Pakistan Ideology

Group#7
Hassan Mukhtar (F2023065245)
Fatima Shahzad (F2023065214)
Muhammad Ahmer Jahangir (F2023065197)
Muhammad Abdullah Nasir (F2023065204)
Muhammad Tayyab Rashid (F2023065208)
Teacher’s Name: Kainat Sibtain Muhammad Ibrahim (F2023065227)
Hassaan Ali (F2023065209)
Section: C13 Hafiz Hammad Ali (F2023065210)
Momna (F2023065211)
Mahnoor Imran (F2023065224)
Introduction to CPEC
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a transformative
infrastructure project that aims to connect China's Xinjiang province to Pakistan's
Gwadar Port, fostering economic growth and regional integration.
Overview of the CPEC initiative
Connectivity Energy Cooperation Economic Development

CPEC encompasses a CPEC includes investments

network of roads, railways,
and energy projects that will
link China and Pakistan,
improving trade and
transportation.
in power plants and grid The initiative aims to spur
infrastructure to address industrial zones, Special
Pakistan's chronic energy Economic Zones, and
shortages. agricultural modernization.
Key components of CPEC

1 Gwadar Port Development 2 Highways and Railways

Upgrading and expanding the deep- Building modern transportation

water port of Gwadar to serve as a infrastructure, including the Karakoram
regional trade and logistics hub. Highway and the Lahore-Karachi
railway line.

3 Energy Projects 4 Industrial Cooperation

Investing in power plants, transmission Establishing Special Economic Zones to

lines, and renewable energy to alleviate attract foreign investment and promote
Pakistan's energy crisis. manufacturing.
Economic and geopolitical significance of
CPEC

Economic Boost Regional Integration Geopolitical Influence

CPEC aims to transform The corridor can serve as

Pakistan's economy by a bridge between China, CPEC strengthens the
improving connectivity, Central Asia, and the strategic partnership
promoting Middle East, fostering between China and
industrialization, and regional integration and Pakistan, enhancing
creating thousands of trade. China's regional influence
jobs. and access to the Arabian
Sea.
Challenges and concerns surrounding CPEC

Debt Concerns
1
There are worries about Pakistan's ability to repay the loans and the potential debt
trap posed by CPEC projects.

Security Risks
2
The corridor passes through regions plagued by insurgency and terrorism, posing a
threat to the safe operation of CPEC.

Environmental Impact
3
Concerns have been raised about the environmental consequences of large-scale
infrastructure development, particularly in sensitive ecosystems.
Progress and achievements of CPEC

Transportation Energy Industrial Zones

Significant progress has been
made in constructing
highways, railways, and the
Gwadar Port, improving
connectivity.
Several power generation and
transmission projects have
been completed, helping to
address Pakistan's energy
shortages.
The development of Special
Economic Zones is underway,
attracting foreign investment
and creating new jobs.
Potential benefits and opportunities for
stakeholders
for China

Improved access to the Arabian Sea and the Middle East, as well as opportunities for
Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan.

for Pakistan

Increased economic growth, job creation, and improved infrastructure, strengthening

its position as a regional economic hub.

for the Region

Enhanced regional connectivity, trade, and investment, promoting stability and

prosperity in South Asia and Central Asia.
Future outlook and the way forward for CPEC

Expanded Scope CPEC is expected to expand into new areas

like agriculture, technology, and social
development.

Multilateral Cooperation Efforts to involve more regional countries in

CPEC to promote shared prosperity and
regional integration.

Sustainable Development Increasing focus on addressing

environmental and social impacts to ensure
the long-term sustainability of CPEC.

Risk Mitigation Strengthening security measures and debt

management strategies to address challenges
and concerns.