Pakistan will free several birds with one key, and that one key is Gwadar International Airport. It will be the largest airport in South Asia and is expected to become operational by March 2023. Several International and Domestic flights will soon operate from this airport. This new addition in airports around the world will serve as an economic hub for China, Central Asia and South Asia. The airport is going to have a unique strategic importance, and it will bring economic prosperity to Pakistan. It will also boost cultural cooperation within the region and serve as a connecting point between the three major regions.
The airport stretches over a large area of approximately 1740 hectares of land. It will have the capacity to cater large aircraft such as Boeing 747, Boeing 737, Airbus A300, ATR 72, and C-130. This airport can be a key factor in the growth of Pakistan’s economy. According to reports, Pakistan expects a 55% increase in domestic business activity and a 200% increase in foreign investment after the airport becomes operational.
The importance of Gwadar International Airport, which connects three major regions: Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia, cannot be undermined in any manner. In addition, China Airlines has decided to operate international flights from this airport with access to Africa and Europe. With the start of international flights, this airport will become one of the world’s most important airports.
Asia is the world’s largest continent, stretching from the Eastern Mediterranean sea to the Western pacific ocean and has many landlocked countries. This airport will open a new gateway for business activity in the region. It is also called the Golden Gate as it facilitates trade activities between Pakistan and China and Central and South Asian countries. Many land-locked countries in Asia pose significant barriers to maritime trade. This airport will make goods transportation easy in these countries in a short time.
This airport will change the fate of Gwadar and Baluchistan and will undoubtedly play a significant role in Pakistan’s economic growth. Pakistan is a geographically important country. India, Iran, China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and many Central Asian countries have to pass through Pakistan’s airspace, which is why it is the junction point of the East and West route. On the one hand, this airport will boost commercial activity and international dependence on Pakistan. On the other hand, it will offer a strategic priority to Pakistan over India because Gwadar is far away from India compared to Karachi and Port Qasim. India has already calculated Gawadar airport’s significance, which is why India is continuously trying to oppose this project in their local media.
The unusual friendship between China and Pakistan has been proven several times. China is an official partner with Pakistan in the economic sector, and this airport will significantly strengthen this cooperation between the two countries. China made a massive investment in the development of Gwadar International Airport because it also holds great importance for China. This became a reason for this project to begin under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) umbrella. The southern part of China is far from the eastern ports, and thousands of kilometres have to be navigated to reach the eastern side, and now with the help of this project, travelling time will shrink a lot. Through Gwadar, China can solve its domestic transportation problems, as well as it can help China to reach Afghanistan and Central Asian countries easily.
With its high potential for commercial development, this airport will bring significant changes in business and commercial processes throughout the region. The Gwadar logistics base will serve trade above the Western and North-South transport corridors. Gwadar International Airport, built with an investment of 230 million dollars, will improve the geopolitical position of the region and will convert the part into an economic hub.
International trade policy is highly complex, driven by changing business activities and economic challenges. Gwadar International Airport has already managed to gain geopolitical importance in the region. Now all that’s left is to secure this area to get the most out of this project. Law enforcement agencies can adopt foolproof security measures in the area to make the business community and foreigners feel comfortable. While there is no doubt that relative peace reigns in the province, China and Pakistan must work together to continue the project, as foreign powers are too busy suppressing it.
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