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CPEC
Pakistan: In the Eye of the Political Storm
By Joe Wallen
Chaos erupted after Imran Khan's arrest. His release brought an uneasy calm, but the stage is set for a more serious clash.
Why China Could Tighten its Purse Strings on CPEC Projects
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Pakistan’s inability to pay off its existing debt to China, and the slowdown of the Chinese economy, could make Beijing cautious about lending more to Pakistan.
Cash-Strapped Pakistan Struggles to Keep China Happy
By Umair Jamal
It has promised to pay $200 million to four Chinese power producers but that is just a fraction of the money owed to China.
Pakistan’s National Security Policy Prioritizes Economic Security
By Niha Dagia
Its content is impressive but it lacks a roadmap.
In Numbers: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
By Diplomat Risk Intelligence
A new DRI report situates the marquee Belt and Road Initiative project within the overall state of Pakistan’s economy.
Storm Clouds Hang Over ‘All-Weather’ Sino-Pakistani Friendship
By Umair Jamal
Attacks on Chinese nationals working in CPEC projects in Pakistan have drawn China’s ire.
Terrorists Target Chinese Nationals Working on a CPEC Project
By Niha Dagia
Initially, Pakistan’s foreign ministry wrote it off as an accident, but China has described it a terror attack.
Andrew Small on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s Return to the Shadows
By Catherine Putz
“CPEC has been a chastening experience for China in the context of the BRI.”
Gwadar: Fishermen Protest Broken Promises Again
By Mariyam Suleman
The construction of East Bay Expressway is once again raising fears amongst Gwadar’s indigenous population.
Pakistan Discovers the High Cost of Chinese Investment
By Hussain Haqqani
A new report sheds light on the true costs of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor for Pakistan.
CPEC and Beyond: China and the US Fight For Influence In Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Beijing and Washington tussle to have their way with Islamabad’s foreign policy decisions.
Has the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Stalled?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
In a break from earlier feverish optimism, discussions about the CPEC have become more muted in Pakistan.