Abstract
CPEC is an ongoing development megaproject which aims to connect Gwadar Port of Pakistan to Chinas northwestern region of Xinjiang, via a network of highways, railways, and pipelines. The economic corridor is considered central to China-Pakistan relations and will run about 2700 km from Gwadar to Kashgar. The vision and mission of CPEC are "To improve the lives of people of Pakistan and China". By building an economic corridor promoting bilateral connectivity, construction, explore potential bilateral investment, economic and trade, logistics and people to people contact for regional connectivity. It includes integrated transport, IT systems including road, rail, seaports, air and data communication channels, energy cooperation, spatial layout, functional zones, industries and industrial parks, agricultural development and poverty alleviation. This intimacy will lead to human resource development. In this paper, a study is done by collecting primary data by questionnaires. The development of the health sector and the construction of the hospital, water filtration plants and other facilities have been checked and analyzed. The question that is answered by conducting this study is; will this project help to change the lives of the people and will facilitate them nicely?
Authors
1-Ujala Siddiq: Lecturer, Faculty of Contemporary Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Zargham Ullah Khan: Assistant Professor, Hailey College of Banking and Finance, University of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Aisha Tahir: MPhil, Junior Regional Manager SMEDA.
Keywords
CPEC, Pakistan, China, People.
DOI Number
10.31703/gpr.2019(IV-IV).10
Page Nos
88-96
Volume & Issue
IV - IV
