Geo-Economic Integration under CPEC: Opportunities and Structural Challenges for Pakistan

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2026
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Abstract
This study aims to analyze CPEC through an economic and socio-political lens. The Chin*a–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, represents Pakistan’s largest foreign investment to date, with projected funding exceeding $65 billion. This study employs qualitative methodology through documentbased content analysis to investigate on Pakistan’s energy sector, transportation infrastructure, and regional connectivity with a focus on Special Economic Zones. The findings reveal that CPEC functions as a vehicle for regional integration, trade facilitation, and soft power diplomacy, exemplified by developments in Gwadar and the Karakoram Highway. The research highlights challenges including governance issues, human capital gaps, inter-provincial coordination, and concerns regarding debt sustainability. Findings indicate that the Corridor’s transformative potential depends on inclusive implementation, transparent governance, and integration of social and cultural dimensions. The study recommends that Pakistan needs to take full advantage of the opportunities for economic growth, employment generation, and enhanced regional connectivity provided by CPEC through sustainable, inclusive, and strategically coordinated policies to fully realize its benefits.
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Authors Reema Murad
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Journal Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review
Year 2026
DOI
10.47205/plhr.2026(10-I)14
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https://ojs.plhr.org.pk/journal/article/view/1366
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