QUETTA: Dozens of youths from Balochistan have embarked on a transformative journey as part of an educational exchange program under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, a step toward strengthening Pakistan-China people-to-people relations.
According to details, young men and women from underserved regions of Balochistan such as Pasni, Jiwani, Kech, Khuzdar, and Mastung are now studying at China’s top universities, pursuing degrees in fields like engineering, information technology, agriculture, and business. The initiative often overshadowed by the focus on roads, ports, and energy highlights the human development pillar of CPEC.
For students hailing from areas where access to quality higher education is limited, the opportunity is game-changing. This isn’t just a scholarship it’s a door to the world, said one of the students studying in China.
Officials say the program aims to empower local youth with technical and professional skills, giving them the tools to contribute to regional development and national progress.
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Beyond academics, the initiative also has social implications. By engaging these students in global networks and cross-cultural exchange, it helps break the isolation and marginalization that extremist elements often exploit.
Analysts see this as a strategic and symbolic investment, one that builds not just infrastructure, but future leaders and minds.
