Balochistan, Jan. 28 -- The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once envisioned as a transformative project to enhance Pakistan's infrastructure and economy, is now mired in escalating economic and security challenges, as reported by The Guardian.

Launched in 2015 as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CPEC was initially planned as a USD 62 billion project aimed at connecting East Turkestan to the Arabian Sea through Pakistan, facilitating trade and delivering critical infrastructure. However, nearly a decade later, the ambitious mega-project faces significant hurdles, raising questions about its future, The British Daily added in its report.

Gwadar, once dubbed "Pakistan's Dubai," was meant to be the crown jewel of CPE...