Counting the Costs: Analyzing the Expensive China-Pakistan Railway Project
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major bilateral project between China and Pakistan that aims to connect the two countries through a network of infrastructure projects. One of the most significant projects within this corridor is the China-Pakistan Railway, which aims to connect the Pakistani cities of Karachi and Peshawar through a high-speed railway line. While the project is expected to bring significant economic benefits to Pakistan, it has also come under scrutiny for its high cost. The estimated cost of the project is around $62 billion, which is a significant amount for a country like Pakistan. Critics argue that the project is too expensive and may not bring the desired economic benefits in the long run. https://twitter.com/thepakistan2021/status/1652010897559408641?s=20 One of the main reasons for the high cost of the project is the terrain of the region. The railway line has to pass through some of the most challenging terrains in Pakistan, including mountain