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No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan's newest airport is a bit of a mystery

  • Local resident Abdul Ghafoor Hoth stated that no Gwadar resident was hired to work at the airport, including as a watchman.
  • Protests in December over living conditions in Gwadar ended without any progress on local demands for better services, according to authorities.
  • Experts claim CPEC benefits do not extend to local Baloch residents, who feel discriminated against and face heavy security measures.
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Indian ExpressIndian Express

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is bit of a mystery

Authorities have hailed it as transformational but there's scant evidence of change in Gwadar.

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Business StandardBusiness Standard

'No passengers, no planes': Here's why Pak's newest airport is a mystery

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan's newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of USD 240 million, it's anyone's guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business.

·India
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The New Indian ExpressThe New Indian Express

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan's newest airport is a bit of a mystery

Authorities have hailed it as transformational but there’s scant evidence of change in Gwadar.

·India
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No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan's newest airport is a bit of a mystery

Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery, with no passengers and no planes. Financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it’s anyone’s guess

·United States
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Stars and StripesStars and Stripes
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No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

·Washington, United States
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MathrubhumiMathrubhumi

A $240 mn airport in Pakistan is empty... Do you know why?

Gwadar: Pakistan's newest and most expensive airport remains eerily empty, with no passengers and no planes in sight. Entirely financed by China at a cost ...

·Kerala, India
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Stars and Stripes broke the news in Washington, United States on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
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