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 the country, charges the government denies. The government says CPEC has created some 2,000 local jobs but it’s not clear whom they mean by “local” — Baloch residents or Pakistanis from elsewhere in the country. Still, there is a perception that it’s dangerous or difficult to visit — only one commercial route operates out of Gwadar’s domestic airport, three times a week to Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, located at the other end of Pakistan’s Arabian Sea coastline.

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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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55 years, 2 months ago

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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1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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, 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

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” …

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

India TV News  

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 …

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 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

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 …

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.

Pakistan beckons: Hidden jewel awaits Chinese tourists
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan beckons: Hidden jewel awaits Chinese tourists

China Daily  

A porter looking toward the world's second-tallest mountain in the Karakoram range of Gilgit–Baltistan on July 15. Painting a vivid tapestry of what awaits Chinese tourists, Quraishi said: "From towering peaks like K2 that challenge seasoned climbers to tranquil beaches that invite relaxation — Pakistan is an undiscovered gem. In a significant move to bolster tourism and connectivity, Pakistan International …

Pakistan beckons: Hidden jewel awaits Chinese tourists
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan beckons: Hidden jewel awaits Chinese tourists

China Daily  

A porter looking toward the world's second-tallest mountain in the Karakoram range of Gilgit–Baltistan on July 15. Painting a vivid tapestry of what awaits Chinese tourists, Quraishi said: "From towering peaks like K2 that challenge seasoned climbers to tranquil beaches that invite relaxation — Pakistan is an undiscovered gem. In a significant move to bolster tourism and connectivity, Pakistan International …

Gwadar Port
1 year, 10 months ago

Gwadar Port

China Daily  

Country: Pakistan Signing Date: April 23, 2015 with Qingdao Port of Shandong Port Group The Pakistan government has adopted the landlord concept for development of the Gwadar Port. In practice, this means that Pakistan will drive the overall development of the port and will raise the funds for developing general port infrastructure, while private sector investors will be the primary …

Watch | About the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
4 years, 2 months ago

Watch | About the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

The Hindu  

On December 25, officials from China and Pakistan met in Urumqi for the second meeting of the Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC. It is China’s most ambitious Belt and Road Initiative project that aims to build a network of roads, railway lines and power projects throughout Pakistan. CPEC eventually aims …

Chinese vow to make Gwadar port more valuable than Karachi after Pak offers 23-year tax holiday
5 years, 5 months ago

Chinese vow to make Gwadar port more valuable than Karachi after Pak offers 23-year tax holiday

India TV News  

Pakistan has granted a 23-year income tax holiday, exemptions of sales tax and customs duties to the Chinese operators of the strategic Gwadar Port and its free zone as the two countries stepped up their efforts to build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, according to a media report on Wednesday. Chairman of China Overseas Ports Holding Company Gwadar Zhang Baozhong on …

Gwadar port turning Pakistan into trade hub: Lawmaker
6 years, 4 months ago

Gwadar port turning Pakistan into trade hub: Lawmaker

The Quint  

Islamabad, Oct 30 A top Pakistani lawmaker has said that the country was turning into a regional and international trade hub due to the strategically located Gwadar deep sea port in Balochistan province. Addressing an inaugural session of Asian Parliamentary Assembly's Standing Committee on Political Affairs in Gwadar on Monday, Pakistan Senate Chair Sadiq Sanjrani said that Gwadar is helping …

With the US cutting down aid, Pakistan tries to sell itself to China
7 years, 1 month ago

With the US cutting down aid, Pakistan tries to sell itself to China

Op India  

In December last year, Pakistani newspapers reported that Pakistan is giving the Chinese currency Renminbi the status as the second international currency, at par with the US dollar. Pakistan’s planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Chinese ambassador Yao Jing had together launched the Long Term Plan of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor for 2017-2030. While the government officials and …

‘All-weather ally’: China eyeing businesses and land in Pakistan, claims report
8 years, 1 month ago

‘All-weather ally’: China eyeing businesses and land in Pakistan, claims report

India TV News  

China’s relationship with its “all-weather ally” Pakistan seems to be getting deeper as several companies from Beijing are in talks to acquire more businesses and land in Pakistan after sealing two major deals in recent months. A Reuters report cites a dozen executives from some of Pakistan’s biggest firms claiming that Chinese companies were looking mainly at the cement, steel, …

Pakistan hands over 2000 acres to China in Gwadar port city
9 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan hands over 2000 acres to China in Gwadar port city

India TV News  

Islamabad/Beijing: Pakistan and China today kicked off their ambitious USD 46 billion economic corridor project with Beijing acquiring over 2,000 acres of land in restive Balochistan to develop the strategic Gwadar port, providing the Communist-giant an opening to the Arabian Sea. Asked about the deal between the two close allies at the Gwadar port city, which will get linked to …

Chinese firm to develop special economic zone in Pakistan
9 years, 4 months ago

Chinese firm to develop special economic zone in Pakistan

China Daily  

Photo shows the Pakistan's first deep sea port in Gwadar, Pakistan, April 1, 2007. SOE gets 43-year lease for 152 hectares of land in Pakistani port China Overseas Port Holding Co Ltd, the State-owned company which operates the Gwadar port in Pakistan, has got permission to set up a special economic zone spread over 152 hectares in the strategic deep-water …

China’s footprint in Pakistan
17 years, 11 months ago

China’s footprint in Pakistan

LA Times  

Times Staff Writer Along a scenic beach where fishermen mend their nets by hand, an endless row of storefronts stretches into the distance, all selling the same thing. An internal Pentagon report leaked two years ago concluded that China was trying to establish a “string of pearls” along the rim of the Indian Ocean, ports that it eventually could use …

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