Role of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Unification of Pakistani Nation

Abstract

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the flagship project of China’s OBOR; One Belt One Road project of China’s economic expansion, to connect its market to Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa. The project includes various projects of oil and gas, roads, railways, airports, seaports, agricultural and also industrial developments in all the areas from which it will pass. It will bring national integration to the Pakistani nation in broader terms if it is implemented properly. The most important part of it is the development being done in the education and health sector. Health sector includes medical facilities for the local population. The education sector includes the building of universities for professional education, the establishment of various research and development wings, and also technical education and training for building manpower. The Chinese infrastructure development teams will work for assistance and training of Pakistan’s manpower until they will get properly trained to run those projects independently. Rumors of Chinese colonization and hegemony are mere myths. There has been enormous propaganda against China Pakistan Economic Corridor followed by frequent terrorist activities in the areas linked to project, aiming to sabotage the developmental activities under CPEC. Due to precarious security conditions, a light infantry division has been raised to be posted there for security purposes only. There is a Chinese proverb that says "Catch me a fish and I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I will eat for a lifetime". Under China Pakistan Economic Corridor, China is letting Pakistan learn how to catch fish and eat the fish for a lifetime. Under CPEC, China will shift its heavy industry to Pakistan, its technical staff will train Pakistani labor to manage and run those industries. Thus, people of Pakistan will get a good chance of earning their livelihood in many other ways. China has been known to create multiple employment opportunities for its people, it created multiple means of employment for Chinese people. China's drastic industrialization made it the biggest stakeholder of the global economy. Similarly, Pakistan is also expected to follow China's path under CPEC. CPEC is a lifetime opportunity. Only those nations prosper, who take advantage of opportunities provided to them by Allah Almighty. People of Pakistan should take full advantage of this opportunity under CPEC. This will also bring economic stability and national integration to Pakistan.