In a post on social media platform X, Salih argued that the airport serves China's strategic interests rather than benefiting Pakistan or the local population of Gwadar. He warned that China intends to transform Balochistan into a "strategic colony."
The Pakistan government has postponed the opening of the nearly USD 250 million New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) due to security concerns, marking a setback in efforts to boost Chinese investment in the struggling economy, according to Nikkei Asia.
Balochistan [Pakistan], May 16 (ANI): The construction of much-awaited New Gwadar International Airport has entered its second phase, as the joint Pakistan and China project pushes towards completion.