China-funded New Gwadar International Airport in Balochistan, completed in October 2024, remains non-operational, highlighting ongoing regional instability. Despite the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor's investments, locals in Gwadar continue facing challenges like lack of electricity and clean water.
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