There was a time when people did not even know where Gwadar was located. At the time, game-changers knew its importance. They believed that the time would come when it will become the hub of the international market. Since then, it was tried by many but China succeeded to have the right to it. Since CPEC was announced, the time has started changing. Gwadar witnesses a transformation. Development is at its peak. Infrastructure is being upgraded and improved.
It is generally believed that Gwadar is going to change the lives of everyone attached to it. Its increasing and incredible opportunities are seen as a great hope for people in surroundings. Their status is objected to improving soon once it is all grown up to functionality.
It is suggested to the Authorities concerned that the concerns of local people must be addressed. They should be given confidence that all these belong to them solely. Awareness campaigns should be launched for them. In fact, not till words, there should be something in real which can cause them to believe. If local are happy, all Pakistanis would feel happiness. There must not be any reflection of inequality. It is the right of locals first.
There is a great hope that CPEC would play a part in revolutionized the lives of underprivileged people. It had put in efforts to make us seen state of art infrastructures in the form of motorways, power stations and urban railways So, it is no wonder to hope that it would do much more to change the lives of people there. Long live Pakistan-China Friendship.
FARAZ ALI SHAH,
Lahore.