Amid the recent incident of killings of Chinese nationals in Pakistan, the Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, said on Thursday that Chinese staff and workers at different China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)-related projects will continue to contribute to Pakistan's socio-eco
Shabir Choudhry, a prominent writer and activist based in London, has issued a stark warning regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion-dollar connectivity project, predicting a bleak future for the Baloch people.
The locals, drivers and transporters in the Kech area of Balochistan launched a protest, raising their voices against the alleged acts of corruption, extortion, and violence they face at a levies checkpoint, The Balochistan Post reported.
Khurshid Ahmed, the Information Secretary of the Baloch Human Rights Council, highlighted the negative implications of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistan's province of Balochistan.
The outstanding dues of power projects of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) alarmingly increased to a record PKR 493 billion or USD 1.8 billion as of end January. The amount was PKR 214 billion or 77 per cent higher than June last year.
Speaking at the session, Naela highlighted the suppression of Pakistan administration on the people of Balochistan and how the so-called multi-billion dollar projects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor have now become a testament to the struggle of the Baloch community.
Kashmiri emphasised that the rules of business in GB disproportionately favour Pakistan, neglecting the basic needs and rights of the local population. He also raised concerns about the severe environmental impact of the CPEC, stating that it has caused irreparable harm to the region.
Titled "Gwadar's Reality: Unearthing Ecocide, Indigenous Narratives, and Uniting Baloch for Survival," the event will highlight the suppression of the Pakistani administration of the Baloch community.
The multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stood 'exposed' as the relief aid could not reach the flood-affected people in Gwadar despite tall claims made for the project.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Highway in Pakistan's Turbat was blocked after a case of enforced disappearance came to the fore, Balochistan Post reported.