Understanding the dynamics of transport infrastructural development under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: an analysis

Sabahat Jaleel; Shafiq Qurban; Pattharaporn Thongnim

doi:10.47264/idea.lassij/7.1.8

Authors

Sabahat Jaleel Department of Basic Sciences, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9669-7469
Shafiq Qurban Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1279-5723
Pattharaporn Thongnim Faculty of Science and Arts, Burapha University, Chanthaburi Campus, Tha Mai, Thailand. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8904-3979

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47264/idea.lassij/7.1.8

Keywords:

CPEC, BRI, FDI, transport development, infrastructure development, economic development, regional corporation, regional connectivity, regional development

Abstract

This paper broadly examines the transport infrastructure under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A qualitative approach has been adopted to reach for authentic information based on primary and secondary data, like journal articles, newspapers, and reports. The data about transport development projects, their connectivity, budget, employment ratio and the construction companies are gathered for analysis. This paper aims to highlight Pakistan's economic growth due to road development and the benefits of road infrastructure for the growing economy of Pakistan from the perspective of regional countries. Further, its impact on employment, industry and tourism has been investigated optimistically. It also focused on the benefits of the inter-regional connectivity provided by CPEC, which have yet to materialize for Pakistan fully. The reasons are challenges and obstacles faced in implementing the various projects under CPEC, including delays in approvals and funding, security concerns and issues with local communities and land acquisition. Furthermore, there is a need for a comprehensive and coordinated framework in Pakistan to leverage the potential benefits of CPEC connectivity fully.

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