China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Coverage of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in the Nexus archive.
- CPEC gave Balochistan roads and power. CPEC 2.0 must deliver jobs
CPEC investments over the past decade improved power supply, roads, and port activity in Balochistan. However, the article calls for CPEC 2.0 to prioritize job creation in the region.
- Why Modi’s strategy to isolate Pakistan backfired
India's strategy to isolate Pakistan after the 2025 Pahalgam attack failed as Pakistan strengthened its diplomatic ties and global standing. Pakistan's engagement with international figures like Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and support from China and the US countered India's efforts.
- Indigenous energy sources overtake thermal power
Pakistan's energy sector saw hydel, renewable, and nuclear sources surpass thermal power in installed capacity for the first time, contributing 50.8% of 49,651MW total capacity. The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) facilitated 102 IPPs, attracting $35 billion in foreign investment, while solar projects and Thar coal initiatives advanced energy security.
- CPEC 2.0: China’s grip tightening on Pakistan’s digital future
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is transitioning from physical infrastructure projects, such as power plants and highways, to a focus on digital development, expanding China's strategic influence in South Asia.
- Are China and Pakistan Rebranding CPEC Through B2B Conferences?
China and Pakistan are potentially rebranding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) through Business-to-Business (B2B) conferences. Unlike past state-backed infrastructure-focused investments, the B2B model emphasizes commercial, business-driven partnerships.
- Pakistan and China reach ‘new broad consensus’ on boosting ties
Pakistan and China have reached a new broad consensus to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on enhancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and developing Gwadar Port as a key infrastructure project.