The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI, or B&R), known in Chinese and formerly in English as One Belt One Road (Chinese: 一带一路) or OBOR for short, is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in nearly 70 countries and international organizations. For Chinky’s Pakistan is now practically “China’s Autonomous Region of Pakistan”. Pakistan-China Institute has developed this CPEC Portal as its flagship project, in collaboration with China Radio International, to disseminate information about, and enable stakeholder connectivity with, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Peace in Pakistan is linked with peace in Afghanistan. China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of infrastructure projects that are under construction throughout Pakistan since 2013. CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China’s Xinjiang Province, is the flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Nevertheless the fact remains that the transformational role of both BRI and CPEC in lifting the economic profile of the region and is beyond reproach. The Belt and Road Initiative has no formal institutionalized body and its implementation includes multiple actors and stakeholders. Secondly, it aims to counter the propaganda against the CPEC with facts. In this regard, on October 3, 2017, the then US Defence Secretary James Mattis told the Lawmakers, “The United States has reiterated its support for India’s opposition to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative…the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a part of which traverses Pakistan-Kashmir.”. Besides, under CPEC, energy projects have already made progress. As a part of the BRI, CPEC is a complete essential infrastructure venture for the long – term . Sabotaging the CPEC is also a part of the US-India nexus designed to contain China. The Sino-Indian War of 1962 completely transformed the strategic landscape of the South Asian region. News Desk-October 17, 2020. CPEC provide Chinkys, Pak market, investment, job contracts, strategic bases and tax concessions? CPEC projects are a significant element in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and are unprecedented in scale in Pakistan. CPEC makes Pakistan an integral part of the BRI process, only a change of Indian mindset to join the CPEC bandwagon will force-multiply economic progress in the region and adjacent lands. It will enable high-volume cargo vessels to move in the major oceans, giving China’s short and easy access to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. Originally valued at $47 Billion, the value of CPEC projects is worth $62 Billion as of 2020. It has helped overcome the energy crisis in Pakistan,” he said in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) on the sidelines of Boao Forum for Asia. Sources in Pakistan's planning ministry had told Asia Times that China wanted the Pakistan army to be directly involved in CPEC — part of its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative — … In May, 2020, the outgoing US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Alice Wells, who tried to spoil China-Pakistan relations, had once again criticized BRI and CPEC by saying that the US was concerned about CPEC projects due to the unfair rates of profits that are guaranteed to Chinese firms. Check that all of these are available to them only in CPEC and not in BCIM. The Belt and Road Initiative is an attempt at reviving the ancient Silk Road which connected the East and West. NAB to ensure transparency in CPEC: Chairman [ 2021-02-22 ] Pakistan becoming a geo economic hub with BRI, CPEC: President Alvi [ 2021-02-14 ] CPEC's Thar Coal Block-1 project making rapid progress [ … Pakistan Army directly involved in CPEC part of its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative to expedite the pace of the projects. CPEC is one of its flagship projects. China on Tuesday reiterated that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an important flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which also offers a framework of cooperation with other countries and regions, just days ahead of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Beijing. BCIM connects China’s industrial hubs on its eastern coast passing via four nations and better industrial zones. However, China’s focus was only on deployment of its funds, job contracts and employment for its own labour which, for India was NOT financially beneficial. In fact, CPEC will open new doors of development relating to various fields, as the national economy of the country will grow fast, leading to creation of new job opportunities, poverty reduction, and development of transportation sector—boost agricultural and industrial growth, including exports. Sajjad Shaukat writes on international affairs and is author of the book: US vs Islamic Militants, Invisible Balance of Power: Dangerous Shift in International Relations and can be reached at. (Reuters Photo) ... China's BRI lending to other nations has also declined significantly in the past few years. Specifically speaking, the CPEC is a mega project between time-tested all weather friends, iron brothers and trusted and dependable neighbours People’s Republic of China and Pakistan focused broadly on project financing. 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Specifically speaking, CPEC is a mega project between time-tested all-weather friends; iron brothers and trusted and dependable neighbours—the People’s Republic of China and Pakistan, focused broadly on project financing. India’s decision to boycott the summit is not surprising. CPEC projects (as listed on this Pakistan government website) constitute the bulk of BRI-related activities in Pakistan, and its stated goals align with those in China’s main BRI policy documents. In reality CEPC Chinese Extended Paki Corridor is meant for constructing barren roads, barren projects for show casing, and converting Gwador into China Town with Naval bases and great boundary wall around chinese city from beggars of Pakistan being paid toll change in cents to paki youth? It has been hard for all Superpowers in history to accept their decline and irrelevance. BRI aims at creating win-win partnership between China and the host country, and in the same degree it presents a win-win situation amongst partner countries as well. Nonetheless, the Chinese government has, repeatedly, dismissed the criticism as a Western propaganda and insisted that the CPEC will equally benefit Pakistan. 1218. Does the action by the Election Commission of Pakistan on the NA 75 by-election, in which the poll was countermanded and fresh polling... Whatever else might happen now, one thing is certain. India at that time declined the offer as it desired to complete the ICBM Indian lag by its own resources, labour and technology. It is only Pakistan which is allowing Chinky’s to develop their colonies and enclosure on its land. But Xi also insisted that the BRI’s objective is to build partnerships and not alliances. Photo: Pakistani army men and Chinese staff pose for a photo during the opening of a trade project in Gwadar port. CPEC is part of the larger Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) undertaken by China. A crucial project for Pakistan viewed as a threat by its enemies. b) Deployment of its forex with more returns; My dear Sajjad Shaukat, forget about Anpadh or interested rulers, it surprises me that even the Danishmand of Pakistan are also brain washed by Chinky’s to such an extent. Abdul Sattar . The road connectivity of Xinjiang-Gwadar (Via northern KPK/Baluchistan, is financially or economically NOT beneficial either for China or for Pakistan. — The writer is Professor of Politics and International Relations at International Islamic University, Islamabad. Just because there is an investor to build something in Pakistan for whatever reasons does not necessarily mean that it will lead to prosperity. Khan said that the CPEC means connectivity right up to Central Asia. In a report on Tuesday, UNO verified Pakistan’s dossier. In 2005 the Energy Security Plan was adopted by the government, which called for a huge increase in generating capacity to more than 160 GWe by 2030. The overseeing body of BRI is the “Office of the Leading Group on Promoting the Implementation of Belt and Road Initiatives” which is under the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). CPEC: Pakistan army to gain 'control' of $60 billion Belt & Road projects; Imran Khan govt facilitated 'creeping coup' known for suppressing anti-government dissent Following American anti-China and anti-Pakistan approach, India and some Western countries and their media have started spreading disinformation about the CPEC. ISLAMABAD: Acting High Commissioner (HC) of Pakistan Muhammad Saleem has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major part of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI… A sustained campaign has been unleashed to create doubts about CPEC … d) Employment of its workforce overseas; Please check all road/ dams/ health projects in northern part of Baluchistan/ KPK are funded only by IMF, EU or ADB and not by China. ... A report in Asia Times in December had revealed that China’s BRI lending has declined in the past few years and cutting on funds is part … It connects Pakistan, Iran, China, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand and entire South East Asia. PESHAWAR – Pakistan’s army is set to take near-total control of the Beijing-financed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a US$60 billion infrastructure building plan replete with railways, roads, ports and special economic zones (SEZs) that is key to China’s global Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). c) International presence for its businesses; CPEC will prove to be a gateway to prosperity for both countries as well as the region. Under the project, China is investing as much as $62 billion in various sectors in Pakistan in a phased manner. Though the media & vested interests in Pakistan are jumping on CPEC, the GoP is conspicuously silent on it as Chinky making fool of them. The visionary initiative of BRI and CPEC by China is probably the most discussed subject around the globe and in spite of its criticism by the USA and some other detractors there seems a consensus about the transformational role of both these mega-economic undertakings. When Gwadar seaport becomes fully operational, it would connect the landlocked Central Asian states with rest of the world. BRI or the OBOR (belt and road initiative) is Beijing's global infrastructure project, one whose key crucial component passes via Pakistan occupied Kashmir as CPEC - China Pakistan Economic Corridor. It could also connect Nepal, Bhutan, South Pakistan and Iran with EU. Taking cognizance of foreign entities’ hostile propaganda, the Chairman of the CPEC authority Lt. Gen. (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa on August 23, last year, appealed the general public to ignore disinformation of all fake news and stories regarding the CPEC. The Western civilization dominated the world for 200 years with US domination for 80 years. e) Tax concessions for its businesses overseas; and They are also utilizing some social media platforms-fake websites for this purpose. Moreover, malicious propaganda against the CPEC coincides with the terror attacks in various regions of Pakistan, particularly in the Balochistan. A general view of Gwadar port in Pakistan, a key part of the CPEC project. Email. He said that the connectivity, economic interdependence and cooperative development culture that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its flagship component of CPEC will create, will also go a long way in promoting cultural and political integration among the participating countries leading to peace and harmony in the entire region. This was a repetition of India’s stand against CPEC, which is the flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). On questions related to the financial viability of CPEC and BRI-related projects between China and Pakistan, Abdul Basit says, “The financial viability of these projects is something that we are yet to see bear fruit. It means connectivity. "We also discussed other areas where we can enhance our trading ties where Sri Lanka can benefit from Pakistan's connectivity in the future, right up to central Asia. In this connection, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN Munir Akram handed over to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres a dossier on India’s campaign to promote terrorism in Pakistan. Even the route of recent rail contract between Iran-China (Kashgar-Mashhad link) is missing Pakistan/ Afghanistan territory. World Bank’s director Macroeconomic, Trade and Investment Caroline Freund addressing SDPI Conference in Islamabad the other day that BRI and CPEC were playing important role for promoting intra-regional trade by building infrastructure. In this respect, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is part of China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR) or China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is rapidly developing. The China-Pakistan Economic (CPEC) is a part of ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which runs through South-East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Russia and Europe by land as well as 21st century Maritime Silk Road, a sea route flanked by China’s coastal regions with South-East and South Asia, the South Pacific, the Middle East and Eastern Africa, all the way to Europe. CPEC, however, does not cover all joint Sino-Pakistani infrastructure efforts that can be seen as furthering BRI goals. Under the project, the existing 2,655 kilometer track would be upgraded, while the speed of passenger trains would increase. Which Pakistan also eventually agreed? The project has known to create a debt crisis in many parts of the world, especially smaller countries that are unable to pay it, losing sovereignty over territories. Both, obviously, are fair points. CPEC is a foolishness which put Pakistan in such a ‘Debt Trap’ which will be remembered by generations. By. If business and trade would have been consideration, for entire East Asian nations (including China), western Indian/ Southern Pakistani/ Iranian ports are more suitable under BCIM {like Jamnagar, Mumbai, Kandla, Surat and connectivity with Karachi, Gwadar and Chabahar} ? It is a major milestone for the second phase of CPEC, part of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. In his remarks after the talks, the Pakistani Prime Minister said, “Pakistan is part of China’s BRI. The academic and research collaboration between China and Pakistan have witnessed impressive growth in last few decades. Xi in the same trip also visited Pakistan when Nawaz Sharif mooted idea of CPEC which was never in original BRI documents. This is similar to, as they think about Tibet, Xinxiang, Hongkong, Taiwan and what not? However, the Indian opposition to CPEC on these two points does not hold ground. “The CPEC is the most visible part of BRI towards the West today, which has helped Pakistan grow. She also ruled out the possibility of the South Asian country's inclusion in CPEC as it is already a part of the BRI. Demonstration project of BRI: Qureshi hopeful about CPEC’s role in national development Pak, China set to sign an MoU on poverty alleviation KP government endeavours to green the CPEC route in D I Khan Pak, China relationship is marked by warmth, mutual respect and win-win cooperation: Dr … CPEC maintains momentum Though the progress of CPEC, China’s most ambitious BRI project has been under scrutiny this year, it has still managed to maintain a positive momentum of development.