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.
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