Pakistan's new Gwadar airport, funded by China, remains unused since its completion in October 2024. Despite being the largest in Pakistan and part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the airport has no scheduled flights and has not benefited the local population, raising concerns about its utility.
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