Advancing Pakistan – China Partnership for Shared Prosperity

Integrating research, policy, and strategic communication to deepen understanding of China and regional economies, align CPEC with Pakistan’s development priorities, and to promote a shared vision of prosperity.

Advancing Pakistan – China Partnership for Shared Prosperity

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

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“Pakistan–China friendship stands as a model of enduring trust, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation. The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is driving Pakistan’s... Read More”

Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister of Pakistan

“The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a defining pillar of Pakistan–China strategic cooperation and a catalyst for Pakistan’s sustainable economic transformation... Read More”

Ahsan Iqbal Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives

“The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) is committed to advancing evidence-based research and policy that supports Pakistan's long-term economic transformat... Read More”

Dr. Nadeem Javaid Vice Chancellor, PIDE

“The Centre of Excellence for CPEC has been established as a knowledge and research hub for informing decision-makers, investors, institutions, and stakeholders working to... Read More”

Syed Hasanat Shah Executive Director

POLICY DOMAINS

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Trade, Investment & Industrial Cooperation

Evidence-Based Trade Policy Research.

Energy & Climate Resilience

Climate-Resilient Energy Research.

Science, Technology & Innovation

Science-Led Innovation Ecosystem.

Regional Connectivity & Integration

Enhancing Cross-Border Regional Cooperation.

Socio-Economic Development

Inclusive Growth Through Research.

Gwadar and Geopolitical Arbitrage: A New Paradigm of Regional Connectivity

July 4, 2026

This study explores Gwadar’s strategic importance in a regional geopolitics and its potential to stimulate trade, investment and connectivity in Asia.