Pakistan often finds itself in the headlines, whether for its leaders like Imran Khan, its economic challenges, U.S. sanctions, revenue deficit, ICC Men's Champions Trophy, or its disputes with Afghanistan.

ISLAMABAD: Despite substantial investment in Pakistan’s Gwadar Port, the port has struggled to achieve its desired success due to several issues, including difficulties in transshipment from China, lack of information for promoting the port to Central Asian Republics (CARs),

The official inauguration of the Gwadar International Airport, initially scheduled for August last year, was delayed multiple times due to security concerns in Balochistan.

The Gwadar airport, funded under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was initiated in March 2019 during Imran Khan’s tenure and inaugurated in October 2024 by Shahbaz Sharif.

Pakistani officials announced on Monday the formal launch of the country’s largest airport, located in the restive Balochistan province. The Gwadar International Airport, built with financial assistance from China, has an annual passenger capacity of 400,000.

Pakistani authorities say the country's largest airport, which was built and funded by Beijing, has become operational in the restive southwest province of Balochistan.

GWADAR: Pakistan marked a historic milestone in aviation on Monday as the first commercial flight touched down at the New Gwadar International Airport, signaling the commencement of operations at the

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Pakistan PM Sharif hails Gwadar International Airport, funded by China, as a 'gift' that will benefit the entire country. The airport is a key part of the CPEC project, aimed at boosting trade and regional connectivity.

Nearly a decade after the first container ships docked there in 2016, Gwadar has failed to attract substantial commercial activity, with experts citing insecurity, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of a clear operational strategy.

QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistan's largest airport, funded and built in the country's restive southwest by Beijing, has become operational, officials said Monday. Gwadar airport is in the province of Balochistan, which has for decades been the scene of an insurgency by separatists demanding autonomy or outright independence.

Chinese power projects under the CPEC initiative have left Pakistan with significant debt and high electricity costs, despite the country's ongoing power shortages.