Pakistan’s largest airport becomes operational, part of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative
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Pakistan’s largest airport becomes operational, part of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s largest airport, funded and built in the country's restive southwest by Beijing, has become operational, officials said Monday. Pakistani Defence Minister, Khawaja Mohammad Asif, and Chinese officials attended a ceremony at Gwadar airport and watched the arrival of the Pakistan International Airlines inaugural flight from the southern city of Karachi. The ceremony came months after Chinese Premier Li Qiang and his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif virtually inaugurated the airport, which has a capacity of handling 4,00,000 travelers annually. Besides the airport, which has an estimated cost of $230 million, China has also constructed a deep seaport as part of Chinese President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative to increase trade by building infrastructure around the world.

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Gwadar: Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport has no passengers or planes - but it is fully financed by China
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Gwadar: Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport has no passengers or planes - but it is fully financed by China

CNN  

Gwadar, Pakistan AP — With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. “This airport is not for Pakistan or Gwadar,” said Azeem Khalid, an international relations expert who specializes in Pakistan-China ties. The government says CPEC has created some 2,000 local jobs but it’s not clear whom they mean by …

Why Pakistan’s largest international airport has no passengers or flights
1 month ago

Why Pakistan’s largest international airport has no passengers or flights

Firstpost  

Pakistan opened its most expensive airport in Gwadar last month. Built by China at a cost of $240 million as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, the New Gwadar International Airport boasts modern facilities. Here’s why This January 10, 2025, photo provided by Pakistan Airports Authority on Friday, February 21, 2025, shows security forces officials outside the newly constructed …

No passengers and no planes: This country’s most expensive airport is a mystery
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No passengers and no planes: This country’s most expensive airport is a mystery

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is for China, so they can have secure access for their citizens to Gwadar and Balochistan.” open image in …

No passengers, no planes: Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery
1 month ago

No passengers, no planes: Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

The Hindu  

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it’s anyone’s guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business. Members of Pakistan’s ethnic Baloch minority say they face discrimination by the government and are denied opportunities available elsewhere in …

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery
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No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

Live Mint  

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. “This airport is not for Pakistan or Gwadar,” said Azeem Khalid, an international relations expert who specializes in Pakistan-China ties. The government says CPEC has created some 2,000 local jobs but it’s not clear whom they mean by “local” — Baloch residents …

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery
1 month ago

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

Associated Press  

GWADAR, Pakistan — With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. “This airport is not for Pakistan or Gwadar,” said Azeem Khalid, an international relations expert who specializes in Pakistan-China ties. The government says CPEC has created some 2,000 local jobs but it’s not clear whom they mean by “local” …

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan's newest airport is a bit of a mystery
1 month ago

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan's newest airport is a bit of a mystery

India Today  

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. “This airport is not for Pakistan or Gwadar,” said Azeem Khalid, an international relations expert who specializes in Pakistan-China ties. The government says CPEC has created some 2,000 local jobs but it’s not clear whom they mean by “local” — Baloch residents …

Pakistan’s new Gwadar airport has links to China | Know about the hush-hush inauguration, shocking details
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Pakistan’s new Gwadar airport has links to China | Know about the hush-hush inauguration, shocking details

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Pakistan’s new Gwadar airport has links to China | Know about the hush-hush inauguration, shocking details Pakistan's mysterious Gwadar International Airport has been entirely funded by China, built at a high cost of USD 240 million, drawing a sharp contrast to the impoverished Balochistan province that houses it. Pakistan’s new Gwadar International Airport, entirely financed by China, is a conundrum …

Pakistan’s largest airport becomes operational, part of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative
2 months ago

Pakistan’s largest airport becomes operational, part of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative

Associated Press  

QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistan’s largest airport, funded and built in the country’s restive southwest by Beijin g, has become operational, officials said Monday. Pakistani Defense Minister, Khawaja Mohammad Asif, and Chinese officials were among those attending a ceremony at Gwadar airport and watched the arrival of the Pakistan International Airlines inaugural flight from the southern city of Karachi. Besides the …

Pakistan rejoices over Gwadar airport, China dubs it donation
2 months ago

Pakistan rejoices over Gwadar airport, China dubs it donation

India Today  

After a Pakistan International Airlines aircraft on Monday landed at the new Gwadar International Airport, it was greeted with the traditional water salute. "The New Gwadar International Airport, a donation by China, officially commenced operations on Monday. Beijing-based Global Times called the new Gwadar International Airport, "a donation by China". "Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the …

New Gwadar airport a symbol of friendship
4 months, 1 week ago

New Gwadar airport a symbol of friendship

China Daily  

Airport Manager Khalid Kakar talks with Ding Kan, head of the project management team, at the New Gwadar International Airport in Gwadar, Pakistan, on Sept 13. AHMAD KAMAL/XINHUA Pakistan's New Gwadar International Airport, a flagship venture under the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, or CPEC, will transform connectivity and open a new chapter of development for the South Asian nation, …

New Gwadar airport a symbol of friendship
4 months, 1 week ago

New Gwadar airport a symbol of friendship

China Daily  

Airport Manager Khalid Kakar talks with Ding Kan, head of the project management team, at the New Gwadar International Airport in Gwadar, Pakistan, on Sept 13. AHMAD KAMAL/XINHUA Pakistan's New Gwadar International Airport, a flagship venture under the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, or CPEC, will transform connectivity and open a new chapter of development for the South Asian nation, …

China Inaugurates Beijing-Funded Airport in Pakistan, Sparks Protests
5 months, 1 week ago

China Inaugurates Beijing-Funded Airport in Pakistan, Sparks Protests

Associated Press  

China's Premier Li Qiang has inaugurated a Beijing-funded airport in Gwadar, Pakistan, a week after two Chinese workers were killed and another was wounded in a suicide attack. The airport is part of a massive investment by Beijing that links a deep sea port and airport on the Arabian Sea by road with China.

Inside India’s aviation revolution and what it means for travelers
5 years, 10 months ago

Inside India’s aviation revolution and what it means for travelers

CNN  

CNN — Just as the railways shaped modern India, cheap air tickets, driven by fierce competition between carriers, are changing the way Indians travel around their country. Courtesy rajiv srivastava / imazinindia.com India's 100th airport: As the country's 100th operational airport, it also marks a milestone for Indian aviation. Courtesy rajiv srivastava / imazinindia.com An engineering marvel: "This airport was …

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