QUETTA: The Pakistan–China partnership has formally launched the Gwadar–Africa Corridor, marking a new chapter in relations between the two nations. Under this initiative, from 2025 to 2029, five feeder routes and dedicated warehouses will be established to boost trade activities.
This landmark project is expected to give regional commerce a new dimension while positioning Pakistan as a key hub in global trade.
In the Balochistan News Updates , The Gwadar–Africa Corridor stands as a significant milestone of Pakistan–China cooperation and is anticipated to further strengthen the country’s economy and sovereignty.
The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration.
Announced in 2015, the multi-billion-dollar project links China’s western Xinjiang region with Pakistan’s Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea through a network of highways, railways, and pipelines.
The corridor spans over 3,000 kilometers and includes energy projects, industrial zones, and special economic zones designed to reduce Pakistan’s power shortages and boost trade.
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CPEC has been implemented in phases. The early harvest phase focused on power generation and road construction, including the upgrading of the Karakoram Highway and development of Gwadar Port facilities.
Subsequent phases emphasize industrial cooperation, agricultural modernization, and socio-economic development projects such as health, education, and vocational training.
Investments have surpassed tens of billions of dollars, with Chinese financing and joint ventures forming the backbone of development.
Officials from both countries describe CPEC as a “game-changer,” expecting it to generate jobs, attract foreign investment, and transform Pakistan into a key trade hub connecting South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
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At the same time, it faces challenges including security concerns along the route, delays in some projects, and the need for transparent management of debt and environmental impacts. Despite these hurdles, CPEC remains central to Pakistan’s long-term economic strategy and to China’s wider Belt and Road ambitions.
