Islamabad:Experts, diplomats and policymakers unanimously urged to embrace a shift toward humane-centered, integrated development for Balochistan under Phase-II of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to establish the latter as gateway to sustainable growth and development.
The experts were speaking at a Seminar on “Balochistan's gateway to sustainable development: market opportunities and investment pathways under CPEC” organised here by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).
Dr Hassan Daud Butt, Senior Advisor, Energy China, emphasised that “Gwadar is not just a port, it’s Pakistan’s gateway to Eurasia.” Highlighting Balochistan’s untapped economic potential, he pointed out the province accounts for 44% of Pakistan’s landmass and 40% of the country’s livestock, while also possessing one of the largest wind energy corridors in South Asia. By 2050, Balochistan's population is expected to grow to 24 million, further amplifying the urgency for sustainable development planning, he added.
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