerab Railway
Hazara Motorway
Gwadar Ratodero Motorway
Gwadar International Airport
Lahore Orange Lane Metro Train
15.
16.
17.
18.
19. Strategic and economic trade routes.
Development of Infrastructure.
Connect all the Province.
Development of Fata, KPK and Baluchistan.
Job opportunities
CPEC from all counts will prove a game changer
Investments by China will boost Pakistan’s $274 billion
GDP by over 15 %
Given the solid foundations of friendship
20. Chinese industries are facing problems to compete in
global market due to high transportation cost and
delivery time.
China is using a longest way due to which transportation
cost and time increases, which gives a competitive edge
to competitors e.g. Japan, USA
21.
22. It would decrease the travel distance and cost greatly
from China to Gulf.
Even if China uses CPEC for 50% of its Oil supplies then
it will save $6 Million every day, almost $2 billion every
year.
Independent path from India and USA’s interference.
New business market in another country.
23. FTA leads to threat for local markets and local
manufacturers
Disturb of local industries
Difficult to compete chine’s product in market
Dependent to China
CPEC and Balochistan issue
CPEC and KPK issue
Security issue
India Concern
24. Natural Gateway for China
Positive response by both countries through mutual
cooperation
Both countries are keen to enhance trade activities
Infrastructural improvement and Development of Dams
Stability of economy by investment in different sectors