CPEC Security Challenges, Perspectives and Recommendations

Abstract

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an important part of the Belt and Road Initiative and its historical origins. Historic trade routes have now risen, bringing game-changing and prosperous opportunities to the war-ravaged Pakistani economy. Since the financial crisis, China's economic power has grown, giving China's voice a pivotal role in the world. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, China has fulfilled its promise to fight global terrorism, raising its economic status in the world economy. The concept of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is the shortest route to reach the strategically important Indian Ocean and deepen its influence on world leadership. CPEC's impact on Pakistan is beyond imagination. However, the challenges are enormous, and in Kyber-Paktunkwa (KP), especially Baluchistan, this resonance can be observed with tremendous gravity and force.