China-built airport in Pak’s Gwadar starts operations

Pakistan’s new Gwadar International Airport welcomed its first commercial flight from Karachi, after months of delays due to security reviews. The $246-million project, funded by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is set to enhance connectivity and support economic growth. The airport’s development is part of broader infrastructure improvements, despite ongoing threats from separatist militants.
Pakistan’s new Gwadar International Airport welcomed its first commercial flight from Karachi, after months of delays due to security reviews. The $246-million project, funded by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is set to enhance connectivity and support economic growth. The airport’s development is part of broader infrastructure improvements, despite ongoing threats from separatist militants.