A decade into its operation, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is significantly impacting Pakistan’s socio-economic landscape. Let’s explore the key statistics:
- Jobs: According to government data, CPEC has generated nearly 200,000 direct jobs for Pakistanis during project construction, providing livelihoods across the country.
- Education: In 2019, CPEC facilitated over 28,000 Pakistani students to enroll in Chinese universities, surpassing the number studying in the UK that year, offering new opportunities for the country’s youth.
- Healthcare: CPEC has supplied critical medical equipment and facilitated the procurement of 30 million doses of Chinese COVID vaccines, strengthening Pakistan’s pandemic response.
- Energy: CPEC power projects have increased electricity supply, reducing shortages and boosting industrial growth, resulting in a 43% increase in manufacturing output over the past decade.
With continued projects and verifiable data on jobs, power access, healthcare, skills training, and trade growth, CPEC appears to be a game-changer for Pakistan, in line with its envisioned goals.
