Gwadar International Airport: A Catalyst for Regional Prosperity and Employment Opportunities
January 20th, 2025
Via Modern Diplomacy, a report on the long-anticipated operationalization of the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) which marks a transformative chapter in the development of Gwadar and its surrounding regions: The long-anticipated operationalization of the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) marks a transformative chapter in the development of Gwadar and its surrounding regions. This state-of-the-art […]
Read more »China in Pakistan’s Power Sector: The Hidden Costs Behind Pakistan’s Energy Overcapacity
January 18th, 2025
Via The Diplomat, a look at how contracts with Chinese power producers have left Pakistan footing a massive bill for inefficient supply – all while electricity shortfalls continue: According to the Economic Survey (2023-24), Pakistan’s power production capacity stands at 42,131 MW – almost double its domestic electricity demand. Yet Pakistan remains the only South […]
Read more »Expanding US-Pakistan Relations Through Mining Projects
December 22nd, 2024
Via Jerusalem Strategic Review, commentary on the potential role that mining projects could play in The geopolitics of minerals has changed in the last five years, driven largely by the global focus on electric cars. The demand for minerals used in batteries, like lithium, cobalt, and copper, will quadruple by 2040. Among top consumers is the […]
Read more »Is Gwadar a White Elephant Project?
December 5th, 2024
Via The Diplomat, a report on how – from the port to the new airport – Chinese projects in Gwadar have fallen far short of expectations: When the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was first officially launched in 2015 during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Pakistan, Gwadar was intended to become the “crown jewel” of the project. […]
Read more »Pakistan’s Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy
December 3rd, 2024
Via Wall Street Journal, a look at how Pakistan – which had turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage – is now being crushed under debt and sky-high energy prices, causing its economy to dive: When Muhammad Imtiaz received an electricity bill of over $120 last summer, he panicked. The bill, for June […]
Read more »Pakistan Struggles To Secure Gulf Investments Amid Economic Crises
October 25th, 2024
Via East Asia Forum, an article on Pakistan’s struggle to secure Gulf investments amid economic crises: In Brief Pakistan is seeking investments from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to mitigate its ongoing financial crisis. But attracting this critical Gulf capital requires substantial improvements in Pakistan’s investment climate. Successful investment attraction will depends on […]
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