Published on, Sept. 18 -- September 18, 2025 6:11 AM

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a great game changer, is a long-term strategic programme being implemented by China in Pakistan. CPEC is designed to foster industrialization, trade facilitation, regional connectivity, integration within global value chains, and socio-economic development. The initiative, under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of Chinese President Xi Jinping, also focuses on poverty alleviation, agricultural modernization, operationalization of Gwadar Port, and promotion of the blue economy.

The first phase of CPEC has been completed successfully. Early Harvest Projects were prioritized, focusing heavily on energy and infrastructure. These investments ad...