The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a $46 billion investment in infrastructure projects between China and Pakistan that aims to expand Pakistan's economy. CPEC's history began with the Karakoram Highway in 1959 and Gwadar port, with later state visits cementing plans in 2006. CPEC will bring an estimated $46 billion investment, 700,000 new jobs, improved energy infrastructure and transportation links, and transfer of technology to Pakistan. However, some have expressed concerns about Chinese motives, costs, and opposition from some Baloch nationalists and Gwadar residents.

1. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST GRACIOUS AND
MERCIFUL

2. CHINA–PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC)

3. POINTS OF DISCUSSION
Brief detail of CPEC
History of CPEC
Benefits of CPEC to Pakistan
Concerns about CPEC

4. BRIEF DETAIL OF CPEC
The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor often referred to by the
acronym CPEC, is a collection of projects currently under construction
at a cost of $46 billion intended to rapidly expand and upgrade
Pakistani infrastructure as well as deepen and broaden economic links
between Pakistan and the People's Republic of China.

5. HISTORY OF CPEC
Construction of the Karakoram Highway beginning in 1959
Gwadar port
Events of 2006
State visit of Pakistani President and Prime minister to China
State visit of Chinese President to Pakistan

6. BENEFITS OF CPEC TO PAKISTAN
Investment of $46 billion
700,000 direct jobs between 2015–2030
Improvement in Energy sector
Good travelling channels
Transfer of technology

7. CONCERNS ABOUT CPEC
Hidden interest of China
Allegations by KPK provincial assembly
Controversy over finances
Opposition from Baloch nationalists
Concerns expressed by Gwadar residents

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