1. AmirWali Khan (E-MBA) ID:10093 amir.anjas@gmail.com
Date: 29th August 2015
Assignment #2
CHINA PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORIDOR
Subject: Eco-ii (Macro Economics)
Submitted To,
Sir, Muhammad Aftab Ahmed Abro
Submitted By,
Amir Wali Khan
ID:10093
2. AmirWali Khan (E-MBA) ID:10093 amir.anjas@gmail.com
PAK CHINA ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
HISTORY AND INTRODUCTION
“Our friendship is “higher than the mountains, deeper than the
oceans, stronger than steel, dearer than eyesight, sweeter than
honey”
As above statement we can say China Pakistan economic friendships
is not new it was start very begging but in recent project China is
investing huge money of US $46 billion.
According to First post Report of China “This is the biggest overseas
investment by China announced yet and the corridor is expected to be
operational within three years and will be strategic game changer in
the region which would go a long way in making Pakistan a richer
and stronger entity the over before.”
A total of 51 memoranda of understanding were signed in diverse
sector between China and Pakistan during visit of Chinese President
of Pakistan on 20 April 2015.
Major projects under the corridor umbrella are:
Gawadar Port,
Upgrading of Karachi toPeshawar main line Khunjerab Railway
Karachi-Lahore Motorway (KLM)
Hazara Motorway
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline
Economic corridor support force
Upgrading of Gawadar international Airport.
Jhimpir wind Power Project.
Havelian Dry Port.
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And so many big and small projects are listed in this economic
corridor and this entire project expected to be complete in several
years.
OBJECTIVES OF PAK-CHINA ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
These are the main objectives ofChina PAK Economic Corridor.
Increase the volume of trade between Pakistan and china.
Take full advantage of preferential trade agreement(PTA) and
free trade agreement (FTA). Increase export to china, recently
export to china is $3.14 billion.
Pakistan and china are second largest partners in south Asia this
will help to retain partnership.
Widen Karakorum high way and open new economic corridor
from china to Gwadar.
Approximately reduce 10000 km distance and it is the shortest
route
Expand trade with Afghanistan and it helps both countries to
play their role in post-2014 Afghanistan.
Expand trade with Russia by providing trade route till Gwadar
port.
Development of infrastructure along Pakistan
China access to the Indian Ocean with the aim of widening its
geopolitical influence and military presence in the region
Job opportunities and economic development in Baluchistan
Increase Chinese investment, Pakistani investment in china will
also be encouraged.
Regional peace, prosperity and elevate the life of poor people of
south Asia.
Enhance trade among Pakistan, China, Gulf States, Central Asia
and Africa .
China is interested to extend the IranPakistan pipeline to its
western territory
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ADVANTAGES OF PAK-CHINA ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
China PAK Economic Corridorhas many advantages for both Pakistan
and China. These are can be the main advantages.
Can benefit new emerging regional cooperation
Save time, cost and freight charges.
Facilitate trade, have Economic Zone en-route and will allow
reaping of full benefits of development, economic and social uplift
Increase the economic collaboration between both countries by
connecting western china to Gwadar
Regional stability in Asia as well as whole world
Pakistan economy will Boost
Pakistan can avail great opportunities from chine’s expert in
various sectors like energy ,Technology and Education sector
Create new employment opportunities
Pakistan and china both collectively target the half of the
population of the world ,it will provide great opportunity for both
countries to expend their market
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DISADVANTAGES OF PAK-CHINA ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
As we know this economic Corridor has many advantages for the both
countries but there can be so many disadvantages for both the
countries and especially for Pakistan it can be these Disadvantages.
FTA leads to threat for local markets and local manufacturers
Disturb of local industries
Difficult to compete chine’s product in market
Increase the ratio of unemployment
Dependent to China
Focus on import rather than Domestic production Threat for
potential group Due to free trade agreement with china leads to
lack of competition.
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RECOMMENDATION
Pakistan should create stability In its terrority to implementation
on that plan
To make positive balance of trade Pakistan should increase
exports
Agriculture products
Textile products
Leather
Maintain favourable balance of trade Precious stone Sports
goods Textiles products
Restriction on that commodities which is harmful for our
industries •
To make a frame work to use Domestic currency for trade
(barter system) •
Develop auto industries rather than focusing on import parts
Implementations of agreements should be addressed should
provide latest technology Think tank should collaborate by both
countries
Pakistan should implement and handle policies up to the mark
Utilization of raw material and value added process should be
done in Pakistan
Make efforts to diversify market in China
Security issues, law and order system are main obstacles in the
way of Pak-china economic corridor
Pakistan should develop the training centers and Chinese
language centers in order to make effective communications
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CONCLUSION
These are the main points that I wants to conclude the
mega project China PAK Economic Corridor.
Natural Gateway for China
Positive response by both countries through mutual cooperation
Both countries are keen to enhance trade activities
Infrastructural improvement and Development of Dams
Stability of economy by investment in different sectors
“Our friendship is “higher than the mountains,
deeper than the oceans, stronger than steel, dearer
than eyesight, sweeter than honey”
PAK CHINA FRIENDSHIP ZINDABAD