China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC)‎ : Its impact on Pakistan's economy and society

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This paper focuses on the china-pakistan economic corridor (CPEC), a megainitiative of Pakistan and china.

the CPEC is important to both Pakistan and China.

It is viewed in Pakistan that CPEC is a great opportunity for development of Pakistan.

this article examines the impact of CPEC on Pakistan’s economy and society.

it highlights the impacts of a number of projects undertaken by CPEC such as infrastructures, special economic zones (SEZ), energy, Gwadar port and social sector projects on Pakistan’s economy and society.

this paper adopts a qualitative research method and the analysis made concludes that CPEC has more positive than negative impacts on Pakistani economy and society.

in order to draw benefits from CPEC, its proper implementation and functioning is important.