It is a draft paper on CPEC. It is a deep analysis of the results of CPEC on Pakistan and its inhabitants. The price Pakistan is paying and the returns it will get.
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)Asad Afridi
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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a regional development project that aims to improve connectivity between China and Pakistan. It includes projects in energy, infrastructure, and Gwadar Port. CPEC's vision is to improve lives through bilateral cooperation on transportation, trade, investment, and people-to-people ties. Major energy projects include coal and solar power plants. Infrastructure projects include road and rail improvements. CPEC could benefit the region through economic growth, but also faces risks including internal conflicts and concerns from other countries.
The document summarizes the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $46 billion investment program between China and Pakistan. CPEC aims to connect Gwadar Port in Pakistan to China's Xinjiang region through a network of roads, railways, and pipelines to improve connectivity and trade. It will fund several infrastructure projects including upgrading ports and roads, as well as energy projects like wind and solar farms. CPEC is expected to provide significant economic benefits to both countries by reducing trade costs, boosting GDP, and creating jobs, while also improving infrastructure in less developed parts of Pakistan. However, it may face challenges from security issues along roads in Balochistan and ensuring balanced trade between the countries
Presentation on China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Cpec is initiative of Pakistan and China to reduce the travel costs and improve the economy of both countries.
The document summarizes the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a collection of infrastructure projects that are currently under construction throughout Pakistan. CPEC will establish road, rail, and oil pipeline links between China's Xinjiang province and Pakistan's Gwadar Port. The projects aim to expand trade and cooperation between China and Pakistan with benefits including boosting both countries' economies, providing energy and infrastructure development for Pakistan, and giving China improved access to the Middle East and Africa. However, some challenges include threats of terrorism, political instability, and risks of unbalanced trade negatively impacting local Pakistani industries.
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a $46 billion investment by China in Pakistan that aims to improve connectivity between the two countries. CPEC will upgrade infrastructure like roads, railways, and pipelines to provide China easier access to the Middle East and African markets. It will also establish an economic corridor to boost trade, energy, and industrial cooperation. CPEC is expected to benefit both countries by shortening trade routes for China and developing infrastructure and industries in Pakistan.
The document summarizes the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a collection of infrastructure projects that connect China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. CPEC includes road, rail, and pipeline projects worth over $55 billion that aim to improve connectivity between China and Pakistan. The projects will reduce China's transportation costs and time to Middle Eastern oil supplies while expanding access to new markets for China. CPEC is also expected to boost Pakistan's infrastructure, energy supplies, and economy, particularly in Balochistan province. Some concerns about debt sustainability and effects on local industries are noted.
The document discusses the Pak-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. It outlines the history of Pakistan-China relations since 1950 and major infrastructure projects undertaken as part of CPEC, including the Gwadar Port and Karakoram Highway. The objectives of CPEC include increasing bilateral trade, providing China access to the Indian Ocean, and promoting economic development in Pakistan through investments and job creation. While CPEC offers advantages like reduced trade costs and regional stability, it also poses risks such as increasing Pakistan's economic dependence on China.
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)Asad Afridi
in this ppt we gathered a lot of information about China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
CPEC is the abbreviation.
these slides contain about cpec project .............
comment for any kind of Problems.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a regional development project that aims to improve connectivity between China and Pakistan. It includes projects in energy, infrastructure, and Gwadar Port. CPEC's vision is to improve lives through bilateral cooperation on transportation, trade, investment, and people-to-people ties. Major energy projects include coal and solar power plants. Infrastructure projects include road and rail improvements. CPEC could benefit the region through economic growth, but also faces risks including internal conflicts and concerns from other countries.
The document summarizes the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $46 billion investment program between China and Pakistan. CPEC aims to connect Gwadar Port in Pakistan to China's Xinjiang region through a network of roads, railways, and pipelines to improve connectivity and trade. It will fund several infrastructure projects including upgrading ports and roads, as well as energy projects like wind and solar farms. CPEC is expected to provide significant economic benefits to both countries by reducing trade costs, boosting GDP, and creating jobs, while also improving infrastructure in less developed parts of Pakistan. However, it may face challenges from security issues along roads in Balochistan and ensuring balanced trade between the countries
Presentation on China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Cpec is initiative of Pakistan and China to reduce the travel costs and improve the economy of both countries.
The document summarizes the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a collection of infrastructure projects that are currently under construction throughout Pakistan. CPEC will establish road, rail, and oil pipeline links between China's Xinjiang province and Pakistan's Gwadar Port. The projects aim to expand trade and cooperation between China and Pakistan with benefits including boosting both countries' economies, providing energy and infrastructure development for Pakistan, and giving China improved access to the Middle East and Africa. However, some challenges include threats of terrorism, political instability, and risks of unbalanced trade negatively impacting local Pakistani industries.
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a $46 billion investment by China in Pakistan that aims to improve connectivity between the two countries. CPEC will upgrade infrastructure like roads, railways, and pipelines to provide China easier access to the Middle East and African markets. It will also establish an economic corridor to boost trade, energy, and industrial cooperation. CPEC is expected to benefit both countries by shortening trade routes for China and developing infrastructure and industries in Pakistan.
The document summarizes the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a collection of infrastructure projects that connect China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. CPEC includes road, rail, and pipeline projects worth over $55 billion that aim to improve connectivity between China and Pakistan. The projects will reduce China's transportation costs and time to Middle Eastern oil supplies while expanding access to new markets for China. CPEC is also expected to boost Pakistan's infrastructure, energy supplies, and economy, particularly in Balochistan province. Some concerns about debt sustainability and effects on local industries are noted.
The document discusses the Pak-China Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. It outlines the history of Pakistan-China relations since 1950 and major infrastructure projects undertaken as part of CPEC, including the Gwadar Port and Karakoram Highway. The objectives of CPEC include increasing bilateral trade, providing China access to the Indian Ocean, and promoting economic development in Pakistan through investments and job creation. While CPEC offers advantages like reduced trade costs and regional stability, it also poses risks such as increasing Pakistan's economic dependence on China.
Importance , advantages of Cpec , disadvantages of CPEC , Cpec Benefits to China , Cpec Benefits To Pakistan , Pakistan China Relations , Karakoram Highway , Major Projects Under Cpec , Railway Motorway Projects , Opportunities Of Cpec
China's economy has transitioned to medium-high speed growth, and China faces challenges in sustaining growth and taking a larger global role. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative aims to address these through infrastructure projects in Pakistan, including energy, road, rail, and port projects totaling $45.69 billion. CPEC provides opportunities for trade, logistics and other industries, but also challenges for Pakistan in ensuring local participation and benefits.
The document summarizes China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project between China and Pakistan. CPEC aims to improve connectivity between China and the Middle East through Pakistan. It involves numerous energy and transportation projects, including roads, railways, and pipelines. CPEC is expected to bring significant economic benefits to both countries by reducing costs, boosting trade, and improving infrastructure development in Pakistan. Some challenges to CPEC include security threats, political instability, and concerns about equitable regional development within Pakistan.
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of infrastructure projects worth $62 billion that are connecting China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. The CPEC will link Pakistan's road, rail, and pipeline networks to China as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. It includes numerous energy and infrastructure projects, including wind farms, hydroelectric dams, coal mines, and nuclear power plants. The CPEC is expected to bring numerous economic benefits to both China and Pakistan through increased trade, reduced costs and travel times for goods transport, and infrastructure development in Pakistan.
The impact of pak china ecconomic corridore cpecMuhammad salman
The document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. It notes that CPEC will benefit not only China and Pakistan, but also other countries in the region by improving connectivity. CPEC involves upgrading Pakistan's road, rail, and energy infrastructure at a total cost of $46 billion. It is expected to boost Pakistan's GDP by 15% and create numerous jobs. CPEC will reduce China's trade route distances and costs to the Middle East and Africa. Some potential hurdles to completing CPEC include economic, political, and social challenges, as well as issues relating to India, Baloch militancy, and the United States.
The document discusses the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a project to build a road connecting Kashgar, China to Gwadar Port in Pakistan. CPEC aims to improve energy and communication infrastructure in Pakistan and regional connectivity. At a cost of $46-51 billion, CPEC will shorten China's oil import route from the Middle East by 12,000 km. CPEC passes through several Pakistani provinces and regions and ends in the disputed territory of Kashmir. The project is expected to boost Pakistan's economy, but some note disadvantages like threats to local industries and issues in the Balochistan region where part of CPEC is being constructed.
Cpec issue and its significance in international diplomacyAshish jha
The document discusses the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a project to build a road connecting Kashgar, China to Gwadar Port in Pakistan. CPEC aims to improve energy and communication infrastructure in Pakistan and regional connectivity. At a cost of $46-51 billion, CPEC will shorten China's oil import route from the Middle East by 12,000 km. CPEC passes through several Pakistani provinces and regions and ends in the disputed territory of Kashmir. The project is expected to boost Pakistan's economy, but some note disadvantages like threats to local industries and issues related to the disputed Kashmir region.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a framework for infrastructure development and economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. It aims to improve connectivity between China's Xinjiang province and Pakistan's Gwadar Port through transport infrastructure, energy projects, and special economic zones. CPEC will upgrade the Karakoram Highway and construct new roads, railways, and pipelines to facilitate trade and reduce costs. It also involves developing Gwadar Port to boost trade and provide China with improved access to the Indian Ocean. CPEC is expected to significantly increase bilateral trade and investment, promote regional development and stability, and benefit other countries in the region through expanded connectivity and trade routes.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of infrastructure projects that links China's northwest Xinjiang province to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. The CPEC will upgrade existing roads and construct new highways, railways and energy projects. It aims to improve connectivity between China and Pakistan and boost trade. The CPEC will benefit both countries by reducing China's transportation costs and providing Pakistan with infrastructure development and job opportunities. It could boost Pakistan's GDP by over 15% and establish an independent trade route for China. However, some argue it may also lead to threats for local Pakistani industries and increase economic dependence on China.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a $51 billion investment in Pakistani infrastructure and energy projects. It aims to expand roads, railways and pipelines to connect China's Xinjiang province to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. The projects are expected to boost Pakistan's economy by adding 2-2.5% annual growth and creating over 700,000 jobs by 2030. CPEC is seen as extending China's One Belt, One Road initiative and is a major part of China's development plan.
The document discusses China-Pakistan relations and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It summarizes that CPEC involves $62 billion in infrastructure investments in energy and transportation projects across Pakistan. This includes roads, railways, pipelines, and optical fiber cables for information networks. CPEC is intended to expand regional connectivity and promote balanced development between China's western region and Pakistan's economy. The economic corridor seeks to significantly upgrade Pakistan's infrastructure and strengthen trade ties between the two countries.
The document discusses Pakistan's foreign policy, its principles, phases and relationships with key countries like India and China. It notes Pakistan's foreign policy aims to preserve national security, promote world peace and cordial relations with Muslim countries. Major phases included the era of alliances when Pakistan joined SEATO and Baghdad Pact, and the era of bilateralism when Zulfikar Ali Bhutto adopted an independent foreign policy. Key topics covered include the India-Pakistan relationship, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Bhutto's stance at the UN.
Pak china relations : Media & Current Affairs : Student CollaborationAli Haider Saeed
An illustration of student-teacher collaborative discussion model in the subject of Media & Current Affairs during the Fall session 2020, Students engaged in the discussion on Cino-Pak Relations
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major project between China and Pakistan that aims to connect China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's Gwadar port. The CPEC will benefit Baluchistan province through various infrastructure and development projects focused on improving transportation links, expanding the port at Gwadar, increasing energy production, and developing industries. Ten projects are outlined for Baluchistan, including building roads, an airport, expanding the port, increasing energy production through coal power plants, and improving water infrastructure, healthcare, education, and industries in Gwadar. The CPEC is projected to significantly boost Pakistan's economy by transforming Gwadar into a major
The document discusses the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and China, covering their diplomatic, economic, military, and nuclear cooperation. It notes that Pakistan was the first Muslim country to establish diplomatic relations with China in 1951. Since then, the two countries have strengthened ties across many areas and embarked on joint infrastructure projects through their China-Pakistan Economic Corridor initiative. The relationship is described as an "all-weather strategic cooperative partnership" that is mutually beneficial.
The document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which aims to connect the Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Xinjiang in China. It will cost over $46 billion and include projects in transportation infrastructure like upgrading Pakistan's railway system and constructing the Orange Line rapid transit system, as well as developing the Gwadar Port through building an international airport and expressways. CPEC also includes financing Chinese liquefied natural gas transport and power projects in Pakistan through concessionary loans of up to 2% interest. Some challenges to CPEC include criticism on political forums, incorporation issues between provinces, and security concerns.
The document analyzes the benefits and challenges of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. CPEC is a $51 billion investment that aims to connect China and Pakistan through infrastructure projects like roads, railways and pipelines. It is expected to rapidly expand Pakistan's infrastructure and deepen economic ties with China. The project will create 700,000 jobs in Pakistan and boost annual economic growth by 2-2.5 percentage points. However, political unrest, security issues, and objections from some Pakistani political parties pose challenges to its successful completion.
CPEC is a $46 billion Chinese investment in Pakistan that aims to boost Pakistan's economy through infrastructure projects like roads, railways, and pipelines. It is Pakistan's portion of China's One Belt One Road initiative and will connect China to the Middle East through the port of Gwadar in Pakistan. The project faces opposition from India and the US, who do not want to see increased Chinese influence. It has the potential to transform Pakistan's economy, especially in Balochistan province, by bringing investment and jobs. However, there are also concerns about debt and corruption that could undermine the project's goals. Overall CPEC is economically important for both China and Pakistan's development.
Cpec will galvanize industrailization and employment in pakistanAyesha Majid
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework of regional
connectivity. Through CPEC China aims to connect its eastern side through
Kashgar to the warm waters of Arabian Sea through Pakistan as it will be
shorter and safer for china to transport goods via this route than through the
china sea to the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding areas. CPEC will not only
benefit China and Pakistan but will have positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan,
India, Central Asian Republics, and the region. Through the enhancement of
geographical linkages having improved road, rail and air transportation system
with frequent and free exchanges of growth and people to people contact,
enhancing understanding through academic, cultural and regional knowledge
and culture, activity of higher volume of flow of trade and businesses, producing
and moving energy to have more optimal businesses and enhancement of cooperation by the win-win model will result in well connected, integrated region
of shared destiny, harmony and development.
Importance , advantages of Cpec , disadvantages of CPEC , Cpec Benefits to China , Cpec Benefits To Pakistan , Pakistan China Relations , Karakoram Highway , Major Projects Under Cpec , Railway Motorway Projects , Opportunities Of Cpec
China's economy has transitioned to medium-high speed growth, and China faces challenges in sustaining growth and taking a larger global role. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative aims to address these through infrastructure projects in Pakistan, including energy, road, rail, and port projects totaling $45.69 billion. CPEC provides opportunities for trade, logistics and other industries, but also challenges for Pakistan in ensuring local participation and benefits.
The document summarizes China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project between China and Pakistan. CPEC aims to improve connectivity between China and the Middle East through Pakistan. It involves numerous energy and transportation projects, including roads, railways, and pipelines. CPEC is expected to bring significant economic benefits to both countries by reducing costs, boosting trade, and improving infrastructure development in Pakistan. Some challenges to CPEC include security threats, political instability, and concerns about equitable regional development within Pakistan.
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of infrastructure projects worth $62 billion that are connecting China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. The CPEC will link Pakistan's road, rail, and pipeline networks to China as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. It includes numerous energy and infrastructure projects, including wind farms, hydroelectric dams, coal mines, and nuclear power plants. The CPEC is expected to bring numerous economic benefits to both China and Pakistan through increased trade, reduced costs and travel times for goods transport, and infrastructure development in Pakistan.
The impact of pak china ecconomic corridore cpecMuhammad salman
The document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. It notes that CPEC will benefit not only China and Pakistan, but also other countries in the region by improving connectivity. CPEC involves upgrading Pakistan's road, rail, and energy infrastructure at a total cost of $46 billion. It is expected to boost Pakistan's GDP by 15% and create numerous jobs. CPEC will reduce China's trade route distances and costs to the Middle East and Africa. Some potential hurdles to completing CPEC include economic, political, and social challenges, as well as issues relating to India, Baloch militancy, and the United States.
The document discusses the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a project to build a road connecting Kashgar, China to Gwadar Port in Pakistan. CPEC aims to improve energy and communication infrastructure in Pakistan and regional connectivity. At a cost of $46-51 billion, CPEC will shorten China's oil import route from the Middle East by 12,000 km. CPEC passes through several Pakistani provinces and regions and ends in the disputed territory of Kashmir. The project is expected to boost Pakistan's economy, but some note disadvantages like threats to local industries and issues in the Balochistan region where part of CPEC is being constructed.
Cpec issue and its significance in international diplomacyAshish jha
The document discusses the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a project to build a road connecting Kashgar, China to Gwadar Port in Pakistan. CPEC aims to improve energy and communication infrastructure in Pakistan and regional connectivity. At a cost of $46-51 billion, CPEC will shorten China's oil import route from the Middle East by 12,000 km. CPEC passes through several Pakistani provinces and regions and ends in the disputed territory of Kashmir. The project is expected to boost Pakistan's economy, but some note disadvantages like threats to local industries and issues related to the disputed Kashmir region.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a framework for infrastructure development and economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. It aims to improve connectivity between China's Xinjiang province and Pakistan's Gwadar Port through transport infrastructure, energy projects, and special economic zones. CPEC will upgrade the Karakoram Highway and construct new roads, railways, and pipelines to facilitate trade and reduce costs. It also involves developing Gwadar Port to boost trade and provide China with improved access to the Indian Ocean. CPEC is expected to significantly increase bilateral trade and investment, promote regional development and stability, and benefit other countries in the region through expanded connectivity and trade routes.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of infrastructure projects that links China's northwest Xinjiang province to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. The CPEC will upgrade existing roads and construct new highways, railways and energy projects. It aims to improve connectivity between China and Pakistan and boost trade. The CPEC will benefit both countries by reducing China's transportation costs and providing Pakistan with infrastructure development and job opportunities. It could boost Pakistan's GDP by over 15% and establish an independent trade route for China. However, some argue it may also lead to threats for local Pakistani industries and increase economic dependence on China.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a $51 billion investment in Pakistani infrastructure and energy projects. It aims to expand roads, railways and pipelines to connect China's Xinjiang province to Pakistan's Gwadar Port. The projects are expected to boost Pakistan's economy by adding 2-2.5% annual growth and creating over 700,000 jobs by 2030. CPEC is seen as extending China's One Belt, One Road initiative and is a major part of China's development plan.
The document discusses China-Pakistan relations and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It summarizes that CPEC involves $62 billion in infrastructure investments in energy and transportation projects across Pakistan. This includes roads, railways, pipelines, and optical fiber cables for information networks. CPEC is intended to expand regional connectivity and promote balanced development between China's western region and Pakistan's economy. The economic corridor seeks to significantly upgrade Pakistan's infrastructure and strengthen trade ties between the two countries.
The document discusses Pakistan's foreign policy, its principles, phases and relationships with key countries like India and China. It notes Pakistan's foreign policy aims to preserve national security, promote world peace and cordial relations with Muslim countries. Major phases included the era of alliances when Pakistan joined SEATO and Baghdad Pact, and the era of bilateralism when Zulfikar Ali Bhutto adopted an independent foreign policy. Key topics covered include the India-Pakistan relationship, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Bhutto's stance at the UN.
Pak china relations : Media & Current Affairs : Student CollaborationAli Haider Saeed
An illustration of student-teacher collaborative discussion model in the subject of Media & Current Affairs during the Fall session 2020, Students engaged in the discussion on Cino-Pak Relations
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major project between China and Pakistan that aims to connect China's Xinjiang region to Pakistan's Gwadar port. The CPEC will benefit Baluchistan province through various infrastructure and development projects focused on improving transportation links, expanding the port at Gwadar, increasing energy production, and developing industries. Ten projects are outlined for Baluchistan, including building roads, an airport, expanding the port, increasing energy production through coal power plants, and improving water infrastructure, healthcare, education, and industries in Gwadar. The CPEC is projected to significantly boost Pakistan's economy by transforming Gwadar into a major
The document discusses the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and China, covering their diplomatic, economic, military, and nuclear cooperation. It notes that Pakistan was the first Muslim country to establish diplomatic relations with China in 1951. Since then, the two countries have strengthened ties across many areas and embarked on joint infrastructure projects through their China-Pakistan Economic Corridor initiative. The relationship is described as an "all-weather strategic cooperative partnership" that is mutually beneficial.
The document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which aims to connect the Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Xinjiang in China. It will cost over $46 billion and include projects in transportation infrastructure like upgrading Pakistan's railway system and constructing the Orange Line rapid transit system, as well as developing the Gwadar Port through building an international airport and expressways. CPEC also includes financing Chinese liquefied natural gas transport and power projects in Pakistan through concessionary loans of up to 2% interest. Some challenges to CPEC include criticism on political forums, incorporation issues between provinces, and security concerns.
The document analyzes the benefits and challenges of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. CPEC is a $51 billion investment that aims to connect China and Pakistan through infrastructure projects like roads, railways and pipelines. It is expected to rapidly expand Pakistan's infrastructure and deepen economic ties with China. The project will create 700,000 jobs in Pakistan and boost annual economic growth by 2-2.5 percentage points. However, political unrest, security issues, and objections from some Pakistani political parties pose challenges to its successful completion.
CPEC is a $46 billion Chinese investment in Pakistan that aims to boost Pakistan's economy through infrastructure projects like roads, railways, and pipelines. It is Pakistan's portion of China's One Belt One Road initiative and will connect China to the Middle East through the port of Gwadar in Pakistan. The project faces opposition from India and the US, who do not want to see increased Chinese influence. It has the potential to transform Pakistan's economy, especially in Balochistan province, by bringing investment and jobs. However, there are also concerns about debt and corruption that could undermine the project's goals. Overall CPEC is economically important for both China and Pakistan's development.
Cpec will galvanize industrailization and employment in pakistanAyesha Majid
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework of regional
connectivity. Through CPEC China aims to connect its eastern side through
Kashgar to the warm waters of Arabian Sea through Pakistan as it will be
shorter and safer for china to transport goods via this route than through the
china sea to the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding areas. CPEC will not only
benefit China and Pakistan but will have positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan,
India, Central Asian Republics, and the region. Through the enhancement of
geographical linkages having improved road, rail and air transportation system
with frequent and free exchanges of growth and people to people contact,
enhancing understanding through academic, cultural and regional knowledge
and culture, activity of higher volume of flow of trade and businesses, producing
and moving energy to have more optimal businesses and enhancement of cooperation by the win-win model will result in well connected, integrated region
of shared destiny, harmony and development.
Pakistan and China are not only the atomic powers of the world, but also they have good economic relations. China has invested in many projects in Pakistan, for the development of Pakistan.
The document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. It provides details on the history and aims of CPEC, including connecting China's western region to Pakistan's economy through infrastructure development. CPEC involves road, railway, and pipeline construction to transport oil and gas from Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Kashgar in China. The document outlines several benefits of CPEC for both China and Pakistan as well as some challenges in implementing the project.
China pakistan-economic-corridor-prospects-and-challenges-for-regionalintegra...alimloka
The document discusses the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project and its prospects and challenges for regional integration. It notes that CPEC has the potential to deepen economic ties between China and Pakistan and foster integration between South Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, and West Asia by connecting them through infrastructure projects. However, it also faces several challenges, including regional security issues, political disputes between countries, and internal instability within Pakistan. The document argues that if expanded to include India and Iran, CPEC could transform into a project that promotes even greater economic cooperation and trade integration across the broader region.
Cpec and its impacts of economy and logisticsMuhammad Afzal
The document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project which involves building a transport link between China and Pakistan to incorporate roads, railways, and pipelines. It will connect Kashgar in western China to Pakistan's Gwadar port. The project aims to bring peace and prosperity to South Asia through improving connectivity, overcoming energy crises, developing infrastructure, and establishing economic ties. It is expected to transform Pakistan's economy and trade by attracting investment and cutting trade costs. Key impacts include overcoming Pakistan's energy shortages through investments in power projects, upgrading infrastructure like roads and ports, and boosting economic development through trade and industry.
China Pakistan economic corridor Budget, route and project covered.Sharjeel Khawaja
The document summarizes China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a major project between China and Pakistan that aims to improve connectivity and cooperation. CPEC involves over $60 billion in infrastructure investments in Pakistan, including roads, railways, pipelines, and energy projects. It is seen as an important initiative to develop Pakistan's economy and improve living standards. However, some analysts are concerned it could increase competition with India and others in the region. The document also discusses potential benefits and challenges of CPEC projects.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was launched in 2015 to connect China and Pakistan economically and facilitate trade, however the agreement was not made public. CPEC passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and aims to alter the regional balance of power, with military considerations underpinning the project. While initially projected to revive Pakistan's economy, a decade later CPEC has faced structural issues in Pakistan including political and economic instability, concerns over predatory Chinese trade policies, and increasing insecurity threatening projects. Growing questions around Pakistan's sovereignty have also arisen as it has adopted a client-like relationship with China regarding CPEC.
The document summarizes the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. It discusses the history and objectives of CPEC, which involves $46 billion in transportation and energy infrastructure projects linking China and Pakistan. The benefits to China include shorter trade routes, access to Central/South Asia and the Middle East, and operational rights to the Gwadar port. Pakistan will benefit from increased economic growth, jobs, and security. Challenges include security threats near Gwadar and from the Taliban, as well as India's concerns about China's growing influence.
The document summarizes China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $46 billion investment in infrastructure projects between China and Pakistan. CPEC aims to transform Pakistan into a regional economic hub through projects like roads, railways, pipelines and industrial zones. It will generate employment, reduce poverty, and improve infrastructure. CPEC will also benefit China by providing cheaper access to Middle Eastern oil through the Gwadar port, reducing transportation time from 45 to less than 10 days. The projects will be funded through various Chinese and Pakistani government investment funds and loans.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major infrastructure project that aims to connect China's Xinjiang region to Gwadar Port in Pakistan via roads, railways, and oil and gas pipelines. The project was proposed in 2013 to address China's high transportation costs and delivery times by shortening the distance to Gulf countries. CPEC will boost both countries' economies by facilitating trade, creating jobs, developing infrastructure, and strengthening strategic and economic cooperation between China and Pakistan.
CPEC is the biggest project in the history of Pakistan and is of great importance not only in Pakistan but all over the world especially in Asia. People have different views on it and some countries are spreading negative propaganda about it. This research find the reality of CPEC and the impact on Pakistan either it is beneficial or only the shop of debts.
The CPEC is an ongoing development mega project which aims to connect Gwadar Port of Pakistan to China's northwestern region of Xinjiang, via a network of highways, railways and pipelines. ... The investment on the corridor will transform Pakistan into a regional economic hub.
The economic corridor is considered central to China–Pakistan relations and will run about 2700 km from Gwadar to Kashghar.
PRESENTED BY: Dostan Baigal .
Department of: Peace and conflict studies
National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan.
The document discusses China's strategic partnership with Pakistan through initiatives like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It outlines the history of diplomatic, economic and military cooperation between the two countries. CPEC aims to catalyze growth through infrastructure projects but also faces challenges like debt risks, corruption, political instability, and environmental issues that could threaten its viability and benefits. The $46 billion investment aims to connect China with the Middle East, Africa and Europe through Pakistan but requires careful management of issues.
The document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. It outlines both the challenges and prospects of the massive project. Some of the key challenges include security threats, political instability in Pakistan, and concerns from rival countries like the US and India. However, the project also provides significant prospects to develop infrastructure, energy and transportation networks in Pakistan, boosting the economy and creating jobs. CPEC could help Pakistan become a regional trade and transit hub if all challenges are properly addressed.
The document summarizes the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) agreement between China and Pakistan. Some key points:
- CPEC will connect the port of Gwadar, Pakistan to Kashgar, China through highways, railways, pipelines, and optical fiber to strengthen trade and economic ties.
- It is a major infrastructure development project that will benefit both countries by providing China access to the Middle East oil supplies through a shorter route and promoting economic development in Pakistan.
- The corridor is expected to include 2,700 km of highways, rail links between Gwadar and Kashgar, pipelines, and several economic zones in Pakistan. Total investment is estimated at $
CPEC Future Prospects and Challenges.pptxZawarali786
This document discusses the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, which involves $62 billion in Chinese investment in Pakistan. It presents both the opportunities and challenges of CPEC. The opportunities include economic development, job creation, stabilization and improved security. However, challenges include the need for strong Pakistani governance and political stability for CPEC to succeed, as well as potential distrust between Pakistan and China that could impact Pakistan's economy. Security threats from groups seeking to destabilize the project are also a concern.
China Pak economic corridor is a gateway for Pakistan towards success and prosperity. Pak China relations, game plan, routes, projects and effects on the economy of Pakistan are described in it.
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The Implications of CPEC in Pakistan
1. THE IMPLICATIONS OF CPEC
In Pakistan
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
LAHORE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Ayesha Majid
2. Introduction
A key aspect to understanding CPEC pertains to the changing nature of Sino-
Pakistani ties. Following the launch of the economic corridor, Sino-Pakistani relations are
going through the most important qualitative shift in their history of long-standing, ‘all-
weather’ friendship. Iran is another important player on the regional chessboard. Pakistan’s
relations with Iran to date are a story of a great, though unfulfilled, potential. The early signs
related to Iran’s involvement in CPEC seem to go in the same direction. Iran has expressed
its desire to become a part of CPEC investment and China has welcomed the opportunity for
Tehran to contribute to the development of the economic corridor.
The aim of the paper is to highlight what exactly we are gaining and the price we
have paid for it. Undoubtedly, CPEC is the best game in town when compared to other
historical opportunities. However, considering the strategic importance of Gwadar for the
Chinese government the Pakistani government could have mediated to get a softer touch
from China. To the very least at-least, a share in the contracts of supplies for the local
cement and steel industries. As at present, all the construction and supply of raw materials
will be contracted to Chinese companies and Pakistanis will only get a share in manual
labour. Considering the quality and economic value of Pakistani construction material the
industry deserves to get a fair share of orders rather than being side-lined as a reserve
option to if the Chinese fail to supply then we'll consider the Pakistani market.
With its $55 billion overall investment, CPEC
represents the flagship project of China’s Maritime Silk
Route initiative, aimed at the construction of ports,
infrastructure, as well as road and rail connectivity in
Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. What has been
CPEC’s impact so far? According to a recent report by the
International Monetary Fund, CPEC is going to boost
investment in Pakistan’s economy and there is general
optimism in the country about the positive changes that
CPEC would bring about.
(Boni, 2017)
Thus the question is what Pakistan is getting and what could it have gotten if the
government had been a bit serious-er and sincere to the nation. India is growing in military
and economic strength and this means that Pakistan needs China as a counterweight
because the US is hardly the better choice from a political, economic or defence
perspective. The Chinese know this and they are using it as leverage. The investment
package may not be much, but it is important and a pillar for direct investment to follow.
China is the hegemonic power in Asia and Pakistan has to live with it and make the best deal
it can with Beijing. The Chinese integration model may not be attractive, but it is the best
game in town when compared with every other alternative among the Great Powers
historically and today. China aims to become the world's economic superpower not by
sharing its wealth, but concentrating it as it absorbs capital from regions where it makes an
initial investment. The goal is to benefit China, not Pakistan. Does this mean that Pakistan
3. will compromise its national sovereignty? How much sovereignty has it enjoyed since the
creation of its independence and is China likely to be much worse than the US?
The goal of China is to use domestic labour and their own companies. This typical
imperialist model intends to benefit the patron country at the expense of national capitalist
enterprises. The West, Australia or Japan would have done the same. The issue of
negotiations rests on how much leverage each side has. How much leverage does Pakistan
have vs. China?
Synopses
Traditionally, China and Pakistan have collaborated meticulously at strategic and
political levels. Now the two nations are making efforts to expand their bilateral alliance
economically as well. The edifice of the “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)” is a
milestone that signifies this shift. In 2010, China declared Kasghar, an important transit
point on the ancient Silk Route and a gateway between China and Pakistan, as a Special
Economic Zone (SEZ) with the idea to develop the Chinese Western province of Xinjiang into
a major trading hub leading to energy and economic integration with South and Central
Asia. The SEZ’s in the Pakistani port of Gwadar and Kashgar and the prospects of rail and
road connectivity between proposed SEZ’s would develop great economic, political and
strategic potential for the region.
China first proposed the corridor project in May 2013. Chinese President Xi Jinping
then visited Pakistan in April 2015, and both sides agreed to elevate their relationship to an
“all-weather strategic partnership.” During Xi’s visit, the two countries signed fifty-one
agreements at an estimated value of $46 billion. The two countries signed 19 agreements
and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the bilateral ties between China and
Pakistan in various fields including energy and basic infrastructure sectors under the
economic corridor.
CPEC is part of China’s policy of broadening its influence as a new player in the
geopolitical arena. CPEC is formulated under China’s “One Belt One Road” Initiative
announced in 2013; China is planning to invest more than $1 trillion in 60 countries all over
the world to establish six different corridors. CPEC is the first project of its kind to foster
economic cooperation on a massive scale for building large infrastructural projects in
Pakistan. The amount spent on the projects will be in the form of concessional loans, mainly
from Chinese banks to Chinese companies for specific projects. These projects will take
three to fifteen years to complete. Chinese engineers, technicians and labour will come to
Pakistan for construction of these projects. The Pakistan’s Army (principally the Frontier
Works Organization) and civilian personnel will also be working on some of these projects.
The receptivity in other countries to this proposal
has been anything but enthusiastic; however, some
Chinese friends are puzzled by the sceptical and negative
reactions from certain quarters in Pakistan expressed in
the media, particularly on social media. This comes to
them as a surprise because of the long uninterrupted
record of strong bilateral relations between the two
4. countries that were not even affected by changes in
political leadership in either country.
(Husain, 2017)
In short-term CPEC is bound to bring prosperity in Pakistan however, its long run
benefits are doubted. The biggest disadvantage of CPEC is infringement of Pakistan’s
Defence System. As Chinese Navy is harboured at Gwadar Port and its Army Personals
deployed on land routes built under CPEC. Due to this factor, some fear that CPEC will turn
out to be a Chinese version of East India Company. In the long-run CPEC is predicted to give
huge geopolitical powers to china, as it will enable them to control the Persian Gulf Trade as
Gwadar is situated at the neck of Gulf. Gwadar can act as an alternative route to Indian
Ocean or South China Sea routes. Harbouring of Chinese Navy at Gwadar port instead of any
other Pakistani port has a high strategic implication behind it. It is located at cross-junction
of international sea shipping and oil trade routes. The port is located 533 km from Pakistan's
largest city, Karachi, and is approximately 120 km from the Iranian border. It is located 380
km (240 miles) away from Oman, and near key oil shipping lanes from the Persian Gulf. The
greater surrounding region is home to around two-thirds of the world's proven oil reserves.
It is also the nearest warm-water seaport to the landlocked, but hydrocarbon rich, Central
Asian Republics, as well as Afghanistan. The port of Shanghai is 10,000 kilometres from the
Strait of Hormuz by sea via the Malacca route while Kashgar, the capital of Xinjiang, is about
4500 kilometres from the port of Shanghai. However, Kashgar is 2800 kilometres from
Gwadar via the envisaged CPEC and hence just over 3400 kilometres from the Strait of
Hormuz. It makes plain economic sense for Beijing to prefer this route only based on the
time distance equation. The ships travelling from the Persian Gulf or the Red Sea have to
pass close to the Indian Territory as well as through the Malacca Strait. China is fully aware
of the vulnerability of the ships throughout the long sea passage and particularly through
the Malacca, which is termed by the Chinese as the “Malacca Dilemma”. China is, therefore,
looking for alternative options to safeguard its supplies and Gwadar provides the most
secure and economically feasible alternative to link with this side of the world. If the fleet is
docked at Gwadar Port and cargo is moved through land the Chinese will effectively avoid
the “Malacca Dilemma”.
The jewel in the crown for China is the
development of Gwadar, which would give Beijing a firm
and reliable long-term beachhead in the Indian Ocean and
close to the Persian Gulf, effectively making it a two-
ocean power. (Rakisits, 2015)
China is a new player in the geopolitical arena and needs to broaden its influence. It
is so doing through ASEAN, and now through Pakistan. Off late China is embarking on very
huge projects, diverting river water in Tibet, building high-speed trains through its
uninhabited territory, South China Sea development and reviving Silk route. To that
perspective, we do not know if their investments would all yield the desired results but
similar endeavours by other aspiring superpowers have been attempted and have had
mixed results. Through the project, China would gain access to Arabian Sea, mega grip on
Pakistan, Strategic encirclement of India, access to Central Asian Markets and potential
5. economic benefits through trade and commerce. The Chinese companies will get business
and cheaper labour from the elongated hand of friendship from Pakistan.
CPEC is based on a $46 Billion loan to Pakistan and development of infrastructure
from Gwadar to Kashgar. In return, China has estimated to transport goods worth $1 trillion
per year through the CPEC corridor.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is meant to
dedicate US$45 billion to infrastructure projects in
Pakistan. By far the largest share of this, $35bn, is going
towards energy, including $500 million for renewable
energy projects this year, money for coal-fired power
stations and about $2.5bn for the Pakistani leg of the Iran-
Pakistan pipeline. Projects such as making the dusty
frontier port of Gwadar an energy hub may lack
commercial and geographic realism, but Pakistan and Iran
are key links in the new conduit from Beijing to the Indian
Ocean.
(Mills, 2016)
The benefits to Pakistan is betterment of its infrastructure, foreign direct
investment, employment of local labour and flourishment of business along the CPEC road
network. As part of “infrastructure projects”, worth approximately $11 billion and 1,100-
kilometre long motorway will be constructed between the cities of Karachi and Lahore,
while the Karakoram Highway between Rawalpindi and the Chinese border will be
completely reconstructed and overhauled. The Karachi–Peshawar main railway line will also
be upgraded to allow for train travel at up to 160 kilometres per hour by December 2019.
Pakistan's railway network will also be extended to eventually connect to China's Southern
Xinjiang Railway in Kashgar.
Pakistan Railways will conduct a feasibility study for
connecting Havelian with Khunjrab under the Pak-China
rail link project of China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The proposed rail link is a part of railway Public Sector
Development Programme (PSDP) year 2017-18…rail link
from Havelian to Khunjrab is 682 kilometres and the
project includes the construction of railway stations, sub-
stations, parking facilities and related infrastructure…
(Railways to connect Havelian with Khunjrab under CPEC,
2017)
A network of pipelines to transport liquefied natural gas and oil will also be laid as
part of the project, including a $2.5 billion pipeline between Gwadar and Nawabshah to
transport gas from Iran.
6. Additionally, easy road access to Pakistan’s northern areas will increase tourism
there as well. CPEC will also result in security alliance with China. The CPEC, some believe,
will also boost tourism in the 73,000 square km region. The region is considered to be a
mountaineer’s paradise, since it is home to five of the ‘eight-thousands’ (peaks above 8,000
meters), as well as more than 50 mountains over 7,000 meters. It is also home to the
world’s second highest peak K2 and the Nanga Parbat.
As they will want peace in Pakistan’s territory to ensure smooth travel of its cargo.
The trade through Gwadar will reduce china’s trade cost by a huge sum; however, Pakistan
will only get transit receipt from the trade. It is also anticipated that after CPEC Chinese
government will upgrade Kashgar province at par with Shenzhen province through subsidies
and government reliefs. This will greatly threaten the local artisans of Pakistan who will
have to compete with cheaper Chinese counterparts.
The major advantage Pakistan will get is installation of power plants in its territory
and enrolment of Pakistani students in Chinese Universities at a relaxer term than rest of
the world. Over $33 billion worth of energy infrastructure will be constructed by private
consortia to help alleviate Pakistan's chronic energy shortages. Over 10,400MW of ‘energy
generating capacity’ is to be developed between 2018 and 2020 as part of the corridor's
fast-tracked "Early Harvest" projects.
The coal-fired power plants will result in more backlash then benefit to Pakistan as
the country has poor quality coal reserves which will cause a significant amount of air
pollution. Which is anticipated to bring an uproar from the developed nations hence has a
potency of enduring higher cost to Pakistan through the emission of pollutants in air than
savings through usage of local fuel reserve than imported ones.
Michael Kugelman, deputy director and senior
associate for south Asia with the Woodrow Wilson
Centre’s Asia Program, foresees a “wide variety of factors
ranging from the use of emissions-belching technologies
to the clearing or even destruction of agricultural
farmland”. He is particularly concerned about the use of
coal, environmentally damaging technologies and the
heavy consumption of water – a prerequisite for such
intensive development and construction.
(Ebrahim, 2017)
However, the solar, hydel and wind power plants are projected to be a greater
benefit in the foreseeable future. Government of Pakistan (GoP) claims to revive Diamer-
Bhasha dam on Indus River in Gilgit –Baltistan, in the second phase of CPEC, resulting in the
production of 4500MW of electricity in addition to serving as a huge water reservoir for the
country, which being authenticated by Asian Development Bank (ADB), Gilgit-Baltistan has
the potential to produce nearly 50,000MW of energy. Just Bunji Dam, a run-of-the-river
project that the Asian Development Bank has invested in, has the capacity to generate up to
7,100MW electricity when completed. However, the Hydel-plants too will bring a massive
wave of displacement resulting in hike of poverty of those people.
7. Vaqar Zakaria, managing director of environmental
consultancy firm Hagler Bailly Pakistan, is concerned
about the lack of conversation around the impacts of
hydropower projects on river ecosystems. China has
promised to finance and build the USD 50 billion five-dam
Indus Cascade to generate more than 22,000 MW. The
cascade could stop the flow of silt – the lifeline of
agriculture downstream – as well as drastically reduce the
flow of water in the Indus, especially affecting
downstream areas like Pakistan’s Sindh province.
Thousands of people will be displaced.
(Ebrahim, 2017)
Although money is being pumped in by China on
the CPEC project, much of the opportunity is being
exploited by Chinese companies rather than Pakistani
ones. And the financial burdens are still obscured.
(Jamal, The cost of CPEC, 2017)
The hope of local businesspersons of being benefited from CPEC has also been
crushed as; Chinese companies are tax-exempt they will bring everything from China and
hence they will have no reliance on Pakistani businesses to fulfil their demands. This has
shattered the dreams of many local companies that planned to expand their production
facilities in anticipation of receiving orders from these Chinese companies.
In addition to various fiscal incentives given to
Chinese investors, the investment deals signed with China
allegedly bind Islamabad to award contracts for all CPEC
projects to Chinese contractors, who may or may not
partner with local firms and may or may not procure
material from local manufacturers. The alleged agreement
means that Pakistani companies would not be in a
position to compete with the Chinese contractors for any
project or will depend on their sweet will to sell their
products for the projects being implemented here. (Jamal,
The cost of CPEC, 2017)
Chinese companies are interested in investing in sectors such as electronics,
automotive, education exchange programmes, insurance, agriculture, textiles, shoe
manufacturing, chemicals, battery recycling plant and real estate. A dozen executives from
some of Pakistan's biggest firms told Reuters that Chinese companies were looking mainly at
the cement, steel, energy and textile sectors, the backbone of Pakistan's $270b economy.
(Reuters, 2017) It has proven difficult to extract much from them. The Chinese companies
play smart and get excellent returns on their investments. Around 700 small, medium and
8. large-scale Chinese companies are currently working in Pakistan investing in various sectors,
including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and the number is likely to grow in
the future.
China’s Shanghai Electric Power Company has expressed a
fresh intention to acquire 66.4 percent (18.335 million
shares) of the paid-up capital of K-Electric Limited just one
day after withdrawing from the previous buyout offer.
(Mirza, 2017)
China has a 10-year control of the Saindak Copper and Gold Project and gets gold as
a by-product of the mining. In addition, China does not share how much ore it is taking from
Pakistan or how much copper it is extracting or what is the quality of gold obtained as a by-
product hence the economic benefit of the lease to them cannot be estimated.
The most impact of CPEC will be on Gwadar, which will see mega upgradation of its
infrastructure and creation of industrial zones in the district. The building of Pakistan’s third
largest port and first deep-sea port. The shipment of Chinese goods from Gwadar Port will
convert the city into a major industrial hub of the world. It will act as a bridge for the new
Maritime Silk Route that envisages linking 3 billion people in Asia, Africa and Europe, part of
a trans-Eurasian project. When completely operational, Gwadar will promote the economic
development of Pakistan and become a gateway for Central Asian countries, including
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, linking Sri Lanka, Iran and Xinjiang to undertake marine transport.
The repatriation of profits and debt-servicing in
foreign exchange arising out of these obligations would
become possible after an increase in the volume of
exports as a result of the Chinese-Pakistani joint ventures
relocating their industries to the Gwadar Free Economic
Zone and the nine industrial zones to be established
under CPEC. (Husain, 2017)
The eminent advantage of CPEC is on retail merchandisers of Pakistan, who now
have the economical access to worlds cheapest customized product makers. Pakistani
traders usually go to Yiwu city in Zhejiang province, about 300 kilometres to the south of
Shanghai. The city, according to the United Nations, houses the “largest small commodity
wholesale market in the world”. The Chinese have introduced a completely new industry of
cheaper counterfeits with varying classes according to quality and closeness to original, this
has benefited the budgeted buyers the most who can buy the copies of luxury brands
according to their budget.
The new commercial culture introduced by China
has not just facilitated the middle and low-income
consumers in Pakistan, it has also helped small traders like
Ishaq and Sheikh to explore options they could have only
dreamt about without access to Chinese merchandise.
9. Foreign travel was the prerogative of rich businessmen
and exclusive domain of large-scale traders when business
and trade destinations were mostly Western countries.
China’s arrival on the scene has allowed even small-scale
traders to go abroad and purchase their merchandise
first-hand: visas are easy to get; expenses for travel and
boarding and lodging are not as big as they would be for
European or American destinations; and goods in demand
back home are dirt cheap when purchased in bulk in
China.
(Jamal, Mother China: A 'Chinese revolution' sweeps
across Pakistan, 2017)
On the other hand, Pakistani manufacturers’ fear a wipe-out at the hands of Chinese
manufactures’. The textile industry, for instance, fears the glut of textile goods from Xinjiang
to create serious competition in future. The local industry already had to rely on expensive
raw material imports in the wake of recent cotton crisis
Ironically, industrial cooperation is one area where
Pakistan seems least prepared. While policymakers are
overly optimistic on CPEC and its potential benefits, local
manufacturers, chambers and industry associations
appear to be seriously concerned about their future.
(Khawar, 2017)
Conversely, for all this Pakistan has paid a heavy price. It has mortgaged its economic
sovereignty to China. Its military sovereignty is at risk too. China gets the lion’s share from
the wealth created by CPEC. It will inevitably exacerbate conflict with India. It is a wipe out
threat to the indigenous industry of Pakistan, which is already stumbling. If all Richie’s of the
corridor go to Punjabis, Baloch’s will be further enraged who are already aggravated and
illusioned to be unfairly oppressed by power players of Pakistan. Pakistan will also suffer
from a huge environmental impact from the mass scale deforestation and movement of
dirty manufacturing factories to Pakistan from China. More than 54,000 trees have already
been chopped down to make way for the CPEC road network. In addition, a rise in dirty
factories is apprehended from the mass scale acquisition of redundant Pakistani Steal
Factories by Chinese Steal Giants.
On environmental front, experts fear that an open-
gate policy towards China may bring in dirty industries to
Pakistan, resulting in environmental degradation.
(Khawar, 2017)
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor has been lauded as a game changer for both
nations. Due to lack of statistical data available to the public, nothing can be said with
surety. As pointed out by Kaiser Bengali, a senior Pakistani economist
10. “I do not think Pakistan will gain a lot from the CPEC
initiative which is still shrouded in mystery. There are no
details available and the government is not ready to
answer any questions. Instead of a game-changer; CPEC
may signify a game over. I see the Corridor creating
threats for local businesses and fear that it won’t be a
win-win situation for both countries.”
(Bengali, 2017)
Hence we need at least a decade or two to analyse the outcome of the trade
corridor and weigh how much beneficial it is for Pakistan. As of yet what Pakistan is getting
from the agreement has not been clearly mentioned by the official and due to the air of
scepticism in the nation there is not much expected from the economic corridor by the
Pakistanis’ at large.
There is a lot of speculation in the media that
promises being made by the Chinese government and
businesses for investment in Pakistan, specifically through
CPEC and its related projects, are a sort of bribe to make
Pakistan do more against ETIM.
(Jamal, Mother China: A 'Chinese revolution' sweeps
across Pakistan, 2017)
Apart from the aforementioned economic and political impacts Pakistan will also
experience a unprecedented social change in the society. Including intra-cultural marriages,
Need to learn Chinese, Experiencing new tastes in food, New fitness trends in Pakistan
learnt from Chinese, and a blend of Chinese ethics and values in our own culture.
11. Conclusion
CPEC realizes the new realities of global and regional politics by cultivating a more
systematic, up-graded and need-based interaction for socio-economic, industrial, energy
and trade development. CPEC has enabled the emergence of new actors other than the PLA
and the Pakistani Army, resulting in a marked transition from a security-centred partnership,
towards a quasi-alliance in which the economic dimension has become an important pillar.
Pakistan will have to provide security to engineers, technicians and labour that will work on
the corridor projects. In April 2015, the Pakistan Army announced establishment of a special
security division, headed by a Major General, for providing security. This special security
division comprises nine Army battalions and six wings of paramilitary forces (Rangers and
Frontier Corps), numbering around 10,000 personnel.
China is much aggressive about their investments and it need to aware about nature
of Pakistan’s own geopolitics, Pakistan’s habits of dumping the benefactors and working
against their interest. As time will tell, the CPEC will soon become Atlas’s burden, a symbol
for the world to see but for Pakistan to carry. Pakistan has nearly (in 2017) $72 Billion debt
all together which is nearly 70% of their GDP which are not part of CPEC and Current
Account Deficit is now raised to 120%. Even currently, Pakistan has raised loans at 8.75%
interest rate from I.M.F. by mortgaging Motor Ways, Air Ports, Radio & TV stations.
If you check some historical facts, Sri Lanka is one of the Prime Example. Unable to
repay its debts to China, Sri Lanka is handing over the power plant, Hambantota port and
possibly the airport to Chinese control in a debt/equity swap. Sri Lanka now spends 90 per
cent of all government revenues to service debts. The fate of Pakistan seems to be no
different.
Another example of heavy investment by china is of Venezuela, a politically and
financially high-risk country in which China has invested over $52 billion from 2008 up till
2014. Venezuela was obliged to keep supplying to China millions of barrels of oil to feed the
Chinese economic boom.
There are Pakistani experts who can make a positive contribution to the narrative on
the CPEC. The society has been divided in to two camps: pro CPEC and anti CPEC groups.
Whereas the Pro CPEC group is encouraged and provided with all the propaganda tools to
support the Government and the CPEC, those who have genuine questions regarding the
Project are discouraged to speak out. Still, the Pakistani business community is uncertain,
and to some extent, nervous and scared because there could be ‘massive dumping of goods’
and smuggling of goods.
In a cursory view of CPEC’s impact on Pakistan’s geopolitical posture, the aspect that
has recently attracted a great deal of attention is the development of Pakistan-Russia
relations. Pakistan will doubtfully face troubles in the financial and international relations
arena but will also witness a massive unpreceded change in the society’s social formation.
The social and cultural impacts are likely to be of much higher significance, such as non-
inclusive development in Gwadar and Thar, building the Karakoram Highway, and loss of
environmental values in Gilgit-Baltistan region. Changes in access change the physical and
social landscape.
12. In view of the above attitude to work and the CPEC, lack of transparency and hidden
aspects of the CPEC one wonders if the CPEC has the ability to change the fortunes of
citizens of Pakistan. Or it will mainly help Chinese to advance their agenda in the Arabian
Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Central Asia. Furthermore, the CPEC will help to sustain
Chinese economic growth and develop underdeveloped Western China. Thus in light of
what oozed out from the government about the project a rationale citizen cannot make a
rosy picture from it. In view of the above attitude to work and the CPEC, lack of
transparency and hidden aspects of the CPEC one wonders if the CPEC has the ability to
change the fortunes of citizens of Pakistan or it will mainly help Chinese to advance their
agenda in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Central Asia. Furthermore, the CPEC
will help to sustain Chinese economic growth and develop underdeveloped Western China.
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