CPEC: A boon for Economy

CPEC? What's that?

You'll hear people ask you this question as soon as you say these four letters and once you'll start explaining to them that's it's the abbreviation of a Dollar 46 Billion Mega Project "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor". They'd already be telling you they're not interested in this political talk and it's "A BIG Thing" which a layman doesn't understand, and by stopping you they're actually saving your time that you're going to invest in this futile effort of making them understand.

Making them understand? What? Exactly, that's one thing where people should stop and ask themselves "Are we going to miss out on something important by not hearing out this person?"

Let's not miss out on this one then, because we're going to explain CPEC and why is so important for each one of to be aware of and the best part is that all this is going to be explained in a layman's term. Isn't it just great? Like someone narrating a story to you! So let’s get started - from the beginning.

This Mega project was initiated when the Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang stated in a conference with the President of Pakistan in 2013 and gave the statement: 

"Our two sides should focus on carrying out priority projects in connectivity, energy development and power generation and promoting the building of a China-Pakistan economic corridor"

In February 2013 The Chinese Ambassador Wang also said,

"Closer cooperation with Pakistan would also improve the opening up and economic development of western China, in terms of linking to the Indian Ocean,"

Basically what CPEC , China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is going to do is to offer a window of opportunity to the entire region of Pakistan that would bring socio-economic development to the country, particularly in the two least developed provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

By hearing the word “corridor” the idea that we perceive is that of a snake passing through the center linking the border of the china and Arabian Sea, just a road route which is beneficial for the people and areas attached with the route.

But In fact, that’s not the case, it’s more like a network, although the road happens to pass through the selected areas but the purpose of that road crossing through he major areas is of that to spread the network of Infrastructure, Roads, Railway lines, Fiber optics and Power projects to other regions. Perhaps the name for the “pact and project” is a bit misleading and it should’ve been more convincing and catchy for people to have a clearer idea.

Although the word “Economic” in CPEC itself suggests that the major aim of bringing this project home is to boost the economy of the country and provide better employment and earning opportunities.

The impression that the CPEC would benefit any single province or region is a mere controversy and a misunderstanding that need to be dispelled. CPEC would benefit the most backward areas of the country and this change can be seen in the emerging human settlements on sections of the western route from Quetta to Gwadar, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. The completion of western and central routes would In shaa Allah bring a new era of development and prosperity in Balochistan.

As much as this project is helping Pakistan, it’s also helping China in terms of shorter trade routes with the western world, which means CPEC would not only reduce the distance for West China to trade with the outer world but would also drastically cut down the cost of their products because of faster and cheaper transportation of goods.

Offers and services of China in the energy sector of Pakistan are strengthening the relations between both countries. It will definitely eliminate the power crisis in Pakistan and provide relief to industry and the public. It is for the youth to understand the importance of this mega project and get skills from various other projects under CPEC to ensure the bright future of Pakistan.

The friendship that has been hailed

“Higher than the Mountains,

Deeper than the Oceans,

Sweeter than the Honey,

& Stronger than Steel.”

between both countries is developing peaceful and productive role for the progress of region which is in our dire need.

Chinese Counsel General YU Boren says, "China seeks strong and a long-term result-oriented bilateral relations with Pakistan. In this connection, China is bringing a massive investment and projects for the development of the area." 

The best thing about CPEC is that all the political parties stand united favoring this mega project and ready to participate and promote it. Some "nationalist" and anti sate factors though are present and they try to sabotage or harm the deal and relations between the two states. But our political parties and our Military has categorically said time and again that they will safeguard this project till their last breath. Instead of all the security issues Pakistan is facing today China has brought us this gift and made a deal with us and we won't let our friends down and will make sure that the world recognizes our efforts to fight terrorism and insurgency. The completion of this mega project will be a tight slap on the faces of all such intruding factors and the world will see what we're capable of.

Hope is being able to see that there's light despite of all the darkness.

Let's hope for better days to come, and why not?
We as individuals, as families and as a nation have been through a lot, have fought hard battles with strength and courage and have come out stronger. But being stronger doesn't mean one stays deprived of the goodness and riches life offers, it means the fighters and winners have their due share or rather more than anyone else. So why not this time? Why not when it's being offered to us.

After all these dark and bloody years of War and plight, something big has come our way and we shouldn't let anyone come in our way of happiness and prosperity, specially when it comes from the best and in a best serving manner. Our friendships and our investments in any relationship should be paid off. In the world of politics and diplomacy we make contacts and we share assets and in times of difficulties we help each other with whatever means available with us.

But we must watch out for the one's who are sweet on surface and stab you in the back.

The point of ending in such an anecdotal manner is not to waste your time or to divert your attention from the real matter but I want the readers to relate it to their lives and take it personally. Very very personally, because it's your right. and i'd say again Do not let anyone, take your share away.
It's your responsibility to be aware of the rights that are yours and are finally being offered to you. so take them and prove that you are a rising nation of intelligent, hardworking and capable citizens.