The Overview of the Projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor in the Hazara Division
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https://doi.org/10.54183/jssr.v3i1.211Keywords:
CPEC, Special Economic Zone, Hazara Division, Havelian Dry Port, Suki Kinari Hydropower Project, Havelian-Thakot ProjectAbstract
The research works on the Topic “The overview of the Projects of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in Hazara Division.” shows that although China Pakistan Economic Corridor is an economical venture that comprises different developmental schemes. The qualitative research method is applied in this research. There are two research questions in this research study, such as what are the projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor and their impacts on the economy of the Hazara division? To solve the puzzles, a deep study was carried out, and three qualitative questionnaires closed-ended were applied. The detailed study carried out on the topic shows that CPEC has different repercussions on the Hazara division. The economic implications, despite some reservations from the people of Pakistan and China, will definitely contribute to the economy of the Hazara division, but this contribution will add to economic growth to a certain level. In order to achieve more economic betterment, further economic projects of public interests in all the areas of Hazara are needed to establish.References
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