Benefits of CPEC for Balochistan
Keywords:
China Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC, Balochistan, Gwadar, Economy, Infrastructure,Abstract
China Pakistan Economic Corridor is not only a game changer but
also fate changer for Pakistan. And, for China it is an initiative
towards the accomplishment of “One Route, One Belt”. Balochistan is
an equal beneficiary of CPEC. In fact, CPEC is a bulk of development
projects in Pakistan financed by China. And, in Balochistan the
projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor are also under
construction. Infrastructure development in the shape of construction
of highways and railways, projects in energy sector and development
projects in the port city of Gwadar are the main projects in
Balochistan under China Pakistan Economic Corridor. The
completion of these projects will shape up infrastructure development
in Balochistan. Moreover, the weak economy of the province will be
boosted due to CPEC. The quality of life in Balochistan will improve
with creation of jobs and accomplishment of prosperity and economic
stability. The arrival of investment will further ameliorate the
economic conditions of the people. Finally, CPEC will yield in the
establishment of permanent peace and serenity in the troubled
Balochistan.
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