Chinese ship, trade convoy reach Gwadar port
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GWADAR: The first trade convoy carrying Chinese goods for export through the western route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and a Chinese ship arrived at the port here on Friday.
Official sources confirmed the anchoring of the ship at the port and said another vessel was expected to arrive within 24 hours.
The second trade convoy was scheduled to reach here on Saturday (today).
The goods will be exported to countries in the Middle East and Africa.
A ceremony marking the opening of trade activities through the corridor will be held on Sunday, which will attended by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai, Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri and ambassadors of 15 countries.
Meanwhile, the Gwadar Yakjehti Council took out a procession in support of the CPEC.
Speaking at the Gwadar Press Club, the organisers of the procession termed the CPEC a game-changer for the region, especially Balochistan, as it would bring about progress and prosperity.
They said the elements opposing the CPEC were not well-wishers of the people of Gwadar.
“We are happy that Gwadar is at the centre of the CPEC because this will remove poverty and create jobs for the local people,” one of the speakers said.
The speakers praised the role of the Pakistan Army and said the corridor could not have been completed without the support of the armed forces.
They added that the council would always try to protect the rights of people of Gwadar.
Published in Dawn November 12th, 2016
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Nov 12, 2016 08:07am
Wealth and power is starting to flow through CPEC, with these at hand kashmir will be free and Indian aggression will end.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:20am
@Zak How?
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Nov 12, 2016 08:21am
Excellent News. Already activity started. Hope for the future is looking up MashAllah.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:23am
@Zak and you wonder why Indians oppose CPEC?! With this attitude nothing good can be sustained.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:24am
Did you get any benefits?
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Nov 12, 2016 08:26am
And Japan-India signed a nuclear deal. India will get nuke fuel and technology.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:25am
Let's relish this moment for what it is, bringing economic prosperity to the region that has been long ignored.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:26am
How much Pakistan earned in foreign exchange and fees from the first lot of Chinese goods to Middle East and Africa through this country?
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Nov 12, 2016 08:28am
@Sj You will see the practical implication soon on Pakistan's economy,security and our global standing then you will believe.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:28am
How much money Chinese will be paying to govt. of Pakistan as fee for using our roads and port or in the name of friendship it's free
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Nov 12, 2016 08:37am
All the best...
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Nov 12, 2016 08:40am
An Outstanding News. God bless Pakistan and China.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:43am
So it follow western route of CPEC. Hope opposers understand Western route is on top priority and shun the opposition to this mega project.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:46am
And it start. Some poor neighbors try their best to sabotage it but failed. Thanks GOD Almighty.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:55am
@Zak
If you mean survival of the fittest then, we think alike ZAK !
But there is something called self destructive attitude because , in the end Dinosaurs faced extinction precisely on account of it . Good Day !!
Think Over !!
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Nov 12, 2016 08:58am
@True story very good question
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Nov 12, 2016 09:04am
So China started extracting money through CPEC. Congratulations Pakistan.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:07am
All the best
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Nov 12, 2016 09:12am
History in the making, looking forward to seeing the port and route being busy and providing value to neighbouring countries as well.
Seeing the comments from our Indian friends I do feel sorry for their thought process .... time to change their thoughts and start helping your neighbours as a result it will help you grow too but if you try to bring them down they will do the same to you too.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:14am
Good NEWS.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:19am
I hope this start can revive Pakistan economy and pay back its citizens. Very excited about CPEC
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Nov 12, 2016 09:22am
Congrats to Pakistan & China, it began with great enthusiasm, the whole of Middle East,Iran,Africa will include from export operations through Gwader. This will be game changer for entire region,the freight factor reduced,and Chinese goods more economical to importers. The traffic will be two way, Chinese imports from EU,Africa,will also go through Gwader.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:21am
As I said it before, if carried out correctly and honestly where all will benefit I.e. rich, poor, Punjab, KPK, Sind etc then CPEC will make Pak otherwise it will break Pak.
People want to know how Pak will benefit? So my friend 1) economic activity is always good for the economy, and 2) 54 billion is just an initial investment and China will invest now 10 time more to protect its investment.
Also, as I said with the completion of CPEC, China will rise and it will be a matter of time before it will reach complete world dominance and all those who are opposing or messing with China's interest will pay a heavy price.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:35am
@Zak Kashmiris have to decide through ballot, because they have shed too much blood and blindness by pellet guns. CPEC has yet to be tested for mutual benefits, it's a loan with interest.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:36am
@RAVIM Pakistan earned a huge loan and China got free trade route on the name of friendship.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:36am
Japan is interested to work on Chahbar port with the collaboration of India.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:36am
Great News, hopefully CPEC will have great dividends. If it alleviates poverty, the public benefits from gradual prosperity. It should help tremendously to eliminate extremist elements. High hopes for this Amazing Project
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Nov 12, 2016 09:39am
@Logical thinking Can you please enlighten us a single benefit as of now PAKISTAN has got from CPEC. Please don't talk about power projects because for those Pakistan will be paying high interest on loan it has got from so called friend.
Did any politician inform you that what is China paying for using this route? Last I heard was that it is leased to China for next 40 years, now you can reap benefit may be after 40 years(you and me might not be there to see it though).
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Nov 12, 2016 09:47am
Trade is underway faster than I believed would happen.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:50am
@Ahmad: It's called trade (Business).
Don't mistake it for rural village level friendship!
Best Wishes!
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Nov 12, 2016 09:52am
For those who question CPEC. Where is this improving infrastructure coming from? Gwadar is finally fit for trade and Pakistani companies can also benefit. Let the multiplier effect begin, good luck !
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Nov 12, 2016 09:58am
CPEC is good answer to those who belive western routes are unsafe and have kept it in turmoil. As regards to neighbouring countries woes...you cant put up a project of this size with all your economical muscle..so why making hue and cry
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Nov 12, 2016 10:04am
Pakistan is very fortunate to have China, an emerging superpower, as a strategic and economic partner. And Pakistan is also fortunate to have India -- with its inferior infrastructure, lagging industrial sector, and high rates of open defecation and abject poverty -- as a rival.
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Nov 12, 2016 10:16am
Good luck and good start all I can say.
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Nov 12, 2016 10:46am
Now and in future inshAllah balochistan will be a richest province of Pakistan. and baloch brothers will get excellent opportunities to excel in there lives.
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Nov 12, 2016 10:51am
@Sj
Just read the article you will know, education does help! try getting some.
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Nov 12, 2016 10:54am
@JET LEE Hahah somehow you brought japan into this Chahbahar. Japan have no need of this areas port. Your nuclear deal does not mean that,
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Nov 12, 2016 10:55am
@Ahmad I think you should ask this question from modi why he did so much effort to subotage.
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Nov 12, 2016 10:56am
Indian Jealousy at its highest peak, can be seen in comments
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Nov 12, 2016 11:09am
@khan-haqiqi think about the job opportunities and new opportunities it will further create. It will run a cycle of economic activity.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:09am
@Abu Donald super understanding abu... you are just an expert having wide knowledge about all countries
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Nov 12, 2016 11:14am
@Sj That wait and watch and soon you will know HOW.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:15am
@True story Yes we got lots of benefits and $100's of billions are in the pipeline.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:15am
@Zak vow... simply super zak..
soon pak will become super power
very nice to hear..marvellous... you just rocked zak...
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Nov 12, 2016 11:15am
@Japani What this has to do with Gwadar port?
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Nov 12, 2016 11:17am
"Chinese investors need to spell out how exactly Pakistan will benefit from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said political and military leaders at a seminar on Monday".
Hope it is good for pakistan, but BE CAUTIOUS and realistic. Dont be carried away, chinese economy is also on down trends in the recent past and they need to survive their growth at the cost of others!
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Nov 12, 2016 11:20am
@Ahmad No it is not huge loan. Out of US$ 46 Billion for CPEC only US$ 11 Billion is loan and the rest direct investment.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:23am
Congratulations.. Pakistan...china friendship Zindabad. More fruits of the trade to come in future.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:26am
Well it finally happened. Hats off to Pakistan and China we did it, against all the odds. To all the reader who are against CPEC, CPEC is here to stay and not only stay but it will bring lots of wealth to Pakistan. Jealously has never taken anyone anywhere . I want advisories of Pakistan to come to terms with the fact with power of CPEC, and sort our border disputes and become a part of CPEC. Soon Pakistan will become the largest economy in south east Asia.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:26am
Congratulations to our armed forces who helped complete this project despite so many countries actively working against it.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:26am
I am proud of this. I am happy. Pakistan Zindabad.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:42am
Congratulations ! Reason to be delighted !!
Brother , just for a day keep aside India and Kashmir and celebrate this special day to the fullest.You have worked for it .
All the best !!
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Nov 12, 2016 11:46am
With the success of CPEC soon our advisory will be converting its Rs 500 and Rs 1000 note with Pakistani notes
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Nov 12, 2016 11:50am
@CSK We have kept aside India since 1947 but we will never keep aside Kashmir, because Kashmir is Pakistan and Pakistan is Kashmir.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:54am
@CSK In all our sorrows and celebration Kashmir is with us and will always be. The Kashmiri are also celebrating CPEC because it is a also Kashmir Future.
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Nov 12, 2016 12:11pm
Gwadar was touted as deep sea port which was going to cater to large container ships ... the truck in the picture isn't suited to load on one of those ships.
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Nov 12, 2016 12:15pm
Favourable opportunity.
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Nov 12, 2016 12:25pm
@RAVIM It really is not a matter. It is for our big brother who always stood by us in the time of need. Pakistan and China are not two countries anymore.
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Nov 12, 2016 12:26pm
@Zak correct
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Nov 12, 2016 12:28pm
@N_Saq I always say, please do not jump to the conclusions,,, SUPERPOWERS HAVE NO FRIEND NO ENEMY, they only look after their own interests,, we can comment on CPEC after at least it is fully operational for 02 years,,, always remember those who want to flourish on some one else expense,,, history is full of examples have vanished from the scene so at the moment as common man and true skin Pakistani I am worried that bulk of our taxes money goes down the drain in paying of interest of surmounting foreign loans we are in my country men,,
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Nov 12, 2016 12:36pm
After a very long time I can sense an economic change happening. This best thing happened to Pakistan and I hope we take full advantage of this tremendous potential.
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Nov 12, 2016 12:38pm
@Mature BTW truck don't get loaded on the ships only the containers on the trucks are lifted by cranes on the ships.
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Nov 12, 2016 12:50pm
good move by china
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Nov 12, 2016 12:53pm
@Japani So what?? let them make more, we do not want any more nukes. We want trade and prosperity, it is coming with CPEC
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Nov 12, 2016 12:55pm
@True story , yes we did get benefit, please go and see where CPEC projects are going on. Local people are getting employment and business opportunities. At least i am witness to these.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:01pm
Congrats for unloading a Chinese truck full of Chinese goods and loading it into a Chinese ship. Hope friendship is as durable as Chinese goods are.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:09pm
By whom the consignment came from,through Kashgar by truck or sea by ship?
If by ship then the question arises is why China ofload it in Gwader instead of offloading directly in its destination of export to middle East and Africa bearing the offloading cost itself?? Or is it the off-loading cost will be added to Pakistan's payment book??
The 3rd question that arise is how long China continue to do this because the longer China will do the longer the offloading cost will continue getting added in Pakistan s payment book afart from usual 46 billion repayment.so serious question that need to be asked.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:13pm
Good sign
Long live China Pakistan Friendship
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Nov 12, 2016 01:15pm
I like PTI but hope Imran khan don't creat hurdle in CPEC
Why PTI is being greedy
Think about country
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Nov 12, 2016 01:22pm
@Zakish Darwin ok
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Nov 12, 2016 01:23pm
@Zak please look at Pakistan steel mills and PIA condition, what govt has done with them could be seen if you are not blind enough.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:24pm
@Faisal HAyat InshAllah
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Nov 12, 2016 01:25pm
Even if it's free , why are Indian concern
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Nov 12, 2016 01:26pm
@zok 2 Rista & AIL DAAN - Aazadi Pak & China relationship is very durable it has always flourish since 1947, and the Chinese Products and services are getting better everyday, according to western report in a decade Chinese state of the art will be as good as the west. We Pakistanis and Chinese see each other as a same country.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:27pm
@Vectra You are a very smart person.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:26pm
@Zak what a childish assessment in sheer excitement as always.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:30pm
pak can be port like guangdong or shanghai...any country with alot of export import done thru ports achieve good jobs n life for their citizens...
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Nov 12, 2016 01:42pm
@sam : Did I deny any ounce of your statement? I just told the truth and wished endurance which you seem to have taken otherwise.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:49pm
I hope the Benifits reach poor public of Pakistan not in the pockets of the corrupt elite who I am sure made sure they benifit the most from this ,it's law of jungle in pak ,played out in the most crude manner by these shameless people
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Nov 12, 2016 01:52pm
@Zok 2 Rista & Ail daan - aazadi Talking about endurance no country in the world is so close and cozy to each other in long term relationship then Pakistan and China.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:52pm
Some people must be burning deep inside since after trying so much they failed to stop CPEC. Historic moment for Pakistan and inshallah Balochistan will progress now.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:57pm
I don't know why our neighbours so skeptical of the success of CPEC. don't they realize that when such humongous trade activities take place on a regular basis there is not only the transit fee that pakistan will get but also there will be so many related activities that will create thousands of jobs for the Pakistanis in their own country. they won't have to go to other countries to earn money. it's right here in our own land. even if the corrupt government is bent upon taking away the lion's share of this windfall the jobs so created would translate into great prosperity for the common Pakistanis. kindly don't be so jealous that we start having pity for you dear naughty neighbours.
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Nov 12, 2016 01:58pm
@Nasir I know who those some people are almost close to 1.2 billion people.
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Nov 12, 2016 02:01pm
hopefully, its profits and losses won't be a matter of concern for indians
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Nov 12, 2016 02:06pm
@Fast
One swallow does not make spring. The symbolism besides one needs to know how much Pakistan has earned from this convoy. Any figure and how often these will travel the road.
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Nov 12, 2016 02:28pm
For our Indian neighbours to criticise CPEC is like killing two bird with a stone!! First it satisfies the traditional jealousy for Pakistan and second to mud sling arch economic rival China. Well done neighbours!!
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Nov 12, 2016 02:41pm
CPEC positive or not, is an international much needed investment for the Pakistani infrastructure. Chinese investment is really appealing at least for the time being. And this infrastructure improvement will bring investment from more countries as well....
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Nov 12, 2016 02:43pm
@Japani Any you will export that technology? I like to know what benefit will common people of India are going to get from it? Remember natural gas is way cheaper to make electricity.
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Nov 12, 2016 02:45pm
@Japani your country being setup by big game played by big players against China. Are you willing to kill your own people for them?
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Nov 12, 2016 02:47pm
@RAVIM
Typical Baniya question.
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Nov 12, 2016 02:48pm
The benefit of CPeC is not only in money terms but also connectivity, infrastructure, skills development, industrial zones, energy projects, etc. This project is going to change Pakistan's economy in many ways.
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Nov 12, 2016 03:04pm
Indian friends solve Kashmir issue and enjoy the benefits of CPEC and also through Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal, transport your north India products directly to Karachi by using Indus river waterway.
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Nov 12, 2016 03:25pm
@Japani ....for what??
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Nov 12, 2016 03:26pm
I think pakistan should ask india to use CPEC as good friend and end the bloodshed.
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Nov 12, 2016 03:36pm
the game has started..
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Nov 12, 2016 03:40pm
Congratulations to both the countries! May this project bring prosperity and peace to the entire region.
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Nov 12, 2016 04:04pm
@citizen41 exactly that's precisely the point. we are least bothered about India Japan nuke deal. I don't know why they are so very restless over the CPEC. if it's a success it's be ours and if it's a loss we are not going to ask India to share the burden. whatever the outcome may it's got nothing to do with the Indians. we never poke our nose in matters that don't concern us.
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Nov 12, 2016 04:31pm
Anyone with a little common sense will know how income is generated by Ports Authority and private companies in the immediate vicinity.
Now when the ships come and dock, there is a charge for that. Then the ship needs to refuel and restock material and food. It usually requires repairs and for that material is purchased from the local market just like food. Labour is required to load and unload goods to and from the ships. Duty has to be paid together with the administration fees charged. Then customs officers will be checking for any illegal materials. The crew would be visiting the local market to buy personal items and visit tourist sites.
These are just a few ways income is generated. I have been involved in clearing goods from Ports in quite a few countries, so I do have a little idea about what a valuable income source this Port is for Pakistan in the future.
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Nov 12, 2016 04:37pm
Congratulations hope the CPEC is a success
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Nov 12, 2016 04:52pm
It is best news for Pakistan after a long time congratulations to PAkisistan China friendship.
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Nov 12, 2016 05:11pm
What is the benefit to Pakistan? Let's see. You have a huge loan that China gave you to build all this for their benefit. Don't forget it is a loan. not a aid package. So you will now have to struggle to repay. You also have the good fortune of seeing Chinese wealth pass through your land and disappear. On the side some politicians will make loads of money.
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Nov 12, 2016 05:14pm
@PAKISTANI brother you are absolutely right but your theory applies for normal port operations worldwide. The real question is here if Chinese ships and goods are exempted from transit fees or not?
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Nov 12, 2016 05:21pm
@PAKISTANI Only the elite class will get benefits from the CPEC and common man on the street will remain poor.
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Nov 12, 2016 05:28pm
@JET LEE And Iran is interested to join CPEC!
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Nov 12, 2016 05:31pm
Some people are not able to digest this. Just wait for some time and you will see. Criticism is a healthy sign but it should be constructive.
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Nov 12, 2016 05:55pm
So it begin!! Haters gonna hate. Tough luck!
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Nov 12, 2016 06:10pm
Good news, let's hope this brings economic development and peace to Pakistan.
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Nov 12, 2016 06:19pm
I hope Gwadar is linked to China with rails as millions of trucks driving north and south are not good in the long term.
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Nov 12, 2016 06:38pm
@viv . Nothing is free brother. Pakistan did not get this free. It is all loaned from China. Similarly, Chinese will also have to pay the usual fees as any other ships wanting to use the Ports facilities.
This is business. Pure and simple.
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Nov 12, 2016 06:49pm
@Abu Donald ...Very good comment and true.
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Nov 12, 2016 06:52pm
@Shahid ..Read my comment carefully,,China will never let Pakistan down, yes Chinese wealth will pass through Pakistan for that reason China will see to it that Pakistan will always be safe and strong and prosper with them.
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Nov 12, 2016 07:01pm
Extremely happy to see that the dream of CPEC is becoming true.
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Nov 12, 2016 07:09pm
With the shortest transportation route,the Chinese companies will save billions of dollars in transpoetation costs and time. The railway link and the gas pipleline will carry Chinese goods to Asia and Europe.The question is how it will benefit Pakistan? Will they pay toll tax for using Pakistani highways, will drivers stay in Pakistani hotels along the way or buy food from the local shops? The answer is absolutely NOT. The truck trailers are equiped with beds, heaters to warm food and the cabin. The trucks have larger gas tanks and no need to buy gas from local stations. The country will be floodded with cheap Chinese products and the local companies will be unable to compete with Chinese companies and million of people will be out of jobs.The highways are being built with Chinese machinery, material and labor. Same strategy will be used to build the pipeline and railways.Zero jobs for Pakistanis.The more I think about CPEC, the more I see its disasterous effects for Pakistan .
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Nov 12, 2016 07:28pm
Is CPEC a boon or a bane only time would tell.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:03pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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Nov 12, 2016 08:12pm
The people of Pakistan greatly welcome the first Chinese convoy to use the CPEC route for exports. This is a dream come true. This is indeed historic. Other countries which want Pakistan's prosperity will also welcome this. Pakistan welcomes other countries to join the trade and economic route to bring "peace, progress and prosperity" for all.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:19pm
Gwadar port will become a very busy port in near future. Its good for business.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:36pm
Congratulations Pakistan in the long run it will bring stability to Pak.
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Nov 12, 2016 08:43pm
wonderful news.......!
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Nov 12, 2016 08:46pm
Congratts to Pakistan and China. Also please have Iran and Turkey join as well.
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Nov 12, 2016 09:18pm
Very well done.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:13pm
@Saad and again!
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Nov 12, 2016 11:21pm
@AKB what is it AB?
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Nov 12, 2016 11:23pm
Welcome to Pakistan.
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Nov 12, 2016 11:45pm
I can see many jealous people twisting and turning.
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Nov 13, 2016 12:28am
@zak:China invested $65 bn in Venezuela so $20bn more than inflated undiscounted figure of CPEC and they clearly have become superpower.
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Nov 13, 2016 12:40am
Good News
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Nov 13, 2016 02:37am
@S. A. M. What transit fees are you talking about, don't you know that Pak has leased Port and corridor for 40 years to China thats means china would be using it without any cost.
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Nov 13, 2016 03:39am
@Sukhera China brought her own stuff, from machinery to labor to material, while building the port. They are just using our land. Not sure what we're getting out of it except roads.
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Nov 13, 2016 10:19am
@Sukhera My god then you should be very happy like rest of the Indians. Looks like you no idea how trucking works in the world. In America the trucks are much bigger and have rest sections also and other many things inside the trucks. But the hi ways of America is the life line of the trucking. As Chinese products are concern we Pakistani are exposed to and flooded with Chinese products since 1947. BTW it is too late now to discourage Pakistani people from CPEC because it is already happening now. And nothing will stop it and soon your country will want to become a part of CPEC also.
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Nov 13, 2016 12:25pm
China is also facing issues in the South China Sea so CPEC will be a better alternative for them for this reason too.
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Nov 13, 2016 09:14pm
Only 53 dead and counting - how is this improving Balochistan?
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Nov 13, 2016 11:20pm
@MK
Moving goods by road is 10 times more expensive than moving them by sea routes unless the destination is north western China. In case of South China Sea Blockade, China could use Gwadar as a strategic port. We will see how our Chinese experience is after a few years.
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Nov 14, 2016 12:06pm
Its good something started atleast...but wht is it all about chinese ship, chinese truck, chinese goods...where is pakistan in the story....
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Nov 14, 2016 03:18pm
Congratulations to China..
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