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color: #E5243B; text-align: center;" markdown="1">Long Term Plan</div></a></li><li class=""><a href="#tab-1" data-toggle="tab"><div style="font-family: Lato; color: #E5243B; text-align: center;" markdown="1">How the plan was made</div></a></li> </ul> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="tabs__content"> <div class="tabs__pane active" id="tab-0"></p><ul> <li>Plan eyes agriculture <br></li> <li>Large surveillance system for cities <br></li> <li>Visa-free entry for Chinese nationals</li> </ul> <p class=""><span style="float:left;color:#black;font-size:65px;line-height:80%;padding-top:2px; padding-right:2px;font-family: Times, serif, Merriweather;">T</span>he floodgates are about to open. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Beijing over the weekend to participate in the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132/https://www.dawn.com/news/1332660">One Belt, One Road</a> summit, and the top item on his agenda is to finalise the Long Term Plan (LTP) for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. [See next tab for details on how the plan was made]. </p><p class="">Dawn has acquired exclusive access to the original document, and for the first time its details are being publicly disclosed here. The plan lays out in detail what Chinese intentions and priorities are in Pakistan for the next decade and a half, details that have not been discussed in public thus far.</p><figure class="media four-fifths palm--one-whole media--center media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/5918cab9a0494.jpg" alt="Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the One Belt One Road summit in Beijing. — APP"/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the One Belt One Road summit in Beijing. — APP</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><figure class="media one-half palm--one-whole media--right media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/59189a821bbc7.jpg" alt="Two versions of the Long Term Plan are with the government. The full version is the one that was drawn up by the China Development Bank and the National Development Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China. It is 231 pages long."/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">Two versions of the Long Term Plan are with the government. The full version is the one that was drawn up by the China Development Bank and the National Development Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China. It is 231 pages long.</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><figure class="media one-half palm--one-whole media--right media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/59189a75af07d.jpg" alt="The shortened version is dated February 2017. It contains only broad brushstroke descriptions of the various “areas of cooperation” and none of the details. It was drawn up for circulation to the provincial governments to obtain their assent. It is 30 pages long. The only provincial government that received the full version of the plan is the Punjab government."/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">The shortened version is dated February 2017. It contains only broad brushstroke descriptions of the various “areas of cooperation” and none of the details. It was drawn up for circulation to the provincial governments to obtain their assent. It is 30 pages long. The only provincial government that received the full version of the plan is the Punjab government.</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><p class="">For instance, thousands of acres of agricultural land will be leased out to Chinese enterprises to set up “demonstration projects” in areas ranging from seed varieties to irrigation technology. A full system of monitoring and surveillance will be built in cities from Peshawar to Karachi, with 24 hour video recordings on roads and busy marketplaces for law and order. A national fibreoptic backbone will be built for the country not only for internet traffic, but also terrestrial distribution of broadcast TV, which will cooperate with Chinese media in the “dissemination of Chinese culture”.</p><p class="">The plan envisages a deep and broad-based penetration of most sectors of Pakistan’s economy as well as its society by Chinese enterprises and culture. Its scope has no precedent in Pakistan’s history in terms of how far it opens up the domestic economy to participation by foreign enterprises. In some areas the plan seeks to build on a market presence already established by Chinese enterprises, eg Haier in household appliances, ChinaMobile and Huawei in telecommunications and China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC) in mining and minerals.</p><p class="">In other cases, such as textiles and garments, cement and building materials, fertiliser and agricultural technologies (among others) it calls for building the infrastructure and a supporting policy environment to facilitate fresh entry. A key element in this is the creation of industrial parks, or special economic zones, which “must meet specified conditions, including availability of water…perfect infrastructure, sufficient supply of energy and the capacity of self service power”, according to the plan.</p><p class="">But the main thrust of the plan actually lies in agriculture, contrary to the image of CPEC as a massive industrial and transport undertaking, involving power plants and highways. The plan acquires its greatest specificity, and lays out the largest number of projects and plans for their facilitation, in agriculture.</p><figure class="media one-whole palm--one-whole media--stretch media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/5919736f888d5.jpg" alt="The plan states at the outset that the corridor “spans Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and whole Pakistan in spatial range”. It’s main aim is to connect South Xinjiang with Pakistan. It is divided into a “core area” and what they call the “radiation zones”, those territories that will feel the knock on effects of the work being done in the core area. The core area includes “Kashgar, Tumshuq, Atushi and Akto of Kizilsu Kirghiz of Xinjiang” from China, and “most of Islamabad’s Capital territory, Punjab, and Sindh, and some areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, and Balochistan” from Pakistan. It has “one belt, three passages, and two axes and five functional zones”, where the belt is “the strip area formed by important arterial traffic in China and Pakistan"."/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">The plan states at the outset that the corridor “spans Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and whole Pakistan in spatial range”. It’s main aim is to connect South Xinjiang with Pakistan. It is divided into a “core area” and what they call the “radiation zones”, those territories that will feel the knock on effects of the work being done in the core area. The core area includes “Kashgar, Tumshuq, Atushi and Akto of Kizilsu Kirghiz of Xinjiang” from China, and “most of Islamabad’s Capital territory, Punjab, and Sindh, and some areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, and Balochistan” from Pakistan. It has “one belt, three passages, and two axes and five functional zones”, where the belt is “the strip area formed by important arterial traffic in China and Pakistan".</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><p class=""><em>Header photo courtesy Reuters.</em></p><h2 id="toc_0">Agriculture</h2> <p class=""><span style="float:left;color:#black;font-size:65px;line-height:80%;padding-top:2px; padding-right:2px;font-family: Times, serif, Merriweather;">F</span>or agriculture, the plan outlines an engagement that runs from one end of the supply chain all the way to the other. From provision of seeds and other inputs, like fertiliser, credit and pesticides, Chinese enterprises will also operate their own farms, processing facilities for fruits and vegetables and grain. Logistics companies will operate a large storage and transportation system for agrarian produce.</p><p class="">It identifies opportunities for entry by Chinese enterprises in the myriad dysfunctions that afflict Pakistan’s agriculture sector. For instance, “due to lack of cold-chain logistics and processing facilities, 50% of agricultural products go bad during harvesting and transport”, it notes.</p><p class=""><br></p><blockquote> <p class="">A full system of monitoring and surveillance will be built in cities from Peshawar to Karachi, with 24 hour video recordings on roads and busy marketplaces for law and order.</p></blockquote> <p class=""><br></p><p class="">Enterprises entering agriculture will be offered extraordinary levels of assistance from the Chinese government. They are encouraged to “[m]ake the most of the free capital and loans” from various ministries of the Chinese government as well as the China Development Bank. The plan also offers to maintain a mechanism that will “help Chinese agricultural enterprises to contact the senior representatives of the Government of Pakistan and China”. </p><p class="">The government of China will “actively strive to utilize the national special funds as the discount interest for the loans of agricultural foreign investment”. In the longer term the financial risk will be spread out, through “new types of financing such as consortium loans, joint private equity and joint debt issuance, raise funds via multiple channels and decentralise financing risks”. </p><figure class="media four-fifths palm--one-whole media--center "> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/5918a4a11871e.jpg" alt="— Reuters photo"/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">— Reuters photo</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><p class="">The plan proposes to harness the work of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps to bring mechanization as well as scientific technique in livestock breeding, development of hybrid varieties and precision irrigation to Pakistan. It sees its main opportunity as helping the Kashgar Prefecture, a territory within the larger Xinjiang Autonomous Zone, which suffers from a poverty incidence of 50 per cent, and large distances that make it difficult to connect to larger markets in order to promote development. The prefecture’s total output in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery amounted to just over $5 billion in 2012, and its population was less than 4 million in 2010, hardly a market with windfall gains for Pakistan.</p><p class="">However, for the Chinese, this is the main driving force behind investing in Pakistan’s agriculture, in addition to the many profitable opportunities that can open up for their enterprises from operating in the local market. The plan makes some reference to export of agriculture goods from the ports, but the bulk of its emphasis is focused on the opportunities for the Kashgar Prefecture and Xinjiang Production Corps, coupled with the opportunities for profitable engagement in the domestic market.</p><p class="">The plan discusses those engagements in considerable detail. Ten key areas for engagement are identified along with seventeen specific projects. They include the construction of one NPK fertilizer plant as a starting point “with an annual output of 800,000 tons”. Enterprises will be inducted to lease farm implements, like tractors, “efficient plant protection machinery, efficient energy saving pump equipment, precision fertilization drip irrigation equipment” and planting and harvesting machinery.</p><p class=""><br></p><blockquote> <p class="">The plan shows great interest in the textiles industry in particular, but the interest is focused largely on yarn and coarse cloth.</p></blockquote> <p class=""><br></p><p class="">Meat processing plants in Sukkur are planned with annual output of 200,000 tons per year, and two demonstration plants processing 200,000 tons of milk per year. In crops, demonstration projects of more than 6,500 acres will be set up for high yield seeds and irrigation, mostly in Punjab. In transport and storage, the plan aims to build “a nationwide logistics network, and enlarge the warehousing and distribution network between major cities of Pakistan” with a focus on grains, vegetables and fruits. Storage bases will be built first in Islamabad and Gwadar in the first phase, then Karachi, Lahore and another in Gwadar in the second phase, and between 2026-2030, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar will each see another storage base.</p><p class="">Asadabad, Islamabad, Lahore and Gwadar will see a vegetable processing plant, with annual output of 20,000 tons, fruit juice and jam plant of 10,000 tons and grain processing of 1 million tons. A cotton processing plant is also planned initially, with output of 100,000 tons per year.</p><p class="">“We will impart advanced planting and breeding techniques to peasant households or farmers by means of land acquisition by the government, renting to China-invested enterprises and building planting and breeding bases” it says about the plan to source superior seeds.</p><p class="">In each field, Chinese enterprises will play the lead role. “China-invested enterprises will establish factories to produce fertilizers, pesticides, vaccines and feedstuffs” it says about the production of agricultural materials.</p><p class="">“China-invested enterprises will, in the form of joint ventures, shareholding or acquisition, cooperate with local enterprises of Pakistan to build a three-level warehousing system (purchase & storage warehouse, transit warehouse and port warehouse)” it says about warehousing.</p><p class=""><br></p><blockquote> <p class="">One of the most intriguing chapters in the plan speaks of a long belt of coastal enjoyment industry that includes yacht wharfs, cruise homeports, nightlife, city parks, public squares, theaters, golf courses and spas, hot spring hotels and water sports.</p></blockquote> <p class=""><br></p><p class="">Then it talks about trade. “We will actively embark on cultivating surrounding countries in order to improve import and export potential of Pakistani agricultural products and accelerate the trade of agricultural products. In the early stages, we will gradually create a favorable industry image and reputation for Pakistan by relying on domestic demand.”</p><p class="">In places the plan appears to be addressing investors in China. It says Chinese enterprises should seek “coordinated cooperation with Pakistani enterprises” and “maintain orderly competition and mutual coordination.” It advises them to make an effort “seeking for powerful strategic partners for bundling interest in Pakistan.”</p><p class="">As security measures, enterprises will be advised “to respect the religions and customs of the local people, treat people as equals and live in harmony”. They will also be advised to “increase local employment and contribute to local society by means of subcontracting and consortiums.” In the final sentence of the chapter on agriculture, the plan says the government of China will “[s]trengthen the safety cooperation with key countries, regions and international organizations, jointly prevent and crack down on terrorist acts that endanger the safety of Chinese overseas enterprises and their staff.”</p><h2 id="toc_1">Industry</h2> <p class="">For industry, the plan trifurcates the country into three zones: western and northwestern, central and southern. Each zone is marked to receive specific industries in designated industrial parks, of which only a few are actually mentioned. The western and northwestern zone, covering most of Balochistan and KP province, is marked for mineral extraction, with potential in chrome ore, “gold reserves hold a considerable potential, but are still at the exploration stage”, and diamonds. One big mineral product that the plan discusses is marble. Already, China is Pakistan’s largest buyer of processed marble, at almost 80,000 tons per year. The plan looks to set up 12 marble and granite processing sites in locations ranging from Gilgit and Kohistan in the north, to Khuzdar in the south.</p><p class="">The central zone is marked for textiles, household appliances and cement. Four separate locations are pointed out for future cement clusters: Daudkhel, Khushab, Esakhel and Mianwali. The case of cement is interesting, because the plan notes that Pakistan is surplus in cement capacity, then goes on to say that “in the future, there is a larger space of cooperation for China to invest in the cement process transformation”.</p><p class=""><br></p><blockquote> <p class="">“There is a plan to build a pilot safe city in Peshawar, which faces a fairly severe security situation in northwestern Pakistan”.</p></blockquote> <p class=""><br></p><p class="">For the southern zone, the plan recommends that “Pakistan develop petrochemical, iron and steel, harbor industry, engineering machinery, trade processing and auto and auto parts (assembly)” due to the proximity of Karachi and its ports. This is the only part in the report where the auto industry is mentioned in any substantive way, which is a little surprising because the industry is one of the fastest growing in the country. The silence could be due to lack of interest on the part of the Chinese to acquire stakes, or to diplomatic prudence since the sector is, at the moment, entirely dominated by Japanese companies (Toyota, Honda and Suzuki).</p><figure class="media four-fifths palm--one-whole media--center "> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/5918a3748b1dc.jpg" alt="One of the CPEC transport routes. — AFP"/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">One of the CPEC transport routes. — AFP</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><p class="">Gwadar, also in the southern zone, “is positioned as the direct hinterland connecting Balochistan and Afghanistan.” As a CPEC entreport, the plan recommends that it be built into “a base of heavy and chemical industries, such as iron and steel/petrochemical”. It notes that “some Chinese enterprises have started investment and construction in Gwadar” taking advantage of its “superior geographical position and cheap shipping costs to import crude oil from the Middle East, iron ore and coking coal resources from South Africa and New Zealand” for onward supply to the local market “as well as South Asia and Middle East after processing at port.”</p><p class="">The plan shows great interest in the textiles industry in particular, but the interest is focused largely on yarn and coarse cloth. The reason, as the plan lays out, is that in Xinjiang the textile industry has already attained higher levels of productivity. Therefore, “China can make the most of the Pakistani market in cheap raw materials to develop the textiles & garments industry and help soak up surplus labor forces in Kashgar”. The ensuing strategy is described cryptically as the principle of “introducing foreign capital and establishing domestic connections as a crossover of West and East".</p><p class="">Preferential policies will be necessary to attract enterprises to come to the newly built industrial parks envisioned under the plan. The areas where such preferences need to be extended are listed in the plan as “land, tax, logistics and services” as well as land price, “enterprise income tax, tariff reduction and exemption and sales tax rate.”</p><figure class="media one-whole palm--one-whole media--stretch "> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/03/58d39cd9d2d8e.jpg" alt="Chinese troops march as they take part in Pakistan Day military parade. ─ AFP"/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">Chinese troops march as they take part in Pakistan Day military parade. ─ AFP</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><h2 id="toc_2">Fibreoptics and surveillance</h2> <p class="">One of the oldest priorities for the Chinese government since talks on CPEC began is fibreoptic connectivity between China and Pakistan. An MoU for such a link was signed in July 2013, at a time when CPEC appeared to be little more than a road link between Kashgar and Gwadar. But the plan reveals that the link goes far beyond a simple fibreoptic set up.</p><p class="">China has various reasons for wanting a terrestrial fibreoptic link with Pakistan, including its own limited number of submarine landing stations and international gateway exchanges which can serve as a bottleneck to future growth of internet traffic. This is especially true for the western provinces. “Moreover, China’s telecom services to Africa need to be transferred in Europe, so there is certain hidden danger of the overall security” says the plan. Pakistan has four submarine cables to handle its internet traffic, but only one landing station, which raises security risks as well.</p><figure class="media four-fifths palm--one-whole media--center media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/5918aeab23d73.jpg" alt="— AFP photo"/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">— AFP photo</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><p class="">So the plan envisages a terrestrial cable across the Khunjerab pass to Islamabad, and a submarine landing station in Gwadar, linked to Sukkur. From there, the backbone will link the two in Islamabad, as well as all major cities in Pakistan.</p><p class="">The expanded bandwidth that will open up will enable terrestrial broadcast of digital HD television, called Digital Television Terrestrial Multimedia Broadcasting (DTMB). This is envisioned as more than just a technological contribution. It is a “cultural transmission carrier. The future cooperation between Chinese and Pakistani media will be beneficial to disseminating Chinese culture in Pakistan, further enhancing mutual understanding between the two peoples and the traditional friendship between the two countries.” The plan says nothing about how the system will be used to control the content of broadcast media, nor does it say anything more about “the future cooperation between Chinese and Pakistani media”.</p><p class=""><br></p><blockquote> <p class="">Judging from their conversations with the government, it appears that the Pakistanis are pushing the Chinese to begin work on the Gwadar International Airport, whereas the Chinese are pushing for early completion of the Eastbay Expressway.</p></blockquote> <p class=""><br></p><p class="">It also seeks to create an electronic monitoring and control system for the border in Khunjerab, as well as run a “safe cities” project. The safe city project will deploy explosive detectors and scanners to “cover major roads, case-prone areas and crowded places…in urban areas to conduct real-time monitoring and 24 hour video recording.” Signals gathered from the surveillance system will be transmitted to a command centre, but the plan says nothing about who will staff the command centre, what sort of signs they will look for, and who will provide the response. </p><p class="">“There is a plan to build a pilot safe city in Peshawar, which faces a fairly severe security situation in northwestern Pakistan” the plan says, following which the program will be extended to major cities such as Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, hinting that the feeds will be shared eventually, and perhaps even recorded.</p><h2 id="toc_3">Tourism and recreation</h2> <p class="">One of the most intriguing chapters in the plan is the one that talks about the development of a “coastal tourism” industry. It speaks of a long belt of coastal enjoyment industry that includes yacht wharfs, cruise homeports, nightlife, city parks, public squares, theaters, golf courses and spas, hot spring hotels and water sports. The belt will run from Keti Bunder to Jiwani, the last habitation before the Iranian border. Then, somewhat disappointingly, it adds that “more work needs to be done” before this vision can be realized.</p><p class="">The plans are laid out in surprising detail. For instance, Gwadar will feature international cruise clubs that “provide marine tourists private rooms that would feel as though they were ‘living in the ocean’”. And just as the feeling sinks in, it goes on to say that “[f]or the development of coastal vacation products, Islamic culture, historical culture, folk culture and marine culture shall all be integrated.” Apparently more work needs to be done here too.</p><figure class="media four-fifths palm--one-whole media--center "> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/5918b24d82dd8.jpg" alt="— AFP photo"/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">— AFP photo</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><p class="">For Ormara, the plan recommends building “unique recreational activities” that would also encourage “the natural, exciting, participatory, sultry, and tempting characteristics” to come through. For Keti Bunder it recommends wildlife sanctuaries, an aquarium and a botanical garden. For Sonmiani, on the eastern edge of Karachi, “projects like a coastal beach, extended greenway, coastal villa, car camp, SPA, beach playground and a seafood street can be developed.”</p><p class="">It is an expansive vision that the plan lays out, and towards the end, it asks for the following: “Make the visa-free tourism possible with China to provide more convenient policy support for Chinese tourists to Pakistan.” There is no mention of a reciprocal arrangement for Pakistani nationals visiting China.</p><h2 id="toc_4">Finance and risk</h2> <p class="">In any plan, the question of financial resources is always crucial. The long term plan drawn up by the China Development Bank is at its sharpest when discussing Pakistan’s financial sector, government debt market, depth of commercial banking and the overall health of the financial system. It is at its most unsentimental when drawing up the risks faced by long term investments in Pakistan’s economy. </p><p class="">The chief risk the plan identifies is politics and security. “There are various factors affecting Pakistani politics, such as competing parties, religion, tribes, terrorists, and Western intervention” the authors write. “The security situation is the worst in recent years”. The next big risk, surprisingly, is inflation, which the plan says has averaged 11.6 per cent over the past 6 years. “A high inflation rate means a rise of project-related costs and a decline in profits.”</p><p class="">Efforts will be made, says the plan, to furnish “free and low interest loans to Pakistan” once the costs of the corridor begin to come in. But this is no free ride, it emphasizes. “Pakistan’s federal and involved local governments should also bear part of the responsibility for financing through issuing sovereign guarantee bonds, meanwhile protecting and improving the proportion and scale of the government funds invested in corridor construction in the financial budget.”</p><figure class="media four-fifths palm--one-whole media--center media--uneven media--stretch"> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/59189b567cf5c.jpg" alt="Illustration by Sana Nasir/Herald"/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">Illustration by Sana Nasir/Herald</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><p class="">It asks for financial guarantees “to provide credit enhancement support for the financing of major infrastructure projects, enhance the financing capacity, and protect the interests of creditors.” Relying on the assessments of the IMF, World Bank and the ADB, it notes that Pakistan’s economy cannot absorb FDI much above $2 billion per year without giving rise to stresses in its economy. “It is recommended that China’s maximum annual direct investment in Pakistan should be around US$1 billion.” Likewise, it concludes that Pakistan’s ceiling for preferential loans should be $1 billion, and for non preferential loans no more than $1.5 billion per year. </p><p class="">It advises its own enterprises to take precautions to protect their own investments. “International business cooperation with Pakistan should be conducted mainly with the government as a support, the banks as intermediary agents and enterprises as the mainstay.” Nor is the growing engagement some sort of brotherly involvement. “The cooperation with Pakistan in the monetary and financial areas aims to serve China’s diplomatic strategy.”</p><p class="">The other big risk the plan refers to is exchange rate risk, after noting the severe weakness in Pakistan’s ability to earn foreign exchange. To mitigate this, the plan proposes tripling the size of the swap mechanism between the RMB and the Pakistani rupee to 30 billion Yuan, diversifying power purchase payments beyond the dollar into RMB and rupee basket, tapping the Hong Kong market for RMB bonds, and diversifying enterprise loans from a wide array of sources. The growing role of the RMB in Pakistan’s economy is a clearly stated objective of the measures proposed.</p><h2 id="toc_5">Conclusion</h2> <p class="">It is not clear how much of the plan will be earnestly followed up and how much is there simply to evince interest from the Pakistani side. In the areas of interest contained in the plan, it appears access to the full supply chain of the agrarian economy is a top priority for the Chinese. After that the capacity of the textile spinning sector to serve the raw material needs of Xinjiang, and the garment and value added sector to absorb Chinese technology is another priority. </p><p class="">Next is the growing domestic market, particularly in cement and household appliances, which receive detailed treatment in the plan. And lastly, through greater financial integration, the plan seeks to advance the internationalization of the RMB, as well as diversify the risks faced by Chinese enterprises entering Pakistan. </p><p class=""><br></p><blockquote> <p class="">In some areas the plan seeks to build on a market presence already established by Chinese enterprises, eg Haier in household appliances, ChinaMobile and Huawei in telecommunications and China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC) in mining and minerals.</p></blockquote> <p class=""><br></p><p class="">Gwadar receives passing mention as an economic prospect, mainly for its capacity to serve as a port of exit for minerals from Balochistan and Afghanistan, and as an entreport for wider trade in the greater Indian Ocean zone from South Africa to New Zealand. There is no mention of China’s external trade being routed through Gwadar. Judging from their conversations with the government, it appears that the Pakistanis are pushing the Chinese to begin work on the Gwadar International Airport, whereas the Chinese are pushing for early completion of the Eastbay Expressway.</p><p class="">But the entry of Chinese firms will not be limited to the CPEC framework alone, as the recent acquisition of the Pakistan Stock Exchange, and the impending acquisition of K Electric demonstrate. In fact, CPEC is only the opening of the door. What comes through once that door has been opened is difficult to forecast. </p><iframe src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132if_/https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=1zn2dOPJIUi_oBCFV6KXYkOYa6ZJD4d2T_Y_8VOywx0A&font=Default&lang=en&initial_zoom=2&height=650" width="100%" height="650" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe> <p class=""><em>Addendum: Apropos a story titled “CPEC master plan revealed” appearing in Dawn on May 15, Minister for Planning, Development and Reform <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132/https://www.dawn.com/news/1333380/cpecs-long-term-plan-is-not-project-document-clarifies-minister">Ahsan Iqbal has said</a> that CPEC’s Long Term Plan is not a project document, rather it “delineates the aspirations of both sides”.</em></p><p class=""><em>“It is a live document and both sides [China and Pakistan] have an understanding to modify it as per the need besides reviewing it periodically,” Mr Iqbal claimed on Monday.</em></p><hr> <p class=""><strong><em>To read more about how the plan came together click the tab below.</em></strong></p><p class=""></div><div class="tabs__pane " id="tab-1"></p><p class="">The LTP was begun in November 2013 (see detailed timeline in previous tab), when the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of the Government of China asked the China Development Bank (CDB) to compile a detailed roadmap to guide the engagement with Pakistan that had begun in May of that same year. For the next two years, till December 2015, the CDB worked with teams from the NDRC, as well the ministries of Transport, National Energy Administration and China Tourism Planning Institute to develop a detailed plan to be implemented over the next 15 years, till the year 2030, that will open the doors for Chinese enterprises – private and public – to enter every area of Pakistan’s economy. </p><figure class="media five-eighths palm--one-whole media--center "> <div class="media__item "><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20180224165132im_/https://i.dawn.com/primary/2017/05/5918a49fc42e4.jpg" alt="President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif overlook the signing of agreements between the two countries. — AFP"/></div> <figcaption class="media__caption ">President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif overlook the signing of agreements between the two countries. — AFP</figcaption> </figure> <p> </p><p class="">Chinese expert teams made multiple visits to Pakistan and Xinjiang during this period, drawing up a detailed picture of the situation in every area, prioritizing those that will come first, and identifying “hidden dangers”, bottlenecks and risks that should be anticipated along the way. </p><p class="">The report was first transmitted to the Government of Pakistan in June 2015, where it gathered dust for a few months. Under prodding from the Chinese government, a team from Pakistan met their counterparts in Beijing on November 12th, 2015 and gave their feedback. A “special bilateral meeting” was held on Dec 2nd, and the plan finalized on Dec 29th. It was then agreed by both sides that final signatures of the highest authorities, in Pakistan’s case the Prime Minister, would be obtained by March 31st. That deadline was missed, and the signatures are expected to be placed now that the PM is in Beijing. </p><p class="">In the meantime, a small formality asserted itself. For the plan to be finalized, the assent of the provincial governments was required. For that purpose, a second draft was prepared that could be shared with the provincial authorities. That draft is 31 pages long and significantly watered down with all details removed, containing only broad brushstroke descriptions of the “areas of cooperation” that both countries have identified.</p><p class="">The original plan drawn up by the CDB is 231 pages long, and is an astonishingly detailed roadmap of the pitfalls and opportunities that Chinese enterprises can expect as they venture into every area of the economy and society. 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Your politicians have bought into it because they have no other growth strategy.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855609">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855609">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855613"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">FRANK</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:24:27+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:24:27+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:24am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>They build. We pay. Pakistan gets all infrastructure and a fraction of the jobs. We pay the debt back. Ok I'm for it.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855613">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855613">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855618"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Hari</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:26:45+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:26:45+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:26am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>So basically Pakistan will become a country which supplies raw material to China and buy finished products from China. Just like United India was for England. Wow what a great achievement</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855618">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855618">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855620"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Dwaraka nath</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:27:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:27:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:27am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Good road map,but who will benifit and dictate most, China or Pakistan ? What is the role of Pakistani entrepreneurs? How will it benefit the Pakistani jobless people?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855620">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855620">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855626"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">SATALINGAPPA Patil</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:30:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:30:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:30am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>In future things go in constructive way then it's good for both countries. But should be careful for ourselves because dragons swallow everything whatever comes in there way.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855626">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855626">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855627"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Newman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:30:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:30:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:30am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Well, in 20 years, climate change caused by global warming shall have taken care of everything.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855627">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855627">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855630"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ash</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:30:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:30:52+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:30am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Is China taking over Pakistan?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855630">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855630">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855637"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">PC </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:32:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:32:37+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:32am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Non Participation from India will make this project unviable,China will take over the project in Pakistan in case of defaults as debt is of high interest,then Jihadis will be after Chinese so by not participating in OBOR India will achieve a lot Economically and politically.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855637">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855637">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855640"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ahamd</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:33:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:33:47+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:33am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I read full report. Everywhere it is mentioned that China will build factories, roads, lie down fiber optics, will start own agriculture, etc. I just couldn't find what would be Pakistan doing? Is Pak doing anything else other than just leasing land(even 1000s of acres of agriculture land). CPEC Mubarak.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855640">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855640">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855643"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">cosmo</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:35:36+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:35:36+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:35am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Serious debit trap in making!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855643">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855643">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855645"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">shr</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:36:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:36:01+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:36am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>"Relying on the assessments of the IMF, World Bank and the ADB, it notes that Pakistan’s economy cannot absorb FDI much above $2 billion per year without giving rise to stresses in its economy. “It is recommended that China’s maximum annual direct investment in Pakistan should be around US$1 billion.”</p> <p>So for China to invest the $ 50 billion or so promised, looks like we are talking 35-50 years of CPEC implementation!! and not the commonly held pakistani public notion of everything within the next couple of years!!!. God help all concerned as policies, political views and priorities shift in this dynamic world!!.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855645">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855645">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855654"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Nasr</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:38:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:38:52+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:38am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Wow!! This looks ominous. The agricultural plan looks very very encouraging but will that be a healthy start. I am scared to death if they will be experimenting in Pakistan to produce GMO products. China is already way ahead in Biological inventions and discoveries which are called unethical experiments in the world. With our fertile land I would love if the Chinese can implement their knowledge and help in harvesting the best Organic agricultural produce and livestock in this part of the region.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855654">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855654">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855656"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Onlooker</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:39:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:39:29+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:39am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Looks like the blueprint of a Chinese takeover. Good luck. It may bring stability to Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855656">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855656">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855660"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">good point</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:41:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:41:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:41am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>If this was to happen with my country, i would be scared.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855660">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855660">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855663"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shawn</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:41:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:41:47+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:41am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>So everything? Problem solved?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855663">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855663">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855678"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">NOT_SURPRISED </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:48:40+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:48:40+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:48am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>We all know- these are pipe dreams for the fools who can't stand on their legs.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855678">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855678">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855682"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">amir_indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:49:35+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:49:35+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:49am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Away from the arc lights that accompany China's OBOR project+ , India has been quietly working on creating connectivity grids in its neighbourhood and moving beyond physical connectivity to energy as a tool of connectivity. From Indonesia to Mauritius, India is working on a web of energy relationships that seeks to leverage India's position as a big source of petroleum products, sharing of technology and building inter-dependencies.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855682">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855682">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855684"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">amir_indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:50:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:50:00+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:50am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Mauritius, one of India's closest partners in the Indian Ocean region could become a hub for petroleum storage and bunkering for which India has started building infrastructure. India already supplies petroleum products to Mauritius from Mangalore refineries as well as being a retail player in that country. As a petroleum hub, Mauritius' can secure its own energy supplies, while India can use it to market in other parts of Africa.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855684">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855684">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855690"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">PAK-OZ</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:51:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:51:38+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:51am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>great work by both countries.</p> <p>keep it up</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855690">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855690">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855702"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M. Emad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:55:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:55:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:55am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC Master Plan: Over $90bn Pakistani repayment to China for $57bn investments.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855702">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855702">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855706"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">saeeds</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:56:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:56:07+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:56am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>all the governments doing some positive for country developments ,but how you change the mentality of people. Even when they moved to developed western countries they don't change there way.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855706">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855706">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855709"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shahid</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:57:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:57:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:57am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All this should have been put forward in the national assembly and the senate for discussion. And media should been given excess for full fledged analysis. I have never believed that CPEC will serve as a route for Chinese exports as it is in no way economical to transport Chinese produce from the eastern China to 7000 km away lying Gwadar. Xinjiang does not ptoduce or export anything and prospects of China developing industry in Xinjiang is nothing but a myth as there are only 5 million people living in this province with a bigger size than India and It has close to no skilled labour available for industrial development.</p> <p>Chinese plans to take over agriculture and only putting up factory which meet the local demand give a scary picture to mean. We need high tech export oriented enterprises to move forward toward growth and stability.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855709">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855709">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855710"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Manjeet</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:57:27+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:57:27+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:57am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Wow...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855710">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855710">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855711"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Global Peace</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:57:34+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:57:34+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:57am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>God bless Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855711">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855711">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855713"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">abdul</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:57:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:57:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:57am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Aa a Pakistani we need to be very careful before venturing into this foolishness. Just to hurt India's interest and being shown a carrot can hurt pakistan's interests. Chinese products world over don't have credibility. Also such relationships work among equal countries. What happens if China breaches some terms of agreement? Do we have power influence and mettle to take on China. At best we will be working with China on their terms which is not good for any nation. Chinese are showing utmost interest coz they see long term benefits for themselves. They are stingy and shrewd like all Asian countries. This is not US you are dealing with!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855713">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855713">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855715"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">kumar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:58:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:58:07+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:58am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Plan looks promising.....Pakistan has to up her involvement rather than completely dependent on Chinese implementation...like get trained and implement majority of the works herself. Good luck</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855715">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855715">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855717"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">NOT_SURPRISED </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T07:59:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T07:59:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:59am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Typical script of old Hindi film- where the shrewd village money lender would lend money to poor, needy & unsuspecting farmers and then squeezed them until no more interest money could come out - finally he would gobble up all assets that the poor farmer owns to recover his principal amount.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855717">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855717">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855722"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:00:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:00:46+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:00am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Thank you Dawn!</p> <p>This is China's plan for Pakistan.</p> <p>Where is Pakistan's plan for Pakistan?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855722">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855722">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855728"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Omar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:02:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:02:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:02am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Nice to see a thorough plan has been developed. The future of Pakistan is bright indeed. Looks like a Marshall plan on steroids!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855728">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855728">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855735"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Raheel</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:04:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:04:38+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:04am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Good Luck to all of us in Pakistan. Hope the plan succeeds despite the thousands of critical pitfalls I can visualize.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855735">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855735">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855744"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shabat</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:06:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:06:57+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:06am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>What we suppose to do for our country 50 years ago Now china is doing for us and we are going to pay heavy price for it our freedom and history will prove it.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855744">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855744">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855748"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">mUJAHID</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:08:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:08:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:08am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>No substantial detail are provided, all smoke screen</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855748">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855748">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855750"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ECHS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:09:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:09:38+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:09am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>We wish all the best for Pakistan. God bless.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855750">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855750">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855756"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Atif khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:11:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:11:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:11am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is a long term plan underlined by 50+ years of trust between the two nations.</p> <p>There will always be skeptics, but the bottom line is that, 20 years from now, Pakistan will be a stable, prosperous country, proud if its culture and heritage, engaged and integrated with the rest of the world, and at peace with itself and its neighbours. This is a plan for a better future for our children.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855756">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855756">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855768"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Lootra</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:14:15+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:14:15+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:14am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Without commenting on the article itself, I will only comment on the title... essentially that CPEC details were released for the first time. So I actually don't even have a comment but just questions in why now and what was the need to hide it for so long and what else is not being revealed?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855768">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855768">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855771"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kranti </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:14:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:14:38+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:14am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Enjoy Chinese rule of law...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855771">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855771">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855776"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Abdul Raheem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:15:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:15:53+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:15am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I don't know whether CPEC is good or bad. But the quality of journalism in this report is good.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855776">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855776">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855778"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:16:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:16:07+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:16am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Hope this is not another East India Company</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855778">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855778">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855781"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">KJ</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:16:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:16:59+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:16am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All the Pakistan. May you prosper and be happy.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855781">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855781">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855800"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mohajir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:21:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:21:30+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:21am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is nothing but scary. China has all plans to take over agriculture and textile sectors of Pakistan. They have all plans to flood Pakistan with not only their goods but their culture as well.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855800">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855800">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855801"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ahamd</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:21:39+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:21:39+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:21am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>"For instance, thousands of acres of agricultural land will be leased out to Chinese enterprises to set up “demonstration projects” in areas ranging from seed varieties to irrigation technology." Enough said.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855801">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855801">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855807"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Truth</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:24:41+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:24:41+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:24am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Is there something that we Pakistanis can do by ourselves? We want Chinese to do garbage cleaning, do agriculture and to even develop tourism . Anyways can we also know what is the rate of return for each project? What is the interest rate and other terms for each loan? How feasible is each project? For example, we can build a wonderful resort with world class facilities in any desert by taking loan. This may also give jobs for some people. But the important thing is how much profit we can earn from that. For this is we need to know how many people can visit the place and what price is affordable for them and what will be the profit for us after paying back the loan with interest? etc. If all these are not considered, then let us make ourselves and our future generations ready to serve our Chinese masters for centuries to come.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855807">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855807">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855811"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M. Emad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:26:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:26:29+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:26am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC Master Plan revealed : $57bn Loan, $90bn Repayment.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855811">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855811">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855824"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">azadi dil KI</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:31:10+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:31:10+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:31am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Chinese monopoly in each and every sector. Pakistan economy will be remote controlled by China. Great works by China. Good save Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855824">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855824">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855878"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">asad lateef</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:46:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:46:38+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:46am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>US is Hacked from this region.Putin was there also to see his dream come true through the eyes of his boss for warm waters.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855878">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855878">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855883"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:48:40+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:48:40+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:48am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pak-China Fiendship Zindabad :)</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855883">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855883">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855884"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Guna</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:48:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:48:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:48am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Am happy India refused to join. I want to live my life with my income.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855884">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855884">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855885"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">amir_indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:48:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:48:58+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:48am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>So is the CPEC only a “commercial” project? Surely, that’s not true. The fact that the Chinese have begun to deploy 30,000 “security personnel” to protect the projects along the CPEC route makes it an active player in the politics of the Indian sub-continent. Clearly, this is a case of double standards.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855885">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855885">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855887"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">RAJ</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:49:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:49:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:49am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>British rulers told the Kings of India to relax and enjoy. They told that the pain of administration and other tasks of running the kingdom will be taken by british empire. We all know finally what happened. I think same applies here</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855887">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855887">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855888"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Truth v2</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:49:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:49:32+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:49am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>So Pakistan borrowing $50 billion from China. Construction awarded to Chinese companies. They employ Chinese workers in land leased from Pakistan farmers. All the final products are sold back to Pakistan. Money earned by Chinese companies goes back to China. Interest and principal amount borrowed to be returned to Chinese.(not sure how the govt is going to return the money without making any)</p> <p>Thank you CPEC, thank you China</p> <p>Good luck Pakistan!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855888">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855888">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855890"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">aga Khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:50:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:50:07+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:50am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Out lines of the plan are great; hope and pray that they work out smoothly.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855890">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855890">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855892"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Pk</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:50:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:50:16+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:50am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Now we understand why India does not want to be part of plan..as it doesn't want to be reoccupied..simple..!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855892">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855892">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855902"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">vinD</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:53:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:53:37+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:53am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All this at an interest rate of Libor (2.21%) + Markup (4.5%)+ Sino insurance (7%)=13.71% on loan and guaranteed ROI of 17% on equity. Plus contracts being provided in a non competitive bidding to Chinese companies using mostly Chinese labor.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855902">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855902">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855907"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sujay</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:54:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:54:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:54am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini the plan of pak govt for Pakistan is to follow Chinese plan. Too many good things... it's like getting a mail" you have won millions from Microsoft lottery" and believing them. If gawadar port has a passing mention, then why china building it? For charity?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855907">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855907">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855911"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">nadir baloach</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:54:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:54:54+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:54am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is great for Pakistan cause some thing is better then nothing.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855911">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855911">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855913"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">amir_indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:55:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:55:01+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:55am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Ironically, India is the second largest contributor to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which has allocated $100 billion for BRI and also funds the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor. India has over 8 per cent voting rights at AIIB, and remains rightly concerned about the larger strategic issues of the BRI.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855913">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855913">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855915"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">amir_indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:55:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:55:32+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:55am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>India’s decision to boycott the summit is not surprising. There was some talk about Delhi being represented by Indian embassy officials in Beijing. However, this was rejected as the presence of any junior or senior officials, representatives of the government of India, would be seen as sanctioning the summit.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855915">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855915">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855921"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kunal majumdar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:56:41+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:56:41+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:56am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Scary. Very scary. First agriculture then culture. Followed by currency. Surely a game changer, but in what way, I leave it to the imagination of the ordinary Pakistanis.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855921">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855921">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855922"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">T Khali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:57:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:57:01+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:57am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Great plan... finally all nation will be employed rather few sliver spooned and most safrashi's</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855922">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855922">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855924"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">PEshwarwala</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:57:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:57:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:57am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Very good plan. It is a leap.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855924">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855924">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855930"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">GauRAV</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:58:35+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:58:35+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:58am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>great plan, first it will benefit China , then Pakistan</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855930">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855930">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855937"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Brahmdgh</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T08:59:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T08:59:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:59am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Cue the modi-fans expressing their concern and love Pakistan with the depths of their heart</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855937">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855937">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855940"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">nadir baloach</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:00:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:00:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:00am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>why Indian feel pain ? if Indian feel pain that mean we are going forward.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855940">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855940">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855958"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Jamil Soomro, NEW YORK CITY</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:04:36+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:04:36+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:04am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is the best information finally on CPEC to appear on DAWN.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855958">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855958">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855966"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ALTAF Ahemed Ansari</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:06:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:06:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:06am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The picture at present looks rosy. Let us hope Pakistan will be the ultimate beneficiary.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855966">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855966">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855969"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AJK</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:06:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:06:51+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:06am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>a. How are we safeguarding our financial, social & techno-commercial interests b. We are providing them with our resources to exploit, are we sure we will benefit as much as them? c. What are the controls that we have made to make sure, the actual doesn't fall off from the plan d. Whats the audit role? e. We should make our non-stringent environmental regulations, otherwise chinese factories will destroy our eco-system, just like they did theirs For God's sake, learn from our past mistakes, think beyond political interests. I don't want my country to become a vassal state of anyone!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855969">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855969">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855976"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Iqbal </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:10:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:10:08+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:10am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>India has to be careful not to be part of CPEC. It can have a separate BRI layout agreement, on its North east, preferably through Nepal.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855976">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855976">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855981"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Imran</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:10:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:10:58+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:10am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>well lets see how far its implemented by coming governments in future..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855981">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855981">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4855988"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kris</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:12:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:12:33+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:12am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I am sure, Chinese are better than British, bcz Chinese are bringing money, while British took away the resources!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855988">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4855988">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856004"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Junaid</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:15:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:15:32+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:15am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Can Dawn or anyone else please share the LTP plan document as shared in the news for reference. </p> <p>Ps. I'm an academic research and require the detailed plan for research and reference.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856004">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856004">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856013"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Chaos</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:19:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:19:02+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:19am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Indians will be indians, not a single positive comment</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856013">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856013">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856026"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">gaurav</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:22:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:22:59+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:22am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>To make long story short - Dump Chinese products in Pakistani markets and take away raw material from Pakistan. Master stroke by Chinese.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856026">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856026">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856031"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sab</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:24:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:24:28+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:24am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Chinese have done all the work. Shouldn't they deserve to reap all the benefits?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856031">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856031">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856032"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">concerned</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:24:36+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:24:36+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:24am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Even if we achieve half of this it will be good for Pakistan. </p> <p>Yeah there will be debt but people forget the different duties/charges that will be earned on usage of roads and ports. I am not even counting the small jobs that it will create along the route. </p> <p>Also if our energy issues are resolved then many other things will work out themselves. </p> <p>I would recommend privatising power suppliers in all major cities. It has worked brilliantly for Karachi.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856032">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856032">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856033"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">JOlT</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:24:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:24:58+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:24am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China has bought Pakistan and I must say on the cheap .</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856033">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856033">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856036"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:25:35+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:25:35+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:25am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Newman </p> <p>The phenomenal speed at which the solar and battery technologies are advancing, is about to alter the energy scene in the fields of oil, gas and electric power generation.</p> <p>Over the next five years, solar and battery combination onslaught would overwhelm the nuclear and coal-fired power plants and would force the oil and gas industry to retreat and restructure itself in the face of a reduced demand.</p> <p>It is already war.</p> <p>The solar panel and battery onslaught is being led by the immense armies of individual consumers across the planet against the traditional electricity companies.</p> <p>Solar panels have placed power generation in the hands of the consumer setting electricity free from the yoke of the company.</p> <p>It would help the environment a little bit.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856036">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856036">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856049"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">RIZ</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:27:35+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:27:35+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:27am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan future as long as corrupt politicians stay out of it. For my Indian friends shouldn't be jealous as we don't when your country do something good for your poor people.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856049">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856049">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856059"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">John</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:29:17+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:29:17+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:29am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Kunal majumdar -" I leave it to the imagination of the ordinary Pakistanis."</p> <p>If educated Pakistanis here cannot go beyond "China-Pakistan dosti Zindabad", then how can you expect ordinary Pakistanis to comprehend this plan?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856059">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856059">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856064"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ashok</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:30:19+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:30:19+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:30am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>If this is the master plan, then good that we dint attend the meeting.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856064">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856064">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856074"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">RT</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:33:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:33:00+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:33am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Fools, there are No free lunches! How can you forget such a basic thing in your quest to succeed without doing the necessary effort yourself, or having the necessary foundation...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856074">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856074">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856075"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:33:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:33:00+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:33am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Sujay </p> <p>An emphasis on Gawadar in the plan can alarm others.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856075">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856075">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856090"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Amit Kumar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:35:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:35:50+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:35am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Dear pakistanis, when you people ask as to why Indians are concerned then please be informed that we, the Indians, want an economically prospered pakistan. We don't a pakistan which is poor trapped in debt with no source to repay the same. Hope you all undestand. Good luck</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856090">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856090">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856092"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mohammed Hanif Ajari </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:35:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:35:59+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:35am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>On the face it appears that Financial Risk and cash flow of the country is not been properly taken care. If it is not manage properly we will have sovereignty issue related to the debt problem. It fails to certify how much country will gain in term of export and related advantage. Needs serious homework from the policy maker.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856092">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856092">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856094"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:36:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:36:37+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:36am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Kunal majumdar </p> <p>Yes, Sir!</p> <p>It is all-encompassing and very scary.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856094">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856094">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856109"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sabse_pehle_DESH</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:39:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:39:06+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:39am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad You just summarized it in one sentence.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856109">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856109">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856118"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sam</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:41:31+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:41:31+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:41am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>long live CPEC every Pakistani is with CPEC.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856118">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856118">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856119"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Anuradha</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:41:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:41:38+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:41am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The key words for Pakistan to remember " debt trap and broken communities". China has done it before. Pl Google and find out</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856119">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856119">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856130"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Amit</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:43:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:43:46+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:43am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Once cpec is functional pak will be the best economy in the world and they will be the most advanced country in the world . with best facilities</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856130">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856130">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856138"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ejaz ur REHMAn</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:45:49+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:45:49+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:45am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is globalised world and closely linked, if your plans are weak, other will fill gaps to take nation to higher state. Physical labour is abundant. To use it to transform society infra structures is job of higher socio-economically conscious minds. America can not do it but China will.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856138">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856138">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856146"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">GAUTAM ( Netherlands) </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:47:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:47:23+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:47am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Answers all those having doubts... Pakistan is surely on the way to progress and prosperity !! Implement in letter and spirit ...with strong Civilian Government to command. Best Wishes Sir !!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856146">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856146">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856152"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">NUKE</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:48:05+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:48:05+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:48am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>In short you have leased the whole country to china and are ready to be its satellite state.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856152">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856152">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856162"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mango man</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:49:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:49:07+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:49am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@good point Anybody would be scared by then it remains to be seen if common Pakistanis fall under the category of "anybody".</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856162">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856162">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856183"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">kevin</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:52:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:52:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:52am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Thank you Modi boycotting OBOR. I am terrified by the plan on Pakistan by China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856183">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856183">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856184"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Muhammad Saleem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T09:52:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T09:52:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:52am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is China's confidence in Pakistan, a missed opportunity by India which could have benefitted in ways more than China, considering it's common historical & cultural bond with Pakistan. It's the geography of Pakistan and Chinese capital. Like any other such mega project, the plan will succeed and will also have a few shortcomings; And sooner or later India will be joining it too which will be good for the whole of the subcontinent. US is supporting the plan, as it finds more in common with China internationally, particularly regarding N. Korea. In a nutshell, the whole world is moving away from geo-politics and following geo-economics. It was Pakistan which arranged the secret visit in 1971 from Islamabad to Beijing of then Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger. Today, US-China is the single most important bilateral relationship in the world.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856184">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856184">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856232"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Iqbal </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:01:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:01:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:01am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad $57 Bn and more; master switch of Pakistan governance with China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856232">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856232">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856233"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Anurag Gautam</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:01:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:01:54+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:01am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Thank god we have modi in place of congress otherwise we would surely have joined obor that too on Chinese preconditions and would be in process of making a Clint state. I am though surprised that how Pakistan got into this debt trap,with such a huge young dianamic population and geostrtigic location pakistan could have done wonders,dear ask for FDI not loan, getting your self capable is new mantra in this new world order depending on others may get you in trouble & for god sake ask your rulers who is going to burden this loan interest if more taxes to be burdened on already over burdened tax payer than please get out of this blood sucking CPEC. May you see my Views as question asked by a sovereign democratic Republic country citizens not as jealous neighbor.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856233">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856233">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856240"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mumtaz Qureshi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:03:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:03:16+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:03am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>"No free ride"....</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856240">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856240">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856243"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Peacenick</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:04:05+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:04:05+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:04am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Those who live on somebody's mercy can not scale great hights</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856243">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856243">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856244"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">dynamite</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:04:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:04:16+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:04am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Chinese enterprises will also operate their own farms, processing facilities for fruits and vegetables and grain. Logistics companies will operate a large storage and transportation system for agrarian produce. - Just love it</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856244">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856244">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856247"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M.S.PATIL </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:05:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:05:06+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:05am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Best development ....now a strong Civilian Government is a must for Pakistan !!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856247">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856247">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856256"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:07:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:07:25+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:07am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ash </p> <p>Yes!</p> <p>It already has.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856256">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856256">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856266"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Iqbal </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:09:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:09:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:09am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@nadir baloach we feel pain because it was our land which is getting pledged to foreign power, China, by a bunch of mis-administrators.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856266">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856266">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856281"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sardar Asim </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:14:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:14:03+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:14am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Thanks God, Pak does not have any plan, had there been any plan, we were still in planning phase</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856281">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856281">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856282"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">vasan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:14:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:14:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:14am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Dawn is very open and free news paper! Keep it up!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856282">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856282">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856297"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Batool Nasir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:17:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:17:25+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:17am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ash Of course! What else?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856297">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856297">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856309"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:20:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:20:25+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:20am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Junaid </p> <p>Send him an email. Maybe he can help. Good Luck!</p> <p>khurram.husain@gmail.com</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856309">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856309">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856321"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sumo</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:24:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:24:53+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:24am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Precise data including numbers that matter should be published. This is just a brochure.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856321">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856321">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856328"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Pashtoon</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:27:39+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:27:39+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:27am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC is only the opening of the door. It will attract other investments from China & other countries. Pakistan by entering JVs will benefit a lot.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856328">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856328">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856330"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">KRIS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:27:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:27:47+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:27am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>That section on surveillance is interesting. Wonder what the Chinese intentions are.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856330">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856330">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856334"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Satyameva Jayate</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:28:39+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:28:39+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:28am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>In terms of Critical Thinking Pakistani Masses are at the level where Indian masses used to be in 1950's whe they would think that Hydroelectic projects take Energy out of the water thus rendering it useless for irrigation.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856334">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856334">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856336"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">khalid ahmed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:29:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:29:02+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:29am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China's prosperity is dependent upon selling it's goods to other countries.Times change,business trends change.What happens to CPEC if China's business goes down.Remember Japan,back in the 1980s they had similar grand plans for their future.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856336">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856336">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856361"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ANIl</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:33:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:33:57+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:33am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Indians STOP sulking or try and advise implications of CPEC. Pakistan is sovereign country and will reap benefits or repercussions of her decision.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856361">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856361">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856366"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">amin</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:34:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:34:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:34am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All Indians advising we should not do this as it will harm us. Since when the Indians have become our well wishers. Think hard Pakistanis, if this project was harmful to us, Indians would not say anything because they take great pleasure when we suffer even a tiny scratch.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856366">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856366">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856369"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">amin</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:35:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:35:52+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:35am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Amit Kumar yes we know how much you care about us.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856369">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856369">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856371"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Aditya</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:36:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:36:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:36am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Congratulations - and well done DAWN. I would say, i have become a regular reader of your articles... which are most of the times unbiased. </p> <p>Also, guys - just check what happened with Srilanka, i hope this is not repeated. http://thediplomat.com/2016/11/china-and-sri-lanka-between-a-dream-and-a-nightmare/</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856371">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856371">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856385"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sipahi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:40:27+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:40:27+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:40am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Seems to be a great deal for Pakistan. china will do all the work and Pakistan will reap all the benefits. Pakistan will have the highest per capita income</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856385">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856385">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856388"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">jamil ahmad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:41:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:41:23+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:41am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>take my words, let the next polls take place and transfer of power is done smoothly, a new Pakistan will emerge for sure. I do not see and role of PPP in sindh. New leadership will take Sindh on way better than how shehbaz sharif took punjab as all the basics facilities have already been done in Karachi.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856388">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856388">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856405"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AKKS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:45:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:45:55+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:45am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Really scary situation ! I thank visionary leaders of India for staying away from this!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856405">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856405">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856425"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raja </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:50:19+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:50:19+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:50am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>No free visa less entry for PAK to China ... you should understand the level of trust here.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856425">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856425">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856437"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Prem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:52:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:52:53+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:52am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Visa free entry for chinese to visit pakistan, Whether China will reciprocate the same to Pakistani national? I guess Pakistan trapped in the hands of china..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856437">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856437">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856447"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">amjad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:55:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:55:02+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:55am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I am not an economist but if Indians are not liking it,their must be something good in it.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856447">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856447">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856448"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shazia</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:55:15+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:55:15+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:55am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Sounds Frightening !!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856448">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856448">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856449"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Desi Dimag</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:55:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:55:25+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:55am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Friends, start learning Chinese Mandarin. It will help you in future. Congrats for being a part of great country China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856449">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856449">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856453"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">J20</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:56:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:56:47+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:56am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Whatever differences between Indians and Pakistani.., but when it comes to ordinary mann on either sides, both side feels the pain.. It is very scary .. even Americans democracy is better than communist china... wake up Pakistan...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856453">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856453">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856464"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Raheel</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:58:34+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:58:34+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:58am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>At this rate isn't China preparing it's own economic competitor in Pakistan considering that Pakistanis are more intelligent than Chinese.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856464">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856464">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856469"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shiraz</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T10:59:40+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T10:59:40+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:59am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China just wants to develop Pakistan's agriculture industry for cheap raw materials. It will destroy the remaining industry Pakistan has esp. Cement and Textiles.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856469">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856469">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856491"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Afzal Nadir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:04:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:04:52+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:04am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>it is a matter of concern that Pak Govt still unable to tell the people of Pakistan about terms and conditions of Chinese Investments, rate of return offered to Chinese investors, nature and tenure of agreements, estimated benefits to pak economy and many other questions which arise in the mind of general educated pakistani. Being a professional accountant and economist, I am still in dark side about all these projects. The interest rate which is offered to Chinese investor as i came to know is just enormous and scarring one. It is more than a rate on soft loans from WB, IMF and ADB.. our financial managers and decision makers must keep in mind that if Pakistan is not benefited from these projects then their success will be a big question....</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856491">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856491">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856492"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">kkl</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:04:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:04:54+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:04am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>After few decades we will have china on both sides of our borders...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856492">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856492">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856496"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">aman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:05:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:05:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:05am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Are we going to end up like South Africa and Srilanka? Or is this actually a "Game=Changer" And why are we giving all contracts to Chinese companies and taking loans from them at the same time?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856496">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856496">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856497"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AKKS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:05:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:05:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:05am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amjad, "I am not an economist but if Indians are not liking it,their must be something good in it."</p> <p>You are so naive! Forget about Indians, think for yourself !</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856497">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856497">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856499"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Araj</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:05:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:05:54+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:05am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Probably the central government of any country could not have interfered to this extent with their own state governments</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856499">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856499">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856502"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">aman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:06:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:06:32+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:06am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Why do Pakistani nationals have to wait minimum 3 weeks for a Chinese visa but China gets Visa free travel? We must ask China to do the same for us.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856502">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856502">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856506"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Asim ali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:07:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:07:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:07am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The plan is an eye opener. It builds on the strengths of this country by providing intellectual and financial capacity. The plan shows the depth of weakness in our systems, governance and the lack of intellectual depth. We will open up our fertile agriculture and we will also provide security from the armed forces. The entire management will be handed over to the Chinese. Why is this happening? To serve the interest of a few in the political set up</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856506">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856506">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856509"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">bryan Joseph</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:07:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:07:57+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:07am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@nadir baloach Nadir, I have worked 2 decades on Industrial Corridors, Special Economic Zone and Urban development projects. At a fundamental economic principle level there is one thing that is universal- The core of our own development has to come from our own intellect and efforts and investment. Taking help is different than completely submitting ourselves to outsiders for own development. It is true for an individual as it is for a society at large.</p> <p>The only difference is that growth will be a bit slower- but will be everlasting with institutional strengthening. There is no magic formula but two things can enable Pakistan's nation building no.1 is Institutional building no.2 Investment in education.</p> <p>Even by focusing on these 2 Pakistan will witness amazing change. Your strength is your SME industry as you have industrious people. I am able to see this clearly from a distance. That will maximise and strengthen your core.</p> <p>Focus on your core and basics.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856509">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856509">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856511"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">tahir saleem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:08:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:08:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:08am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Don't miss the train Our neighbors should not be worried about seeing progress in Pakistan.This will bring peace in entire regions.India needs to follow and take part in CPEC. Half of Indian population is living less than a dollar a day, so it is a golden chance for all the poor countries to get benefits of this visionary project.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856511">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856511">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856514"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sir percy</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:08:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:08:51+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:08am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ash You can always follow India if it makes you feel comfortable to stay the same backwardness for the next 200 of 300 years. China has reincarnated herself from a backward country worse than Pakistan to become a super power in ab0ut 35 years. You can do it with the help form China. Don't throw away the friendship and the once in a 100 life time opportunity from China because you are so use to indulgent in self-righteousness or poison from India. It is win-win.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856514">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856514">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856515"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Saqib sohail</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:09:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:09:06+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:09am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>what a farce it seems. East India company all over again. a nice marketing pitch to catch us off guard.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856515">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856515">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856517"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">indrapal vansia</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:09:15+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:09:15+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:09am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>visa free tourism for chinese and no value for green passport!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856517">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856517">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856526"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">NARADA MUNI</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:10:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:10:29+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:10am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Reminds me of the joy when Ayub Khan of Pakistan signed up with the US to follow their policy. India stayed away that time too.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856526">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856526">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856533"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kulbhushan Yadav</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:11:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:11:42+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:11am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amjad We also did not like too much US intervention in Pakistan while Pakistanis were rejoicing. See where did that lead you to?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856533">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856533">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856534"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zaigham habib</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:12:10+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:12:10+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:12am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>few things r clear not all in this gross plan. Pakistan must devise clear mechanism to protect small producers in industry & agriculture, and fragile existing production system</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856534">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856534">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856537"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">THETRUTH</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:12:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:12:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:12am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Truth v2 don't worry its a problem for the next generations and by that time they will run out of water anyway hehehe</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856537">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856537">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856538"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ak</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:12:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:12:29+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:12am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The criticism on cpec is all based on assumptions and rumors only. All infrastructure development in developing countries happens via external financing. If it wasn't Chinese bilateral funding it would've been imf, world bank or ADB.. which would've been even more expensive. 90Bn repayment over 30 years is actually very low in rate. Regarding employment of chinese in projects.. please compare it to money paid to foreign consultants in WB projects. Getting technical staff from outside is not really wrong. Lastly regarding flooding of chinese goods.. this has happened already all over the world. Chinese are here for long term.. bankrupting the host country for short term gain doesn't help them either and they will look for sustainable development.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856538">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856538">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856544"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Pk</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:14:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:14:52+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:14am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Main theme is economic activity will benefit both countries. Long live Pak China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856544">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856544">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856545"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shoaib</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:15:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:15:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:15am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@bryan Joseph Agreed!! </p> <p>Alongwith CPEC we should also focus on Education else whole nation will stay labour and those who gets higher education might leave the country.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856545">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856545">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856557"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Imtiaz</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:17:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:17:12+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:17am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Human development index is very low in Pakistan. It can no way implement these grandiose plans. Also our bureaucracy esp. provincial bureaucracy is hostile to innovation and hopelessly cumbersome and corrupt. This will increase the cost of doing business many times driving away Chinese companies.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856557">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856557">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856570"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">MG</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:20:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:20:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:20am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Finally cat is out....bit by bit</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856570">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856570">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856572"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">muxdur</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:20:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:20:55+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:20am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Why do the different scenarios from the movie THE MATRIX keep conjuring up in the mind?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856572">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856572">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856597"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">beowulf</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:27:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:27:08+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:27am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amjad Exactly this mentality has made your country what it is today. Hate cannot bring good tides. Anyway, good luck to Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856597">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856597">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856601"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Fazal taimoor</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:28:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:28:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:28am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Cpec is a part of OBOR,a project of 65countries,so it doesn't seems sensible that china is going to overtake 65 countries and 3continents...If indians see this in larger picture then it will overcome their hostility.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856601">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856601">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856602"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Inquiring MiND</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:28:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:28:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:28am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Since the government has failed to disclose the details of CPEC, can DAWN take the lead and share these document on their website or email them to those who want to know the plan?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856602">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856602">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856610"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">A</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:30:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:30:30+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:30am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CONGRATULATIONS PAKISTAN AND CHINA. May our friendship and brotherhood prosper for the centuries to come !!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856610">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856610">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856625"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AMIR IQBAL</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:33:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:33:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:33am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Well...All I will say is that I hope the leaders know exactly what they are getting our Pakistan into. If the risks are mostly entrusted upon the Pakistan banks, governments...while the majority profits are shared by Chinese MNCs...then this is NOT sustainable.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856625">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856625">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856631"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">A shah</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:34:45+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:34:45+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:34am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This doesn't read well.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856631">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856631">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856638"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zubair</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:35:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:35:46+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:35am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>So we go from becoming an American lackie to a Chinese lackie... atleast this way there are development projects in the country. The labour now is Chinese but over time the cost of Chinese labour will force the industries established to switch to Pakistani labour. Long term, this works better for Pakistan than anything else.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856638">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856638">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856642"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">SYed ANJum ali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:36:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:36:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:36am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>As far as I can judge, the CPEC master scheme holds very dubious promises- in terms of land/agricultural use, what lands will be leased out to the Chinese and at whose cost? I don't see Pakistani farmers flourishing, in fact Pakistan will be colonialized by Chinese who will come in and set up their own farms on Pakistani soil, using GE and other possibly harmful inputs. This whole scheme seems to be a huge environmental-ecological disaster in the making, especially in the North (forests and hills) and South (marine and riverine systems) . Further, a number of the schemes seem unsustainable in economic terms, specially in debt servicing. And, another question that comes to mind, if this is indeed an 'equal' business venture then why will only Chinese get visa free entry to Pakistan? Will Pakistanis get similar privileges for entry to all areas of China? Please, Pakistan must be very careful in entering any such deal.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856642">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856642">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856643"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ECHS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:37:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:37:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:37am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amin its your mind set and not true</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856643">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856643">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856646"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">abul hasnat</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:37:41+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:37:41+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:37am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC is nothing but a passage to the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856646">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856646">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856654"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">abul hasnat</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:38:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:38:25+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:38am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Vince You are so right.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856654">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856654">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856660"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">maverik</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:40:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:40:00+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:40am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Awesome. Pakistan is up for the industrial revolution.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856660">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856660">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856671"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Avinash</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:42:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:42:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:42am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@sab yes, they definitively do. well if some one does all the work,they have the right to reap the major profit as well!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856671">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856671">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856672"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">LHSequalstoRHS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:42:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:42:12+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:42am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Those who are asking about the free visa to China but not for Pakistan. The simple and basic answer is that China give us the money and they can use us whatever the way they like. Yes Pakistan is developing but in what cost.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856672">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856672">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856676"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Prasanna</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:42:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:42:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:42am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@nadir baloach - India is not feeling pain, we are safeguarding ourselves from debt trap of china. We don't want to see a situation of one more British Raj. We are happy the way we are & growing. It is right time to realisation for pakistan & come out of it. Otherwise they will end up paying for it & suffer in long term for sure.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856676">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856676">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856678"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:43:09+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:43:09+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:43am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Visa Free Entry to Chinese. </p> <p>Means no job opportunities for Pakistanis....</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856678">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856678">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856679"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Fazal taimoor</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:43:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:43:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:43am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Cpec is a part of OBOR, A project which includes 65countries and 3continents. Does it really seems sensible that china is going to control these countries. And what indians say about rail venture between Uk and China under the umbrella of OBOR... Pakistanis must see this all in larger picture and I think above said will overcome indian's anxiety too...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856679">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856679">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856681"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ahmad Kainth </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:43:34+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:43:34+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:43am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Rhetoric is likely to be a reality .it looks scary but I hope for the best</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856681">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856681">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856694"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">abul hasnat</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:46:09+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:46:09+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:46am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Some decades ago, no forces could land in Saudi Arabia. </p> <p>Why? </p> <p>Well fighter bombers had no place to land or take-off and tanks would sink in the sand. Now after many years of "Great Infrastructure Projects" it can all happen. So forget about any "Oil Embargo". We take it all whenever we want.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856694">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856694">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856695"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">harris</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:46:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:46:12+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:46am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This plan has to be implemented....... isA Let investments flow in... We have to swallow the pill, let the Chinese in... What India should have been doing as a partner with Pakistan. India still doesn't get what it means to be an emerging super power.. Pity they couldn't see very far with their petty games...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856695">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856695">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856696"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">jamal</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:46:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:46:29+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:46am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Amazing stuff. So, we now need to learn Chinese, brace up for internet censorship and get ready to be a small peg in the big scheme of things, aka, one belt one road.</p> <p>Economic invasion is hard to fight than a military invasion because in case of former, the enemy is usually behind the lines.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856696">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856696">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856704"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Pakistan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:47:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:47:53+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:47am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>If India is against it then CPEC is definitely good for Pakistan</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856704">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856704">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856720"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Hamza</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:50:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:50:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:50am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Vince Yeah, nothing like a westerner coming to tell us what's best for us, thanks for your input.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856720">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856720">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856721"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ANALYST</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:50:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:50:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:50am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>There is no mention of loan, equity or grant.</p> <p>Interest rate is vital issue , missing here.</p> <p>So, where is the so called transparency....?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856721">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856721">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856731"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shoaib</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:51:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:51:51+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:51am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amir_indian THERE IS NO INDIAN SUB CONTINENT EXISTS . Yes but there is a sub contenent in South Asia</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856731">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856731">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856758"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Qamar Rathore</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:56:20+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:56:20+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:56am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Great News!! Being a British Pakistani I think Pakistan needs infrastructure and this will happen now, India gets a lot of handouts from others including Britain so please if you don't have anything constructive to say zip it.. I've travelled in both countries and even without CPEC Pakistan which started from 0 is a nicer place overall, plus they are both 3rd rate nations and the amount of bickering is crazy, both should concentrate on making the lives of the poor better, CPEC is i think a good thing for Pakistan and the region in general. Nobody know's the exact outcome, but all of this was said about China 20 years ago, they wouldn't succeed and now they have the largest economy in the world, The Chinese are not stupid and nor are the Pakistanis, the real loser here is India, because of its stubbornness it will be left behind, thats a given. Trade is the key here, Make in India is just a copy of what China has already done..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856758">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856758">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856760"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Thiru</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:56:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:56:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:56am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Kranti When China takes over, the non-tax paying classes will have to pay up - remember Cultural Revolution. The lower orders have to discipline themselves in all sorts of ways, including religion taking a proper personal and moderate stand in thought and action.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856760">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856760">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856763"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M Akram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:56:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:56:42+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:56am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It could be Great Leap Forward for Pakistan if true of course and the plan is implemented to his strength.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856763">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856763">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856765"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ali Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:58:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:58:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:58am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Why don't people understand the trap ? Pakistan will be in communist rule if we agree and support this? Who wants spa and jacusi when our stomachs are empty.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856765">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856765">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856768"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">gautam</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T11:59:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T11:59:42+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:59am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>“One Belt, One Road” plan is not a free trade agreement. It’s more of a blueprint for integrating China’s trading partners by developing their infrastructure — ports, roads, airports and railways — in a way that complements Beijing’s own interests. </p> <p>The initiative involves developing six economic corridors”: 1. China-Mongolia-Russia corridor; 2. new Eurasian “Land Bridge”; 3. corridor from China to Central Asia and Western Asia; 4. China-Indochina peninsula corridor; 5. China-Pakistan economic corridor; and 6. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar economic corridor.</p> <p>The whole idea is to have a Chinese submarine station in Sri Lanka--</p> <p>China has spent almost $2 billion so far on Hambantota and a new airport. </p> <p>Without India Obor will be handicapped.</p> <p>One Belt, One Road is relevant for Europe since China wants to link its rail to Europe. So, China wants Europe to be part of [OBOR], but not as a key driver.</p> <p>One of the main factors driving the OBOR effort is the slowdown in China’s own economy. The Communist Party is striving to transition away from growth led by investment and exports to development led by domestic consumer demand and services, and to keep growth at more sustainable levels than in the past. OBOR projects will do much to help China with its huge overcapacity problems in many industries, especially steel, glass and cement.</p> <p>Courtesy: Capt. Ajit Vadakayil</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856768">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856768">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856774"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zak</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:01:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:01:02+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:01pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan should enshrine exit clauses in all agreements and security should be 100% in pakistani hands with pakistanis leading all chinese industries.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856774">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856774">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856775"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zak</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:01:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:01:12+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:01pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Great way forward.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856775">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856775">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856784"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">KT</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:02:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:02:33+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:02pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>One thing reading document is crystal clear. Its China planning and design for future projects via CPEC what about Pakistan's future project about taking internet cable via CPEC in Russia to Alaska USA getting direct Internet connectivity. If 100 % of loan allotted to Pakistan is utilized for Chinese projects what about using CPEC for Korean Russian and Japanese projects. If loan is defaulted what will be penalty payable by Pakistan. Never forget Pakistan is democracy if government elected in future decade is not of PML-N what is liability of that government to take forward projects committed by previous government.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856784">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856784">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856791"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">akbar badshah</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:03:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:03:38+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:03pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Chaos ...the caustic comments by " concerned indians " itself is a proof of their heartburn n their rear on fire...after all they never and will never ever reconciled to the existence of pakistan..an obituary of pakistan will only satisfy "patriotic indians".</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856791">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856791">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856800"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:04:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:04:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Visa-free entry for Chinese nationals</p> <p>Will Pakistanis also get Visa-free entry in China?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856800">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856800">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856824"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Vikram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:11:20+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:11:20+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:11pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@nadir baloach On the contrary brother.....progressive Pakistan is in our interests.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856824">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856824">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856825"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">COmbaticus</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:11:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:11:25+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:11pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>After reading this piece, I finally get an overview of what CPEC is about. It is clear the target audience is not Pakistani people and it's government , but Chinese investors. By building infrastructure and creating linkages with power brokers in Pakistan, China wants to create economic opportunities for its companies. For instance , it says "“We will impart advanced planting and breeding techniques to peasant households or farmers by means of land acquisition by the government, renting to China-invested enterprises and building planting and breeding bases”. What I gathered, Pak gov takes land from its people and hands over to Chinese investors for large scale farming. The produce will be exported rather than feed the locals.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856825">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856825">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856826"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Neelesh</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:11:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:11:30+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:11pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@nadir baloach : India feels pain because it will be occupied by China on both sides, why this simple logic doesn't occur to Pakistanis. Your Stock Exchange is gone , your electric companies are going out to Chinese. Even a dumb person would understand what is happening , please try to understand ; for short term gains you have sacrificed you entire long term future(if it was :-))</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856826">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856826">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856830"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kamal Gurgaon</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:12:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:12:30+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:12pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC can be a huge boon to Pakistan. Provided the absorption capacity is there. China has quantified the money absorption quantity, and the fact that it is bringing in its own materials, machines and manpower shows it has serious doubts on the human capacity as well.</p> <p>Do the radicals & fanatics & terrorists in Pakistan want a prosperous society? That will dry up their support. And they have support from you know who all, within Pakistan and outside.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856830">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856830">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856831"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Thiru</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:13:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:13:02+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:13pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Shoaib Don't worry, India is in no hurry - CPEC will sort taking time out for expressing your angst.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856831">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856831">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856838"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:14:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:14:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:14pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Seems like the entire Indian have read the report, and they simply can't digest it :P</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856838">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856838">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856849"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">last word</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:17:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:17:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This master plan reminds one of an ancient story 'The Arab, camel and his tent'. China is putting its stamp in almost all fields covering the entire country which has all the hall marks of the above story turning into reality one day..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856849">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856849">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856852"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">something fishy</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:17:39+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:17:39+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>You see how worried Indians are about Pakistani interests?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856852">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856852">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856855"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Thiru</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:17:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:17:51+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Will Washington and London accommodate the Pakistani elite?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856855">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856855">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856857"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">MAP</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:18:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:18:08+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>World going to globalizatuon and It's a good plan for Pakistan, China and all others regional countries.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856857">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856857">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856858"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Khurram s</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:18:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:18:29+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Meanwhile hundreds of Indian Techies are getting jobless because of trump policies.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856858">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856858">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856875"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sehzad_kashmiri</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:23:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:23:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:23pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I remember the days when Pakistani brothers were taunting Indians over CPEC. But Pakistani brothers never tried getting into details of exactly what this CPEC is and ultimately who will be getting benefited? Is there any instance where any nation got benefitted economically dealing with projects initiated and controlled by China? Non of there overseas projects got accomplished with success.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856875">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856875">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856876"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Pk</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:23:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:23:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:23pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Khurram s Isn't it good.. All of Indian talent from Nasa, Pepsico, Google & loads of other companies will be working for India now.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856876">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856876">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856880"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ash</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:24:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:24:03+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:24pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This comprehensive plan of the China Development Bnak establishes the very fact that China has over last four-five decades developed very enviable engeeneering, project, trades, etc skills and capicity. This can't be done overnight or I mean in short term. And most importantly, their vison for the griculture, agri based products and services indicate its wholistic approach beyond industrialisation.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856880">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856880">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856916"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Abdulla Hussain</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:31:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:31:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:31pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This will be like US - Canada like co-operation.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856916">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856916">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856936"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Aftab Wilson</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:36:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:36:00+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:36pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Building the nation project by China. If all done in good faith with no hidden agendas then </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856936">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856936">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856945"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sehzad_kashmiri</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:37:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:37:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Khurram s Who told this story to you?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856945">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856945">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4856994"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Arshad, Canada</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:48:36+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:48:36+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:48pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Guna , But, first pay back close to $480 Billion you owe as an external debt.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856994">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4856994">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857004"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Khawar saleem aslam</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:50:40+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:50:40+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:50pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Great work and achievement. Pakistan will push ahead.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857004">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857004">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857018"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">amarendra</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:54:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:54:03+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Khurram s In the same time Indian IT sector also adding lakhs of jobs every year in IT sector. See there is job addition as well as pink slip. Yes pink slip % will increase , but net addition will be on positive side.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857018">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857018">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857021"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">aleem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:54:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:54:51+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amin Totally agree.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857021">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857021">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857024"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">salman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:55:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:55:03+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:55pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Vince what is your problem? why is it bothering you!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857024">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857024">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857033"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">salman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:56:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:56:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:56pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Hari and how about India who has become consumer market for the world! but in return no one buys your products! how is that?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857033">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857033">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857035"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Balaji</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:57:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:57:03+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:57pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Khurram s Hate to break it to you, US is the not the only country that employs our IT techies.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857035">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857035">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857041"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">alimuzali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:59:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:59:28+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:59pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Your enemy's enemy, in actual is your's best friend.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857041">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857041">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857042"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Balaji</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T12:59:35+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T12:59:35+05:00">May 15, 2017 12:59pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Abdulla Hussain US doesn't give loans to Canada at 17% interest. US has visafree rules for Canada. US is not taking care and spoon-feeding Canada. On what basis exactly you think this will be like their relationship?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857042">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857042">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857045"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">kaspar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:00:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:00:33+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:00pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>When Chinese companies are guaranteed profits and given tax exemptions, have exclusive rights to set up industries on Pakistani soil, Chinese nationals are allowed to enter the country without visa, given thousands of acres of agricultural land to meddle with Pakistani agriculture, Pakistani highways and railways are mortgaged to them, Gwadur port handed over on a silver platter including the responsibility to 'protect' sea lanes, what is left for the Pakistan? The plight of Pakistani workers would be worse, because they have not been guaranteed employment in projects run by the Chinese through Chinese companies. Pakistani government would perhaps simply watch, provide protection to Chinese companies and workers, and prepare to pay the unsustainable loans, or end up handing over land and ports and highways to Chinese control. The rulers may have their hidden agenda but this may be the first example in history of a state voluntarily handing control of its economy to a foreign power!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857045">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857045">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857046"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Texans</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:00:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:00:53+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:00pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>What happened to good old confidentiality and secrecy of the plan!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857046">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857046">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857049"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">BATMAN </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:02:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:02:02+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:02pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Khurram S </p> <p>They are keen on joining CPEC becsuse of Night-Life & Spa as under :</p> <p>A national fiber-optic backbone will be built for the country not only for internet traffic, but also terrestrial distribution of broadcast TV, which will cooperate with Chinese media in the “dissemination of Chinese culture”.</p> <p>It speaks of a long belt of coastal enjoyment industry that includes yacht wharfs, cruise homeports, ‘night life’ , city parks, public squares, theaters, golf courses and spas, hot spring hotels and water sports. The belt will run from Keti Bunder to Jiwani, the last habitation before the Iranian border</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857049">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857049">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857066"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kash</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:06:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:06:46+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>while we're at it might as well get PIA to purchase the new Chinese c919. Be its international launch customer.</p> <p>Personally, I think the plane will be great for Pak- Gulf routes</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857066">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857066">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857069"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Hassan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:08:27+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:08:27+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:08pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This plan is actually very beneficial to Pakistan. It will open up the Chinese market for Pakistan's agricultural produce, it will help develop heavy manufacturing in the coastal areas, it will build Pakistan's infrastructure with zero or low interest loans, it will reduce reliance on the US dollar.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857069">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857069">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857070"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Indian BHAI</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:08:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:08:33+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:08pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@alimuzali Your enemy's enemy , can be of help. But he could also be using your enmity for his own betterment .... So he is not always your friend</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857070">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857070">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857073"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">NARADA MUNI</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:09:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:09:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:09pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@aman : because of Green passport's respect..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label 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<p>Pakistan does not have any industry all it has is imported manufacturing plants, being maintained by international MAINTENANCE companies and operated by local pakistani. </p> <p>The only thing we have is land and agriculture which is supported by imported seeds .</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857129">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857129">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857138"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sehzad_kashmiri</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:22:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:22:01+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:22pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@salman From where you get these inputs? Please come out in light.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857138">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857138">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857141"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Abhishek jain</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:22:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:22:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:22pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Feel very sorry for pakistani people. Building national infrastructure is once in a life time opportunity. If Pakistani companies will not get the opportunity to develop their own nation, how will they grow to a level where they can compete outside Pakistan. Pakistan will not be able to generate highly skilled project manager s, finance manager and all kind of human resource to execute a project from top to bottom. </p> <p>I am a working person, and I know how much efforts and exposure you need in job to grow and groom your skills. </p> <p>Feeling very sorry for pakistanis!!!</p> <p>All the best for CPEC!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857141">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857141">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857165"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">NARADA MUNI</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:27:39+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:27:39+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:27pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Abdulla Hussain : This will be like US - Canada like co-operation..</p> <p>Both parties, US and Canada have money.. Not in CPEC case. One is lender and another is borrower..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857165">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857165">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857188"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ALLIABSOLUTIONS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:33:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:33:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:33pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>well, when one cannot do it oneself due to various reasons, let let some one else do it. one cannot stop the ultimate, expansion in economy of everyone, agree or not. its basic Economics principal Demand n Supply.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857188">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857188">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857192"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">chandler</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:34:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:34:47+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:34pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Chaos because we think and see with open eyes</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857192">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857192">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857193"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Naxalite</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:34:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:34:51+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:34pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Long Live Pak-China Friendship</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857193">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857193">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857203"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">NARADA MUNI</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:37:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:37:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Most important things that Pakistan needs right now are Health care and Education. Not a single school or Hospital in grand CPEC plan. What a shame!!. SPAs and Jacuzzis don't help common man..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857203">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857203">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857235"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Khalid (Japan)</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:42:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:42:42+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:42pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>As professional engineer who participated in the feasibility for multi billion dollars projects, I am not against this project but I am completely against the way it has been executing. Believe me this will destroy Pakistan economy completely. Pakistani Engineering companies are on the edge of dieing in due to awarding project s to Chinese Companies. I biggest engineering company in Pakistan had around 1400 engineers five years back now reduce to around 500. South Korea is progressing because of engineering companies like Samsung Engineering, Daelim , Hyundai Engineering, GS , SK etc. The same case is for Japan, Mitsubishi Eng, Hitachi , Sanyo , Toyota , Sony. Pakistani Engineers/Engineering companies are thousand time better than Chinese, we can build DAMs, Roads, Power plant, LNG terminals, Airport, Cars, Electronics.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857235">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857235">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857236"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Bilal</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T13:42:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T13:42:46+05:00">May 15, 2017 01:42pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It never fails to amuse me that While Indian government (specially the current one run by the brain less murderer Modi) has been licking Western boots (Specially US) for decades to get closer cooperation, geo-strategic partnership, investment and coordinative research & development etc. as soon as Pakistan started to have a closer geo-strategic partnership with one of its neighbors they can not sleep at night. I am sure even if a remotely similar investment came from Mars the brainless argument from Endians would have been the same. While it prides itself for being a hotbed for foreign investment and hub of Western consumer and tech companies, it can still not provide its population with proper toilets yet. For decades it has just been a brain/resource drain for the west and still it citizens (whom BTW are also nothing but Western bootlickers at home and abroad) have the audacity of criticizing a development project in Pakistan. May someone grant them some much needed brain cells.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857236">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857236">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857316"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">logicaldue</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:03:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:03:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:03pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The plan is grand and may turn around chronic economic woes of Pakistan. Our leaders have one more silver bullet to woo the general public ahead of an election. I wish plan would be successful, but is unlikely. Pakistan has no economic plan of its own, no bureaucracy to effectively monitor or implement the basic agenda of the state (Law and order, development and implementation of policies, no basic infra-structure - Power, water, highways, ports etc. Everything she ever does ends up being a big sink hole and this will be no different.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857316">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857316">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857323"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Other SIDE</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:04:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:04:30+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini There isn't one. We have yet to find a planner before the plan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857323">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857323">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857344"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">concerned</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:10:15+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:10:15+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:10pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I see massive negativity from across the border. Cant say I blame them for their view. I am just not sure why they care .</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857344">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857344">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857351"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">N.S</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:11:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:11:50+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:11pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Khalid (Japan) I agree with your acts about the quality versus the quantity issue with Pak and Chinese products. Take the example of consumer appliances like refrigerators, AC's and deep freezers, Pak companies like Dawlance, PEL and WAVES makes better products than its Chinese counterparts and they are long lasting.</p> <p>I am not against CPEC or Chinese investment, Pakistan need to be more assertive here, Pakistan should be calling the shots here as China needs a corridor to the warm waters and not Pakistan. Yes Pakistan needs the investment but need to balance the effort, many western companies will shy away from Pakistan if we gives extra level playing filed to Chinese and are biased towards Chinese.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857351">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857351">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857382"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Prof Ali shafa </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:20:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:20:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:20pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Hey China and Pakistan have ignored gateway to this mega project ,I mean Gilgit Baltistan, I want to know without GB share or partnership how sustainability will meet as youth of the GB and leadership, even GB provincial government accepted GB not getting due share, as more than 400km GB land will be utilized in CPEC road link?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857382">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857382">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857410"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Muslim</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:27:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:27:50+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:27pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I am quite excited after reading this article. All Politicians who ruled Pakistan during the last 4 decades (minus Muhammad Khan Junejo Sb) have brought the country at the brink of bankruptcy as they filled their pockets.</p> <p>This is our last chance to build our country. This is a make it or break it opportunity for Pakistan. If we do not gain from this development then we will become Chinese slaves for ever.</p> <p>Pakistani nation will have to come out of lethargy and will have to work doubly hard with prudence so that we could keep our pace with the Chinese working around us. Only then we will be able to get the rightful benefit from this.</p> <p>Pakistanis should be able to manufacture / produce at least few items which we could be able to sell in Chinese markets. The containers going back to China must contain finished Pakistani goods only then we will have the real benefit of one belt one road.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857410">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857410">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857413"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kuaz</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:28:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:28:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:28pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>You Indians never cease to amaze me. You can never wish anyone else good or see anyone else prosper? I can taste the sour grapes all the way from Europe. All you people making negative statements must be real experts and, I advise you to join the government's around the globe.. I'm sure you can take care of all the world's financial problems and, eradicate poverty. It's a shame you can't even take care of your internal sewage problem or the suicide rate of your own farmers or poverty. DAWN please do not censor my comment as I am not a Pakistan. I am a British Bangladeshi And, I feel you give more say to the trolls. We should all be free to speak our mind. I am not insulting anyone but, pointing out facts. Some people should look inwards than to worry about what Pakistan or China is doing. All I see is deluded paranoid people full of hate with an agenda ..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857413">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857413">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857420"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">NoNy</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:30:15+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:30:15+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:30pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Had there been a visionary Government in power in Pakistan, we would not have opened up to such economic evasion or at least the terms could have been much better. Basically, china is doing what England did to India. We all have become so disappointed and desperate that for a road and a couple billions in the form of loans we are allowing Chinese Govt. and enterprises an entry in our economy with a lot more comparative advantage as compared to local corporations or other multinationals. These roads, ports, warehouses, fiber optics and other stuff is not for our development, it is for their own benefit, remember amazing railway lines which England built in India? There should be a strong pressure on Pakistan government from the local business community and other stakeholders to at least negotiate the terms in a way that it does not harm the entire economic fabric of the country!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857420">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857420">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857427"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:32:10+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:32:10+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:32pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Welcome to the club.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857427">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857427">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857435"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Amar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:33:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:33:52+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:33pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@salman Amul, Indian brand, became sponsors of New Zealand cricket team. Thats the latest of several others previously exsting.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857435">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857435">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857443"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:37:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:37:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>We handover own country to China. Next 20 year we will be part of China. We always dependent to others before US not China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857443">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857443">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857475"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Samurai</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:45:19+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:45:19+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:45pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All the best Pakistan! But I see China everywhere, Leasing agriculture land sounds more ridiculous, Because China still has more fertile land to utilize. </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857475">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857475">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857484"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Global Peace</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:47:49+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:47:49+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:47pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Kuaz yes that is why you are in Europe as in Bangladesh you can not speak the truth !</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857484">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857484">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857491"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ghaznavi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:49:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:49:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:49pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>given the number of Indians on this forum, mostly posting negative comments, would, I say is a good barometer to judge whether this is a good deal for Pakistan or not. The more negative the Indians are about this project the better is the deal for Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857491">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857491">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857504"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Global Peace</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:51:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:51:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:51pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Kuaz Indians complain on CPEC may not be known to you since you have very less info may be you can dig a bit to know why India oppose it anyways you also can not read all comments of Pakistani against it clearly it shows you are not what you claim to be anyways why you are worried , let Indians shout let pakistan be paved in gold why not you take care of Bangladesh instead ? come back to your country & do some good for it.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857504">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857504">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857518"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Adnan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:53:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:53:53+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:53pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>If CPEC is so bad as they Indians are projecting, why Indian funded terrorists are involved in CPEC routes?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857518">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857518">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857535"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Muslim</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:56:19+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:56:19+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:56pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Prof Ali shafa Kindly suggest, what should be done in GB? Enlighten us.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857535">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857535">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857536"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Barkaat khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T14:56:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T14:56:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 02:56pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Due to state sponsored terrorist activities of India into Balochistan and through TTP into Pakistan,Chines investment seems to be blessing in disguise which will not only strenghtens our defence against India but also invite further foreign investments here resulting stability and growth in our country.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857536">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857536">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857581"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Amir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:03:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:03:57+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:03pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@tahir saleem Thanks but no thanks. We are happy being poor. Let Pakistan become rich by destroying its local industries. Good luck for Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857581">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857581">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857586"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Khurram Saeed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:05:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:05:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:05pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Are we about to loose our sovereignty</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857586">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857586">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857590"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raja farhat Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:07:09+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:07:09+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:07pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Bilal ...Brilliant comment,i agree with you totally.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857590">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857590">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857593"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Dost Mohammed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:07:19+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:07:19+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:07pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Aditya Thanks! While I can sense some bias but still relevant to Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857593">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857593">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857623"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Amir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:12:31+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:12:31+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:12pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@MAP World isn't going globalized. In fact it is becoming more protectionist. Wake up and smell the coffee.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857623">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857623">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857629"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raja farhat Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:13:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:13:37+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:13pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Amir ...If you have nothing good to say then do not say anything!!!.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857629">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857629">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857631"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">citizen</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:13:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:13:47+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:13pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Why we could not develop ourselves and always depend on others like US,saudia or china or Turkey? Why now we have to ride on the shoulders of China even after getting independence seventy years ago? When we will stand on our own legs?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857631">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857631">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857633"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">A R</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:14:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:14:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:14pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>A popular saying: "There are no free lunches and free dinner."</p> <p>Everything comes with a price tag.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857633">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857633">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857647"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zameer</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:16:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:16:46+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:16pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All Pakistani people will be in DEBT and Chineses will take over them and rich politicians will run away to developed country.. Why Dont we understand but hide behind that China developing Pakistan :-(</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857647">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857647">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857659"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">RANA EHTASHAM UL HASSAN</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:18:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:18:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC - Chinese are guarding their interests and they have every right to do it... the big question is what we , the Pakistanis, are doing and hoping for.. 'keeping our fingers crossed and anticipating miracles to happen for us', that's not the way, a nation rises!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857659">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857659">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857662"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Hussain nagari</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:19:21+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:19:21+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:19pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I have strong concern about Absence of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister in OBOR Forum. Hundreds of memes, short write-ups, and statements posted on social media websites, like Facebook, are being used to protest the absence of Gilgit-Baltistan’s elected Chief Minister in the delegation....</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857662">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857662">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857664"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sumit Raizada</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:19:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:19:52+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:19pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Schemes are good but these are loans + investment wherin investor is taking all benefit and would even be getting interest on loans which will be make its investments secure even in worst case/ Cpec doesn't works. India is a huge market but inaccessible to Pakistan which is very near so logistics cost would be lesser and make Pakistani products competitive in India. China too wants a market for products to be manufactured in Pakistan and India is a huge market and it is pushing India to join CPEC.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857664">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857664">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857671"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Barkaat khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:20:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:20:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:20pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I would also emphasise that pakistanis are the most resilient nation in this world and they would certainly find their path in this changing environment and i am dead sure that time is coming near when pakistan would be ready to play its role in making the world decisions.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857671">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857671">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857672"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AdNan 2</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:20:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:20:50+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:20pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Shazia Yes, sound frightening for India. Great day for Pakistan. Excellent for Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857672">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857672">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857717"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AdNan 2</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:28:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:28:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:28pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad Jealous much ?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857717">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857717">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857727"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">luphol</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:30:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:30:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:30pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Following sentence will tell you how they are treating Pakistan </p> <p>“Make the visa-free tourism possible with China to provide more convenient policy support for Chinese tourists to Pakistan.” There is no mention of a reciprocal arrangement for Pakistani nationals visiting China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857727">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857727">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857728"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">pakistani too</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:30:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:30:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:30pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Long live China, Pakistan friendship. Higher than Himalaya, deeper than deepest ocean and sweeter than honey. </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857728">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857728">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857730"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">critic</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:30:20+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:30:20+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:30pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>nothing is going to happen few jobs will be created rest its just passage for chinese good through pakistan and yes corrupt politicians will become even more richer , too much loan goldmine for them</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857730">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857730">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857780"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">SAEED MASOOD</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:36:20+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:36:20+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:36pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC and OBOR a master jealousy plan for India.. India is now completely isolated specially in International Trade.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857780">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857780">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857799"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sajed syed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:39:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:39:42+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:39pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ash , a very good question</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857799">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857799">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857800"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Abid Khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:39:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:39:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:39pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is the result of Pakistan and India not figuring out how to get along. Pakistan will suffer the consequences of this one sided deal in a long term. </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857800">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857800">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857814"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">indianConGI</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:41:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:41:38+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:41pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Govt changed in India but good decades are coming in Pakistan...Congratulations..!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857814">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857814">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857816"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raja farhat Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:41:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:41:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:41pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Global Peace ....@Kuaz is a real friend of mine in real life and he is a very wise and well educated man and he knows what he is talking about Mr,</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857816">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857816">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857838"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raja farhat Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:44:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:44:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:44pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@critic ...This is beyond your understanding by the looks of your comment!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857838">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857838">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857861"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Farrah</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:48:19+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:48:19+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:48pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Earlier we were leasing or selling our agricultural land to the Middle Eastern countries and now Chinese?</p> <p>.....thousands of acres of agricultural land will be leased out to Chinese enterprises......... </p> <p>Chinese enterprises will also operate their own farms, processing facilities for fruits and vegetables and grain. </p> <p>Pakistan will lease those Farms for how long?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857861">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857861">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857871"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">abhi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:49:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:49:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:49pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ghaznavi I hope it does something good for Pakistan. There you go..An Indian posting something good about CPEC. Does that make your day?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857871">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857871">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857881"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sohail</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:51:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:51:03+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:51pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I see many Pakistanis are falling for Indian propaganda. If this project really was bad for us, India would be encouraging it rather than telling us how bad it is. I have looked into CPEC carefully and this is a good deal for both pakistan and China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857881">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857881">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857894"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sajed syed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:52:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:52:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:52pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@abdul , wise words. Dragon does not have any compassion but only passion to devour whosoever comes in its way!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857894">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857894">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857898"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raja farhat Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:53:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:53:30+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:53pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Global Peace ...@Kauz is from a family who fought to keep East and west Pakistan to gather and he is a true well wisher for Pakistan people like you just can not stomach the truth!!.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857898">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857898">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857919"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raja farhat Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:56:21+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:56:21+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:56pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@indianConGI ...A nice comment from a nice person,thank you!.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857919">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857919">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857928"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">akram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:57:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:57:50+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:57pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@PC believe it or not the rest of the world manages economic growth without india, Pakistan also will be just fine without you. Thank you for your concern.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857928">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857928">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857934"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zulfiqar S. A</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:58:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:58:30+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:58pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>1 We are giving them a way to infiltrate our markets and labour force. Which they claim it will create 700k jobs is a hoax. Pakistanis are restricted from blue/white collar jobs, except for menial jobs. 2 The money the are using to infiltrate and kill our industry is unfortunately ours. That China is giving generously (apparently though) as loan. Which we will repay with higher interest rates. 3 We are giving them raw materials which they will process and sell us back at high rates. As above it says, the yarn and coarse cotton from Pakistan will help soak up labour in Xinjian. Finally, we are giving them all of our surveillance records to them and getting internet terminal managed by Chinese. So they can track our every moment.</p> <p>If a country is not going well, the solution is not to invite another country to rule you but to improve yourself. Pakistan has vast potential in everything and every field. We just need some sincere leaders and followers as well.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857934">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857934">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857935"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Karachiite</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:59:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:59:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:59pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>US built our infrastructure and economy in the 20th century and now it's China. Why can't we ever be self reliant?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857935">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857935">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857939"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Usman Choudhhry</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T15:59:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T15:59:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 03:59pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It's a good initiative for both countries but fate of this project all depends on our shoulders. If we did positive efforts and remain transparent, consequence will be lead us into heaven and otherwise consequences will be opposite.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857939">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857939">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857961"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">shakil</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:03:31+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:03:31+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:03pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Dear Indians, If its bad for Pakistan, let us worry about it. Stay away from suggesting us whats wrong and whats right for us! To suggest honestly, you need to be a real friend first, which you are not!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857961">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857961">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857967"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raja farhat Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:04:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:04:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@sohail ...Good comment,our Pakistani brethren should not fall for Indian misinformation!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857967">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857967">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857977"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">TSAI </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:06:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:06:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Too much sad comments! I am a Chinese.</p> <p>Years and years before China was also a poor country. China encourage foreign investment, like you, China only provided labour and land. How ever? Chinese economy start flying after only a short time. Do not be near sight. Haier, you know this name, was only a street factory,old man and disable people worked insiade at its beginning.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857977">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857977">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857979"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raja farhat Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:06:17+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:06:17+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@akram ...Great reply,bravo!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857979">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857979">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857983"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">A M </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:07:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:07:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:07pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ash Looks has already done so!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857983">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857983">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857986"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">cahcha</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:08:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:08:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:08pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Hari </p> <p>Very true.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857986">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857986">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857987"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Parth</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:08:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:08:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:08pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>May Pak China friendship survive for hundreds of years. ..CPEC will definitely change Pak economic scenario.... the only trivial issue is how Pakistanis will pay the debt when most of the industries and their employees who earn will be Chinese.. </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857987">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857987">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4857998"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">BAXAR</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:10:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:10:01+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:10pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Zameer "All Pakistani people will be in DEBT and Chineses will take over them and rich politicians will run away to developed country.." If you know that, why did you choose them to negotiate with Chinese?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857998">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4857998">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858008"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">cahcha</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:10:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:10:50+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:10pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@ECHS </p> <p>God Bless China !!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858008">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858008">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858010"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Nasir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:11:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:11:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:11pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Great Plan. Lots of jobs and business opportunities for Pakistani entrepreneurs. Pakistan will see growth and development. But in order to see all this Pakistan must cleanse itself from corrupt people in politics,in bureaucracy, intelligentsia and law enforcements. Just like what China did and now has become a great power. China we need assistance in eradicating corruption please include the model too or better to implement before this project.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858010">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858010">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858017"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Saleem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:12:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:12:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:12pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Good future for Pakistan ....</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858017">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858017">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858046"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">akram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:16:39+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:16:39+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:16pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amir_indian did anyone even notice the indian absence other than your fellow indians? frankly who cares. More of what we have come to expect from india over the last 70 years.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858046">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858046">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858054"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">akram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:18:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:18:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@gaurav learn to engage brain before opening mouth...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858054">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858054">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858085"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">akram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:24:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:24:59+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:24pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Iqbal does the land belong to you or the people or live there? there is an arrogant imperialist tone to what you said no different to what the British believed about india. What you are showing is you are essentially the same as the east india company, only the flags are different. A complete hypocrisy on indian demands for freedom.</p> <p>besides India was ruled also by the muslim Mughals, should we assume india was "our" land and the people who live there are immaterial? how absurd.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858085">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858085">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858091"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Alethia</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:26:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:26:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:26pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Free & compulsory education nation-wide in the primary and secondary levels is the greatest need of Pakistan and will be such an investment that will bring exponential returns...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858091">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858091">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858095"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray"></span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:26:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:26:46+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:26pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@PC Grapes are sour. At the end of the day Pakistan will be benefited greatly having the great infrastructure. There is no country in the world that became a developed country without having a good infrastructure. USA built roads and rail lines before they became a super power.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858095">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858095">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858107"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">COMMENT22</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:28:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:28:59+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:28pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Hope no fertile land is wasted, factories are made on barren lands only to save fertile land. And all types of pollusions are taken care of.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858107">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858107">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858112"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">pakistani too</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:30:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:30:06+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:30pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Farrah that is because our farmers are unable to produce high yielding and high quality produce to export and Pakistan requires export dollars to strengthen PKR, that way our goods will become cheap.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858112">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858112">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858138"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Naveed ch</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:34:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:34:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:34pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC IS KEY TO SUCCESS FOR PAKISTAN</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858138">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858138">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858147"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Iftikhar Husain</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:35:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:35:02+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:35pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>If China can develop Pakistan on modern line we have no objection and will say thank you.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858147">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858147">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858148"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">pakistani too</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:35:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:35:06+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:35pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@BAXAR India to take 75 billion from sheikh of UAE for infrastructure is perfectly alright, but Pakistan takes 60 billion from China for high-yielding infrastructure projects such as Powerplant, road connectivity, tourism and banking to increase employment through agriculture, manufacturing, logistic and minerals is not alright, that is a sign of very good nationhood.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858148">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858148">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858155"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">akram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:35:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:35:47+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:35pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>:-) I can feel the good vibes coming from all our indian readers, screaming and curdling against CPEC. Thank you for your feedback, however Pakistan will pursue what is in its interests, there is no need for you to be concerned. Am I the only Pakistani who finds all this indian anguish over CPEC amusing?</p> <p>I know there are some indians who genuinely want the best for Pakistan, but the others really make me laugh.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858155">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858155">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858166"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Walayat Malik</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:36:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:36:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:36pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Only those people in Pakistan are showing skepticism of Chinese FDI who are against the progress, development, and prosperity of the people of Pakistan. They include the ones who are Feudal using and oppressing poor peasants, Indutrialists exploiting the labour and govt policies, crime Doms using criminals to extort and rob the people. For 69 years Pakistan has been looking up to the West for our development. Did it happen? Now that Pakistan is going to catapult into the list of most developed countries, the enemies of the people of Pakistan are making the noise of being taken over by the Chinese.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858166">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858166">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858168"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M. AsGhar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:37:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:37:00+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>As the present CPEC plan is only from the Chinese side, it is important to know also the Pakistani side of it to ensure the balance for the two countries for the over all plan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858168">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858168">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858197"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:40:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:40:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:40pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Wish Pakistan all the very best in CPEC. </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858197">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858197">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858223"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">zf</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:44:40+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:44:40+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:44pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Hari Why do you bother then? Let us be. You go your merry way.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858223">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858223">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858236"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">zf</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:45:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:45:33+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:45pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amir_indian Man that's great. Why comment here then? Why get so insecure. You go your way, we go ours. Time will tell who did well. Why do you become aggressive and a naysayer?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858236">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858236">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858238"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Not your supporter</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:46:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:46:00+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:46pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I have my doubts and suspicions about CPEC. The only reason I think it will be good for us is that Indians are too worried about it.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858238">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858238">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858313"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Tousif</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:53:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:53:23+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:53pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Looks like a clever lending by Chinese government .... where the ultimate profit and benefit goes back to China - with the original loan money - and Pakistan ends up paying the loan interest </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858313">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858313">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858318"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Bakrol</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:54:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:54:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Muhammad Saleem Congratulations you earned all the points.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858318">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858318">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858329"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">FACT</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:55:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:55:07+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:55pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>economic slavery</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858329">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858329">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858345"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Tousif</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:56:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:56:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:56pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Newman very well pointed out Newman ..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858345">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858345">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858370"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ali murtaza</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T16:59:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T16:59:28+05:00">May 15, 2017 04:59pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Govt of Pakistan should be strong talk and strong logical rounds with CPEC otherwise now new route such as OBOR relpace the CPEC and CPEC remains for some rounds of smile and handshake only.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858370">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858370">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858392"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Stann</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:01:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:01:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:01pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad they will also invest in 40000 MW of hydroelectric projects ,now if after all that Pakistan is still in trouble economically then it would be our fault</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858392">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858392">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858400"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">mangoman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:02:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:02:57+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:02pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@GAUTAM ( Netherlands) Did you actually read the article or were you trying to be ironic?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858400">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858400">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858441"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">pakistani too</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:09:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:09:57+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:09pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Not your supporter I like the way you think, If China, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, can prosper, so can we by implementing the same strategies. </p> <p>Pakistan, China friendship Zindabaad.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858441">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858441">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858485"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">SHAHID wardag</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:16:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:16:16+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:16pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>taking full advantage of cpec is based on one single formula, take at is a pure business venture.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858485">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858485">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858509"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kuaz</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:19:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:19:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:19pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Global Peace on the contrary my friend.. Indian complains and agenda is well known to me. I can actually feel the sour grapes getting bitter now </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858509">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858509">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858540"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">dr hussain</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:25:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:25:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:25pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Hari if it were such a bad scheme for pakistan, enemy like india would have favored it rather than opposing it. india tried to sabotage the scheme by all means because india knew it will boost pakistan's economy.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858540">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858540">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858574"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">pakistani too</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:30:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:30:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:30pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@ali murtaza CPEC can not be replaced, it is designed to facilitate China's oil, gas and port requirement, we will receive 5 billion for doing nothing. Plus road toll and, plus job opportunities through power plants, factories and tourism.</p> <p>Pakistan, China friendship Zindabaad.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858574">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858574">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858582"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sky</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:32:45+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:32:45+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:32pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan will be the first experiment of this kind and magnitude, so the other potential future participants will watch keenly on how this pans out. By 2030, Pakistan might look more prosperous, </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858582">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858582">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858608"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Inam ali essex</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:37:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:37:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>why am i seeing a lot of post from our Indian not so friendly neighbors on this matter? most are negative, jealous, envious! this is a huge opportunity for Pakistan and it's people, and investors.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858608">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858608">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858618"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Umesh</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:38:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:38:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:38pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC or not the bottom line is that Pakistan should prosper. Because the moment it does, the other maladies like terrorism, extremism will vanish to an extent. When people have jobs to do and aspire for a certain standard of living they move away from negative things</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858618">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858618">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858626"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">aleem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:40:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:40:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:40pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>To all my Indian friends, please relax and chill. I acknowledge that we have corrupt and incompetent rulers but as a nation we are very resilient and hardworking and against all odds have been able to match Indians in all fields till 20 years back (When corrupt political mafia took over). We know what we are doing and will be fine. We all know that indians have no good feelings for us and religious hate and bigotry in India is the order of the day, so all this anxiety and feigned pain to see CPEC exhibited by our indian friends here is jealousy and nothing else. They very well know that game is up for them as they will never be able to bully and harm pakistan any more as pakistan will become economically strong and presence of china will make sure that Indians do not try anything stupid. Please go and have a sound sleep</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858626">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858626">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858634"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kamal Dhiman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:42:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:42:01+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:42pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@nadir baloach Brother Indian concern is only regarding the route of CPEC which is going through disputed territory, otherwise we are laughing here on Pakistani leaders. Gwadar port leased out to china for 40 years, visa free entry to Chinese in Pakistan. On the other hand, India is developing Chabahar port in Iran.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858634">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858634">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858666"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Guest</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:47:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:47:51+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:47pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Vince Its the new world order!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858666">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858666">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858668"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Gul</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:48:27+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:48:27+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:48pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Those who can translate the meaning of deep and broad penetration can just read this and figure out how great a plan this is for Pakistan: "The plan envisages a deep and broad penetration of Pakistan’s economy as well as its society by Chinese enterprises and culture".</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858668">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858668">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858674"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Iqbal </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:49:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:49:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:49pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@abdul you are right. Don't do anything to take on India. Do only what is good for you. Believe me, we Indians don't have any animosity against Pakistan. We don't have any expectations from Pakistan. We don't even have to engage with each other. Just go about our path, alone. Good for both of us.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858674">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858674">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858696"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Raheel</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:52:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:52:33+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:52pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistani leaders have proven that they don't have the ability to manage our country, I'm sure that china won't be worse than them ..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858696">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858696">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858697"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sidd</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:52:35+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:52:35+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:52pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@KASPAR, best summarized view</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858697">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858697">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858701"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Iqbal </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:53:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:53:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:53pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Muhammad Saleem Just one correction. India will never join CPEC. It will have bilateral trade relationship with China , the way it is now, outside of CPEC.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858701">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858701">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858709"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">pakistani too</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:54:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:54:47+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Kuaz I agree with you, Indians are simply jealous.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button 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</div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858729"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">xyz -indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T17:57:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T17:57:55+05:00">May 15, 2017 05:57pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It is high time Modi and Nawaz meet and solve the Pakistan and Kashmir issue, I feel sad to see this that once our own motherland which is India Pakistand and Bangladesh suffers on the hand of chines .</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858729">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" 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After all we curse the Brits for ruling us but we must be thankful to them for giving us the infrastructure like rails and roads and also the governance system as we bank upon the same even after 70 years.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858734">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858734">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858766"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Danish Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:04:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:04:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>After reading and understanding the article, it has come to my realization that CPEC will cost Pakistan it's culture and self respect in terms of self sufficiency. But on the brighter side it will bring tons of development projects in Pakistan which will ultimately invites prosperity on the soil with great job employments and decline of inflation in the region. Our practice of running a country, both by means of Dictatorship or Democracy has not provided us fruitful results. We must try out another technique now. Indeed our resources will be utilized but China is paying a heavy price. It is up to us now how much we gain from this opportunity. With Great Decisions, Comes Great Responsibility</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858766">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858766">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858774"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Raza</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:05:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:05:33+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:05pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>There is no economic or development zone in GB which is the main passage of CPEC. Which is already deprived of basic rights for 67 years. </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858774">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858774">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858785"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:07:21+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:07:21+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:07pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>With acquisition of Pakistani land and introduction of Chinese culture promoted and guaranteed by VISA FREE travel by Chinese with no reciprocity for Pakistanis, this is a blueprint for complete and total subjugation of of the sovereignty of the country known as Pakistan for the last 70 years.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858785">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858785">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858790"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Jamil Soomro, NEW YORK CITY</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:08:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:08:50+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:08pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad I think you are suffering from dementia. You are so much upset about Pakistan and China's Prosperity through CPEC that you have posted identical comment twice.How strange.Don't worry it is Pakistan that will pay back $ 90b to China not Bangladesh?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858790">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858790">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858792"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">pakistani too</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:09:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:09:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:09pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@N.S China, Pakistan and Russia are an alliance. China understands very well strong Pakistan is a key to gain more strategic alliance, and its a matter of time before other brother countries like Iran, Turkey, Bangladesh, Nepal and Srilanka will see the progress made within Pakistan and they will start joining the greater alliance, just a multiplying effect, and that is why American are still in Central Asia.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858792">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858792">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858794"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Adnan 2</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:09:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:09:54+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:09pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@xyz -indian What kind of joke comment is that ? You are bluffing. We are suffering because in the hand of Indian sponsor terrorist inside Pakistan. India war with Pakistan many time in the past this is nothing to do with China. China is developing Pakistan on many things. Big Thanks to China. Pakistan very lucky to have friend like China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858794">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858794">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858864"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Pakistani</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:21:41+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:21:41+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:21pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>One thing everyone needs to remember, once a country crosses a certain threshold of development, its domestic capacity starts to lead in all matters. it is a natural process, and it will not be painful, especially for a large country like Pakistan. This is a far greater plan than I ever envisioned. Even if 25% is realised I will be happy.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858864">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858864">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858892"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Tahir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:27:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:27:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:27pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@PC no limits to dreams Just hope current BJP policies countinue, there will be riots all over India on regular basis due to their treatment of minorities Don't worry about Pakistan You will drown in your own stinking jealousy</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858892">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858892">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858899"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Aleem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:28:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:28:12+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:28pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>If worked out with diligence on the Pakistan side, this is the opportunity of the century for Pakistan. Yes this is not free lunch as the Chinese also look to profit, however its up to Pakistan as to how she manages this and lets the benefits disseminate to the rest of her population.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858899">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858899">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858906"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">GaBru</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:29:15+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:29:15+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:29pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All the best. Don't forget about us after reaching the top</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858906">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858906">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858915"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">rafe husain</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:32:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:32:00+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:32pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan has many whiners and complainers few doers. </p> <p>Those who look for problems find problems. Those who look for solutions find solutions Just depends on what ur looking for</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858915">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858915">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858924"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sHERA</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:33:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:33:25+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:33pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ali I think you nailed it. It is infrastructure development being done to reach Pakistani markets for Chinese goods. You can imagine what happens next. Local industries will be shut down and local raw material will reach china through CPEC. </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858924">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858924">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858931"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Economist</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:35:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:35:08+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:35pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad if the current trends in inflation be as it is. It shall be much higher if pakistan doesn't control its macroeconomics wisely.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858931">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858931">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858947"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Iftekhar Mahmood</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:37:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:37:58+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Chinese preference for agriculture must be restricted to irrigation, farming technologies, packaging and storage... No one should be allowed to tinker with seeds...we must preserve our biodiversity...We must not allow GM stuff in the name of productivity or disease resistance...Our grains, fruits and vegetables must be preserved...same goes for artificial techniques for live stock... We must work towards a natural organic food stock... CPEC or no CPEC. </p> <p>There's a glaring omission of human resource development... or knowledge economy evolution.</p> <p>The industrial plan seems devoid of bringing us into the 21st century... What about Industry 4.0 or 4G?</p> <p>Recreational belt must not erode our cultural values... and those safe city things must not encroach our privacy rights and the data must not travel beyond our borders...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858947">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858947">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858953"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Flybouy</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:40:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:40:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:40pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Firstly, A great exclusive. No wonder Dawn is a great newspaper.</p> <p>Secondly, A lot to mull over but interesting to see the detail the Chinese have gone into to justify and plan their investment. </p> <p>Finally, as an Indian I have a request to fellow Indians. Great as it is to read articles on Dawn I feel it is immature to negatively comment on everything that is happening to or in Pakistan. If our comments were mature and balanced I am sure the Pakistani's would appreciate them and even value our opinion. Let's focus on our issues and let them get on with theirs. </p> <p>Pakistani's have their work cut out. I can see promise either way as it should lead to an improvement to life in Pakistan. If the debt gets untenable then they will just have to work harder to pay it back. But that is for them to worry about, not us. </p> <p>Good luck Pakistanis.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858953">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858953">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858954"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">N_Saq</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:40:17+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:40:17+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:40pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It is amusing to see how many Indians are commenting here. I am guessing they are jealous otherwise why so much interest by Indians? After reading this article Indians must be smacking their lips, seeing all the Chinese money pouring into Pak. Once again Pak is on the right side of world power i.e. first Pak was with US and India was with USSR and guess who won. In the next decade or so US will recoil back and China will assert itself in the world order. China is rising and no one will be able to stand in front of Chinese tsunami and soon it will take over US but this time India will pay a heavy price as China will not be as kind as US.</p> <p>Anyway, as I said it before that the CPEC must be implemented at all cost because there is nothing but good in it for Pak. As I said that 50+ billion dollar is just an initial investment and later on China will spend trillions to protect its investment in Pak. The combined success of China and Pak will be a checkmate for India.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858954">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858954">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858956"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray"> ROHIT SHARMA</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:41:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:41:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:41pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan has nothing to loose here. This plan will help Pakistan in long way.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858956">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858956">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858971"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Khan </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:44:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:44:30+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:44pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Those countries shall never prosper who expect others to bail them out. This is the distinct difference between Indians and us. India, no matter how how good or bad, never compromised its sovereignty. Turkey, Iran, Malaysia and Indonesia are more or less on the same path. Nothing is free. I know Chinese people very well. They have some good traits, but they will never give anything free.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858971">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858971">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858972"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">N.S</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:44:31+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:44:31+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:44pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Lots of spin doctors in the comment section here. Pakistan and China has just signed another huge 50 billion USD project to develop the Indus river cascade project and fully utilize the 40,000 MW's of generation capacity of this region.</p> <p>Of the total 50 billion earmarked, 15 billion USD is for Diamer Bhasha dam, as ADP and other has declined to give loans citing disputed region rhetoric. China three gorges dam construction company will be assisting here</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858972">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858972">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4858999"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">SAMIR</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:48:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:48:42+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:48pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Through Gwadar, the chinese will be taking away all the resources out of Afghanisthan. Same way the indians through Chabbhar.....i doubt chinese and indians have some under table agreement for sharing Afghanisthan's natural resources.....both of them getting access to central asia too...Pakistan has fallen prey to the chinese gimmicks....simply they will flood Pakistani market with cheap chinese goods...as mentioned they will take away our resources and ultimately will utilized for the development of western provinces of China...see they have the entire blueprint....don't know how Pakistan gonna payback this huge debt....Indians are smart enough to smell the danger...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858999">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4858999">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859024"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:54:27+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:54:27+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Why the highway is carved out of Muslim Provinces of China. Karachi is not much of a consideration in the plan. This is a carbon copy of British plan for India, i.e exploit the Pakistani people as much as possible. Money with interest will be paid by Pakistan. Raw material from Pakistan will be shipped to China for pennies & finished products will be purchased by Pakistan. Thus will destroy our garment industry. Our farmers will become the slaves of China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859024">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859024">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859042"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Anusri Tripathi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:57:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:57:28+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:57pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@SAEED MASOOD So you think that international trade occurs only through road? Anyway, best wishes for this cpec adventure.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859042">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859042">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859049"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shehzad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:58:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:58:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:58pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>First they said Pakistan doesnt get enough investment. Now that it does, they say China will take away all profits and Pakistan will achieve nothing. </p> <p>Case of sour grapes.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859049">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859049">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859055"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sadiq</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T18:59:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T18:59:03+05:00">May 15, 2017 06:59pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China can't compete with western companies in open bidding and technology. So they are trying to purchase captive markets like Pakistan with state guarantees. There won't be any concerns for Social or Environmental impacts.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859055">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859055">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859089"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ashfaq</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:05:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:05:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:05pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>So as Pakistanis, we will sustain our belief in agro based economy, now with a difference that we will handover over it to Chinese firms just as our textiles and small industries get ruined before ...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859089">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859089">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859096"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Tahir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:06:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:06:07+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This certifies and confirms that a tiny elite that took over the helm of affairs of a state created in 1947 called Pakistan has totally and comprehensively failed it by 2017. There is no fault of its massively ignorant people. West has no interest in this cesspool of a place other than using it as mercenaries for cheap, thus no Martial plan. All wealth looted and plundered by this tiny cabal of an elite has made its way to the west any way. Arab brothers have no interest other than doling out charities to create trouble, death and mayhem, track record proves it. Political and Establishment Elite has now become a mafia an evil cabal sucking wealth of the country and shipping it out to the west and other wealth parking heavens. For the sake of miserable peoples of Pakistan please take the China option the only one left now without any ifs or buts. NOBODY CAN RUN THIS COUNTRY FROM WITHIN and it has been proved beyond any doubt.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859096">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859096">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859109"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">pakistani too</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:07:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:07:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:07pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Sadiq So why do you think West is sitting with India, 1. they can sell defence equipment, cheap labour, less litigation, non-environmental process and most of all, when things to the south, 2. they will simply leave and find a different suitable partner.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859109">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859109">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859113"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sHERA</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:08:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:08:52+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:08pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I think, I got it. China will use Pakistan's agricultural land to grow crops that use a lot of water. And ship the produce back to china.</p> <p>So water will be less available for downstream farms / villages / towns and cities.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859113">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859113">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859116"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Saleem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:09:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:09:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:09pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>To majority of the people aposing CPEC and calling it as a a doom's day for Pakistan should really be asking themselves of where Pakistan is at today? Do we really have a choice ? Our bankrupt country riddled with corruption to its core have no means to survive on its own in the next decade unless something drastic happen. Take what we are getting... worst comes to worst Pakistan will always get China's security and representation in the foreign forums because now China has interest in Pakistan that it will Guard... Nothing in the world is free.. you give some you take some.. That's called business. ...unless Pakistan has the capability to stand on its two feet which is yet to see; it shouldn't be really complaining</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859116">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859116">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859149"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kulbhushan Yadav</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:13:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:13:51+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:13pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Shehzad I think you do not have much clarity on investment and loan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859149">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859149">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859164"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Abdur</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:16:49+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:16:49+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:16pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>So many people are doing a Raula in the comments</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859164">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859164">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859172"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Maqsood</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:17:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:17:53+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Amazed by Indian comments. India should declare "Jealousy" as its national ideology. Having said that I am not in favor of "dependent development," but what other options Pakistan has at the moment. So go for it . There is nothing wrong with Direct Foreign Investment." All newly developed countries have achieved the status through DFI.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859172">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859172">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859175"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Hennry</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:18:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:18:28+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Looks like Pak opticians have been well grees ed. They are not learning from Sri Lanka. How China has made Sri Lanka onto a depth trap and struggling to pay back. Also note after fund transfer to Pakistan Chinese yuan currency will become stronger and Pakistan has to pay higher amount.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859175">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859175">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859196"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Abdur</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:22:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:22:28+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:22pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>If provincial and federal governments continue to add more Non-CPEC initiatives like power projects and industrial zones then Pakistan's economy will be transformed even more. KP government has done a great job in attracting non-CPEC investment from China for various projects and industries.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859196">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859196">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859224"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">pakistani too</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:27:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:27:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:27pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@SAMIR Indian are dancing with the West at the moment when western interest finishes its goodbye time. And we are dancing with China, the difference is China / Pakistan are our Blood brother who have been through the thick and the thin. Partnered in wars to protect each other and won, provided technologies to each other and supported at world level and won, also China knows Pakistan is a White knight just like West has Isreal only better.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859224">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859224">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859235"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Naveen</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:31:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:31:01+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:31pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Shazia Agreed</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859235">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859235">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859251"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">LIfe</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:33:40+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:33:40+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:33pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I didn't read the report and I don't find any reason to read it now since government has signed the deal and made it binding on all Pakistanis without giving the people's representative - the Parliament to vet and debate this humongous and far reaching project that could prove to be a make or break decision for Pakistan and her economy. I didn't like it PMLN.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859251">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859251">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859255"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Farhan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:34:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:34:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:34pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The electricity produced wil have hefty approx. Rs. 14 per unit. Imagine what it will cost to consumer? India is offering Rs. 2.67 per unit electricity to us. The profits are promised to Chinese companies and they will take it as per agreement. We already have a circular debt from IMF and now this CPEC financial which is out of perview of IMF. Sustaining such infrastructure is itself a logistic and financial challenge.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859255">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859255">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859273"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Saad Ur Rehman Khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:38:15+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:38:15+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:38pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>our main consensus, i think so we need to rethink about policy on CPEC that orders and meetings should also be held in Pakistan, Pakistan is playing a main leading role on this project. Every convention and meeting in future will like British India they take everything with them and also rule on us. what a great thing we do. our bargaining is not much working properly.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859273">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859273">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859274"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Usman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:38:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:38:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:38pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Fantastic! Realistic & logical by taking advantage of Pakistans strengths & looks to resolve it weaknesses logically</p> <p>1.) Agriculture is the largest employer employer in Pakistan,but Pakistan has serious structural issues in seed development & supply chain management which even if addressed by half, could easily without a doubt in my mind increase output by a third</p> <p>2.) Industrial approach is well thought out with each region allocated industry which suits it's geography, Extremely pleased that heavy industry & energy refinement is located on the coast so not to impact agriculture</p> <p>3.) Surveillance, Karachi & Peshawar will be monitored 24x7, all pillion riding gunmen, & carjackers, extortionists, terrorists will be monitored,monitoring itself will reduce crime & terrorism in the two cities most highly impacted by crime/terrorism</p> <p>This is fantastic, the only thing which should be addressed is education, especially in engineering, technology, trades & vocational training</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859274">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859274">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859309"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mushraq</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:44:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:44:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:44pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I am really concerned about our country. I agree CPEC is another East India company in the making. Why can't our leaders see the writing on the wall. Are we leasing out Pakistan to China now to protect ourselves from Indian influence? Why are we cutting our noses to spite our faces</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859309">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859309">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859310"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">KAZIM REZA</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:44:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:44:57+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:44pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>What the plan had detailed to absorb the FDI in enhanced rate in each budget year covering the total planned time? Without mentioning that the rate of Chinese FDI rate is only US$ one billion creates hyper-suspicion.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859310">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859310">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859363"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Irfan Husain</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T19:54:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T19:54:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 07:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Given Pakistan's water shortage and surplus farm labor, I'm not clear how Chinese investment in agriculture will benefit us.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859363">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859363">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859415"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">dAVID</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:02:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:02:47+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:02pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Usman Bhai in international politics no country does anything for free for another country!...just remember that -there is always a price. e.g East India company they also develop lot infrastructure for India but also rule the India.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859415">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859415">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859421"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Hareesh</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:03:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:03:24+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:03pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I don't see mention of Pakistani farmer or Trader or Business man in this grand scheme of things. If every thing is done by china, how will pakistan stand on its feet. I think development must come from with in and it can take help from outside. Its Obvious that most of the income generated will go to the chinese companies. Though I am against pakistan in some areas but I dint feel good while I was reading at the article. Can your govt and politicians stand firm with the pakistani common man when there is a chance of exploitation of the local talent and resources by the Chinese companies.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859421">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859421">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859433"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Hafeez, Canada</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:05:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:05:11+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:05pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Indians only Jealous. How can we accept Indian narrative when you are so anti Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859433">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859433">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859441"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">dAVID</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:06:09+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:06:09+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Congratulation to Pakistan and China ....good job...Thank you India for not joining directly. India own 10% of Asian Infrastructure bank along with China 40 %, they are putting money for the CPEC and other OBOR so we will get our share of profit anyways....</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859441">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859441">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859456"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">dAVID</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:08:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:08:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:08pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I know Chinese people very well. They have some good traits, but they will never give anything free. (Its not the beast that I am afraid of but the nature of the beast)...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859456">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859456">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859459"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Expatriate</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:09:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:09:42+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:09pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@saeeds I agree with you hundred percent. The mentality of Pakistani people never changes even living in Western countries and poor and bad mentality and habits are ingrained to their children too.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859459">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859459">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859462"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">skg</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:09:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:09:59+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:09pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Chaos Same is true for Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859462">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859462">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859465"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Vineet</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:10:20+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:10:20+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:10pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@PC how?can u explain?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859465">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859465">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859474"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zak</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:12:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:12:30+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:12pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Vince look at your debt and annual trade surplus. You will have nightmares. Then you too will quickly resolve kashmir and beg to join the 'ponzi' scheme.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859474">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859474">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859489"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Gautham</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:15:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:15:50+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:15pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@abdul : "....At best we will be working with China on their terms which is not good for any nation..."</p> <p>You already are. Wake up and smell coffee.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859489">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859489">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859513"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">mohd muzaffar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:18:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:18:28+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>long live Pakistan long live kashmir</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859513">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859513">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859517"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kashmiri </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:18:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:18:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>If well implemented it is a win win situation for both countries</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859517">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859517">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859519"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Expatriate</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:19:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:19:12+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:19pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Shahid I am happy that you share my thoughts about this project. Living far away in Canada I feel the same way that it is just Chinese way of showing to the world that it can help out small nations like US did before after second world war. Pakistan's too much reliance on China will definitely back fire one day and in no way Pakistan will live peacefully without making peace with India.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859519">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859519">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859526"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">MK</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:20:41+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:20:41+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:20pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Comments from Indian readers are not so thrilling, as usual ;)</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859526">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859526">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859539"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">abbottonian 43</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:23:05+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:23:05+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:23pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan's geo-political location is strategic and is very crucial... given that develop it yourself or other will "develop" you. and be ready for that ..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859539">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859539">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859560"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">vinD</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:26:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:26:42+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:26pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@N.S Wait for an year.. You will know the cost of electricity from Neelum Jhelum...PKR 500+ billion claimed by Chinese to have be spent on construction of a 968MW project!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859560">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859560">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859572"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">viki</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:28:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:28:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:28pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Simple check. Indians are against CPEC, so it must be good for Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859572">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859572">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859597"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">RiZwan karim</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:33:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:33:25+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:33pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The most disgusting plan of CPEC is they have ignored the whole GILGIT BALTISTAN, as historically Pakistan did with G.B. such type of planning is very harmful for the local community and very risky for the plan. The authorities must review such plan and must give enough space to Gilgit Baltistan community..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859597">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859597">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859663"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Raja Farhat Abbas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:43:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:43:04+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:43pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@RiZwan karim ..Your comment is disgustingly ignorant sad to say,don't spread lies because everyone in Pakistan will get a due share of good things from this project!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859663">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859663">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859667"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kashif Salik</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:43:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:43:18+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:43pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I see in comments that most of Indians are worried about the sovereignty of Pakistan due to Chinese Investment. This really surprised me. </p> <p>So I think if the enemy is worried too much !!! then there will be ALL good for Pakistan. InshahALLAH</p> <p>We (Pakistanis) have a strong culture and even have the power to influence others </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859667">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859667">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859707"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zia</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:51:21+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:51:21+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:51pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Congratulation to Pakistan, China and the countries which showed their interest to take part in CPEC. The more we have easy access to neighbour countries the more peace, development and prosperity will occur. Pakistan and China are evergreen friends. Sorry for those who feel jealousy.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859707">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859707">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859721"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Srilankan tamil</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T20:53:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T20:53:48+05:00">May 15, 2017 08:53pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Zak Did you hear about Hambantota port and Mattala airport ? If not , please google and check. Way forward, Indeed !</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859721">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859721">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859776"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">N.S</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:04:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:04:08+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Srilankan tamil Hambantota seaport is up and running, don't succumb to too much negative and concocted Indian and western media who are against the Chinese if not against the Sri Lankan.</p> <p>Also Mattala airport is a success and 'the emptiest airport tag' by forbes is misleading....as I said west has a lot of grudges against China and it shows in their media and also in Indian media. </p> <p>Always try to look at the other side of the picture...</p> <p>http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items/2015/07/19/hambantota-port-records-rs-5-4bn-revenue-in-2014/</p> <p>http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2014/09/mattala-airport-success-at-last.html</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859776">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859776">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859795"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Someone</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:08:05+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:08:05+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:08pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@nadir baloach ..How naive you are?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859795">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859795">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859804"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Karm</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:10:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:10:33+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:10pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Did you guys read the full article before making comments? </p> <p>Read it first before dreaming. The 11.9% to no upward limit for interest on loans from China that Pakistan is promising opps..</p> <p>International market you can get FDI at 6% interest returns... man that says all. </p> <p>I read the whole article and it is so vague no details at all.. only thing that it says Chinese corporation will do this and that ....</p> <p>when you will have to pay twice price for a unit of electricity then you will have electricity available for sure but people will not use it due to cost ...plus coal pollution..</p> <p>wow Did you guys even read the plan before signing it?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859804">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859804">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859835"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Khanm</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:17:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:17:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Wonder what our president's role in CEPC..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859835">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859835">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859841"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Someone</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:18:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:18:43+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@nadir baloach </p> <p>Credit goes to J20 Whatever differences between Indians and Pakistani.., but when it comes to ordinary mann on either sides, both side feels the pain.. It is very scary .. even Americans democracy is better than communist china... wake up Pakistan...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859841">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859841">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859920"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">HAmeed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:41:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:41:06+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:41pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Vince Interstate highway constructions in USA brought economic growth and same thing will h</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859920">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859920">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859936"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">HAmeed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:44:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:44:44+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:44pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@PC India will bankcrupt soon.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859936">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859936">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859968"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">HAmeed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:50:19+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:50:19+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:50pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@gaurav same things happening in India by western countries.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859968">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859968">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859973"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Saurabh</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:52:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:52:56+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:52pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Tahir If anybody has said the truth on this page, it's you. I commend you for I know it wouldn't have been easy.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859973">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859973">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4859984"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shay</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T21:55:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T21:55:37+05:00">May 15, 2017 09:55pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Nothing for Peshawar just because PTI governs there? Talk about petty. I thought Sharif was supposed to be Pakistan's prime minister.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859984">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4859984">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860021"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Iftikhar bhutta </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T22:02:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T22:02:50+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:02pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan role will only be to supply raw material for value added products of China .</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860021">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860021">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860124"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ayesha ahmed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T22:27:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T22:27:22+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:27pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>hello i would really like to know the backgrounf for this study. because a week and half back we just submitted ine of our capstone project this looks so similar to the work we did in report.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860124">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860124">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860228"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Aurangzeb Syed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T22:58:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T22:58:32+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:58pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It is evident that this article is based on some undated (probably 2013 or 2014) working proposal from Chinese side and then given a particular kind of spin that is intended to lead the readers to conclude negatively about CPEC. However, the proposal is great for Pakistan, especially as it emphasizes the agricultural and infrastructural sectors. The final CPEC plan has still not been finalized as is evident from the speech of President Xi Jinping while meeting with Pakistani delegation. He urged them to prepare and finalise this comprehensive plan, jointly with the Chinese side as soon as possible. This clearly means that the final plan has NOT been prepared and authorized by the two sides. I can only conclude that the slow-motion working of Govt machinery, replete with self-seeking interests, has provided and will continue to provide opportunities to those unhappy about CPEC to tear it apart.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860228">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860228">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860229"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Berni</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T22:58:41+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T22:58:41+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:58pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Chinese are fed up with the rise of Dubai on the expense of Karachi. Read some history.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860229">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860229">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860231"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Berni</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T22:58:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T22:58:59+05:00">May 15, 2017 10:58pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Chinese are fed up with the rise of Dubai on the expense of Karachi. Read some history.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860231">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860231">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860235"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Osayed Rehman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:00:10+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:00:10+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:00pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Phony document!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860235">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860235">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860239"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ivehadit</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:03:45+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:03:45+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:03pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>a remarkable document: disseminating Chinese culture thru public TV broadcasts. Maybe Pakistanis don't feel there can be any cultural dominance given the vast gulf between the two. Maybe it will be brainwashing on how good this partnership is, who knows, but it is an odd thing to say the least. And the part about agricultural land leases, be very careful about that. The unfortunate part is: Pakistan has so opened itself up to CPEC, it has no say in how things move from here.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860239">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860239">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860241"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shiraz</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:04:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:04:25+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini - None, PM is interested in his commissions, he has been confirmed Godfather by SC judges. Just look at the events he is doing, Dawn leaks, meetings with jindal, no word on Kalbhoshan, he didn't appoint a judge at ICJ.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860241">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860241">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860242"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ivehadit</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:04:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:04:58+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Hari if your comment didn't just sound like sour grapes, i would be inclined to agree with you.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860242">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860242">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860285"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">hEMANT KATHURIA</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:17:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:17:08+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>My sincere advise to the young generation is start learning mandarin language. They will be on the top once CPEC starts.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860285">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860285">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860286"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ARSHAD,Canada</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:17:17+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:17:17+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The only people opposing this plan are either Indians or people who are very anti Nawaz. All the $ numbers in the plan quoted look very unrealistic such as the maximum loan to Pakistan " should not exceed" One Billion dollars. I can give one example in Thar where a coal power plant is almost 50 percent complicated the total cost is Two Billion dollars. Than there are so many other projects near completion, worth many billions. I think the writer should publish the whole documents not just his edited version.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860286">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860286">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860301"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Adnan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:23:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:23:12+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:23pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Dwaraka nath this is your job to think about</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860301">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860301">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860309"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shafi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:25:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:25:14+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:25pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All said and done it helps China become the unquestionable power replacing US. And Pakistan gets a reliable power on its side. It would be nice if Pakistan develops a cordial relations with its neighbors especially India, that will help in building peace as well in future. Good Luck.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860309">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860309">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860319"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ARSHAD,Canada</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:27:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:27:46+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:27pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Hari ,More I read Indian sarcastic remarks more confident I feel the CPEC is very worthwhile. I wish you guys spend a bit of your time on your on issues such as Kashmir or providing toilets for over 300 Million of your fellow Indians. And solve your homelessness issues for a few hundred million Of your brother and sisters. Should I remind you more items to work at?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860319">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860319">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860323"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kazmis</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:28:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:28:38+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:28pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Are you certain CPEC may succeed in presence of so many big powers opposition beside fragile present system of Pakistan?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860323">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860323">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860327"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ayaz </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:29:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:29:26+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:29pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@shr Maybe that's why it was called the Long-Term Plan? Do you expect a Super Highway, stretching thousands of kilometers across three continents, to be completed in the next couple of years?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860327">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860327">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860333"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ayaz </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:31:09+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:31:09+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:31pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad In about 100 years time. It will be peanuts by then.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860333">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860333">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860341"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Muhammad Afzal</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:32:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:32:54+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:32pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Yes, China can out beat Pakistan in agriculture, food processing, milk production, food preservation and so on. Our Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurs need to wake up. China knows that most of Pakistani Industrialist have moved their Capital and Offices to Dubai other than few working having their base in central Punjab. All major industrial sectors will be run by Chinese Companies. At most, Pakistani's can make some joint ventures with them. Even PIA and dead wood Pakistan Steel Mill will be a joint venture with Chinese. Pakistan Leadership has proven we can't run big enterprises profitably. So at least Pakistani poor will have a job.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860341">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860341">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860350"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sanjeev</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:36:31+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:36:31+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:36pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Nice plan. Nawaz sharif will make steel and everything else will be made by the Chinese.They will also control the opium trade.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860350">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860350">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860357"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Srilankan tamil</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:39:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:39:13+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:39pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@N.S Hope you have noticed that both those reports are from 2014. And this is what wikipedia says : 1) "In 2016 the Sri Lankan government called for Expressions of Interest to run commercial activities of the Airport as the airport is not generating enough revenue to pay back the loans" 2) "However the port incurred heavy losses making debt repayement an issue as a result in 2016 an 80% was leased to China Merchants Ports holding company in a debt-for-equity swap. CMPort will have to spend at least US$ 700-800 million or more to bring the port to operational level." So are you still holding to the 2014 report, that too by Rajapaksa sympathizers ? Then best of luck to you !</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860357">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860357">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860372"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Danda</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-15T23:44:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-15T23:44:06+05:00">May 15, 2017 11:44pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I will agree with anything that makes India an unhappy onlooker.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860372">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860372">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860443"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">JEEVAH</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T00:06:20+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T00:06:20+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:06am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amin A prosperous Pakistan is the best thing that can happen to India. Sadly, our two countries for several reasons have not been able to work it out even though we have a lot of things in common. So, we Indians wish all the very best to Pakistan for this project to be a grand success and bring prosperity to all its people.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860443">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860443">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860453"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Haris</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T00:09:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T00:09:08+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:09am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I m convinced. Investment by Chinese in Pakistan is good for the entire world. I hope this way Chinese govt. will take care of the social order in pakistan (for their business environment). Any confrontation with India will be expensive as it affects Chinese business. Let's call it a day. Indians can sleep tight until next time.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860453">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860453">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860474"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Baloch</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T00:16:21+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T00:16:21+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:16am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Love it, Enjoy your CPEC.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860474">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860474">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860515"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Dr faisal </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T00:31:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T00:31:53+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:31am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Our main focus should be on pakistani's benefits.Major control should be on our hands not other country otherwise again we would be ragged as occured in sub-continent by English people</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860515">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860515">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860520"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AS Rajan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T00:32:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T00:32:48+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:32am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@abdul .Exactly ..Sri Lanka is already reeling with over $8 bn in debts and at commercial rates of interest to China for developing their ports and infra structure. Sri Lankan workers are in strike and up in arms against Chinese projects in SL , The SL president has put Chinese projects on hold till clarifications are given by China.. The day may not be far off , when the same happens in Pakistan and at a far larger scale. China is indeed Not the USA to write off the loans, it will take back at commercial rates of interest..So watch out..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860520">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860520">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860545"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">zen xa</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T00:44:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T00:44:16+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:44am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>...you can look to Tibet as an example of what is to come. The Han will build new structures in the cities to live in and the Pakistani will be pushed into the older parts and outsides of the cities. Genocide by mass immigration of the Han with the government [i.e., leaders support]. Han will take over all your businesses eventually and you will be paying them for the privilege to do so. Elites will profit and citizens will suffer...the way of the Han world...read the history books</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860545">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860545">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860547"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">usman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T00:45:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T00:45:13+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:45am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>FDI is always good. Let's first have route and good infrastructure then we will see what happens. Chinese are not oppressors history proves it. Most comments here are from Indians who will be big losers and show once more they are a low race compared to China. All terrorism in Pakistan was sponsored by India. All they could envision is to drop shirty comments here while China has already changing world. Indians can keep on cleaning western toilets and keep doing junk outsource IT work for west.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860547">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860547">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860566"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T00:56:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T00:56:02+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:56am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Visa free entry to chinese, but not other way. That is more than enough. </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860566">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860566">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860575"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Deepak</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T00:59:49+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T00:59:49+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:59am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I must compliment DAWN for maintaining highest journalistic standards and presenting facts most objectively and dispassionately. Kudos.</p> <p>As far as CPEC is concerned, lets understand China is the one investing the money and investor sees his long term interests first. So it is logical that China would be the major gainer here, but logically, Pakistan too would benefit because of superior infrastructure and integrated development plan. All the best!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860575">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860575">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860582"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kamal</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:03:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:03:29+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:03am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Apparently Venezuela owes China close to $50 Billion dollars, and that country is in serious political and financial trouble. Chinese banks have a big problem in trying to recover that amount. So one should be wary of Chinese banks trying to squeeze and make profit elsewhere.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860582">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860582">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860608"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mrityunjay Tripathi </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:18:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:18:18+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:18am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Saleem I agree with all the points you raised. Remember, competition benefits the buyer. You could get better deal if there were competition to China to reap benefits of Pakistan as a market, as a route or as a manufacturing hub. India could be the competitor to China and Pakistan could benefit. But there are elements in Pakistan who want to maintain enmity with India for their own vested interests or to maintain their importance. Kashmir issue is raised periodically just for that. India will simply not relent. So China is taking/getting advantage of that.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860608">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860608">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860613"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sha</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:23:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:23:13+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:23am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China is giving out loans and business for projects to build infrastructure and domestic production that will stay with Pakistan for ages. That's how investment works.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860613">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860613">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860624"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M-usa</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:27:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:27:26+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:27am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Good luck Pakistan. You need it</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860624">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860624">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860637"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M-usa</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:34:49+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:34:49+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:34am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Nasr ...I was in China few months ago. Met up with old Friend of mine, a Chinese, who moved from US as an expat. He told me that biggest problem, they have is GMO food. He told me that there is no organic food anymore like they use to have when he was growing up. Everything is bigger size. he told me that a 2 week old chicken looks like 5 month old and weighs 2kgs. It was very difficult grow anything as he lives in an apartment. That was in 2016 June. He was so scared as he has very young kids, he cancelled his very lucrative expat stint and moved back to US.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860637">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860637">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860641"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M-usa</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:36:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:36:37+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:36am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@viki "Simple check. Indians are against CPEC, so it must be good for Pakistan". At the same time, check why Pak is asking India to join. Deal must not be good.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860641">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860641">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860643"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M-usa</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:37:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:37:28+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:37am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@abdul ...smart man</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860643">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860643">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860651"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M-usa</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:40:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:40:18+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:40am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini... don't mean to bust your bubble but there was never one.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860651">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860651">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860653"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">M-usa</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:40:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:40:43+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:40am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Chaos.. hey I said good luck!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860653">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860653">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860682"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Gokarn</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:54:21+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:54:21+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:54am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China's plans for Pakistan would give feel that the East India Company was very harmless. The proposals seem to confirm that Pakistan will become an economic colony of China as CPEC will help Beijing tighten its strategic embrace of its ally. The range and scope of the plan showing a deep penetration into Pakistan's economic life. Pakistan's sovereignty could be forfeited to Chinese interests.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860682">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860682">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860685"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zain</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:54:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:54:53+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:54am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>For the attention of my Chinese friends: 99% comments here are from our best friends in India, Thanks.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860685">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860685">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860686"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shyam</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T01:56:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T01:56:24+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:56am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amjad Between Chinese and Pakistanis, we Indian see Pakistanis as our brethren due to our shared heritage and culture. We dont want you to lose out - thats all</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860686">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860686">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860725"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">peacelover</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T02:19:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T02:19:04+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:19am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Mushraq could not agree with you more</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860725">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860725">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860734"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sr</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T02:22:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T02:22:51+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:22am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini lol good one</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860734">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860734">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860775"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">John F</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T02:59:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T02:59:08+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:59am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The most important ingredient is missing in this plan. We need to borrow and implement Chinese system of combating corruption- THE FIRING SQUAD</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860775">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860775">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860820"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Av er age </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T03:38:49+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T03:38:49+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:38am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All the Indians who are bashing this probably did not even read this article. This is best thing happens to next generation of Pakistan. Previous generation really disappointed us. With China's help Pakistan will become an economic hub. Don't let hater divert your focus. haters of Pakistan has nothing to offer except terror and war. CPEC is best thing happened to Pakistan in 70 years.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860820">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860820">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860832"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ostrich Head In Hole.</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T03:50:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T03:50:23+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:50am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Yes, a country like China in its own right with practical knowledge and experience can lead Pakistan to progress and prosperity. Let us hope and pray that the Politicians and the People of Pakistan will play their due part with honesty and sincerity to make best out of the project as envisaged. </p> <p>The Agricultural aspect with availability of Water and Energy is indeed a backbone of the entire project; with industrial growth and expansion side by side. </p> <p>I urge the Politicians and People of Pakistan to get ready to make the project a complete success and enjoy its fruits for generation to come in future. </p> <p>Wishing China and Pakistan all the best></p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860832">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860832">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4860881"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Dr. Ramesh K. Sharma</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T04:30:45+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T04:30:45+05:00">May 16, 2017 04:30am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Chaos If it was a beneficial option then India would have joined it.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860881">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4860881">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861107"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kaleem</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T07:10:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T07:10:30+05:00">May 16, 2017 07:10am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Nothing earth shattering. Nothing to be leaked per se. </p> <p>They will give out 6500 acres of land in Punjab. Far more given out to other friends.</p> <p>They want to acquire a few companies at fair market value.</p> <p>Internationalizing RMB may be the best thing that has happened to it in so many years.</p> <p>Some money will be raised from the markets in Hong Kong. Which is actually fantastic !</p> <p>Its a broad policy thing. Actually its a commentary on the document that has been read by someone. Its not the document itself. </p> <p>They have hinted at the low productivity of our work force. </p> <p>This plan speaks of Pakistan as if it were their responsibility. </p> <p>The element of cultural dissemination should be guarded by some regulation. </p> <p>It actually shows the lack of confidence on part of the government and state agencies not to make the document public. A healthy public debate may actually improve the understanding and give us some ideas about how to improve this long term collaboration.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861107">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861107">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861308"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Counterpoint</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T08:07:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T08:07:42+05:00">May 16, 2017 08:07am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan, Rejoice with your CPEC. Have fun as Long as it lasts.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861308">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861308">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861322"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T08:12:51+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T08:12:51+05:00">May 16, 2017 08:12am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M-usa </p> <p>Fact.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861322">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861322">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861388"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T08:33:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T08:33:18+05:00">May 16, 2017 08:33am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Karm </p> <p>You know of any Indian bank which would offer a loan to Pakistan at the low rates you suggest?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861388">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861388">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861484"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sachin</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T09:03:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T09:03:32+05:00">May 16, 2017 09:03am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Obor is very positive for entire region. This chinese investment should be appreciated. It is a good vision. However terms of loans should be negotiated well and obor needs free trade policies to become viable. Free trade is not easy because it requires opening up markets to all types of foreign competition. It also requires a super calm and lawful security situation and strict rule of law and courts on all matters.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861484">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861484">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861569"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Amir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T09:28:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T09:28:00+05:00">May 16, 2017 09:28am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@raja farhat Abbas Yeah Truth always hurts. But being hopeful and believing in false dreams is a good virtue. I am proud of you sir.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861569">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861569">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861590"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">rana</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T09:32:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T09:32:08+05:00">May 16, 2017 09:32am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini Great point.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861590">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861590">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861630"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T09:43:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T09:43:58+05:00">May 16, 2017 09:43am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@rana </p> <p>Thank you, Sir!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861630">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861630">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861664"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">An_honest_indian</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T09:49:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T09:49:37+05:00">May 16, 2017 09:49am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Its a grt project but for whom? That the imp question, as an indian my understanding of cpec is limited so my assessment of it is limited to wat media feeds. First chinese are investing $51billion which should be repayed with interest agreed on. And for such mammoth project it may take atleast 2-2.5 decades , so ur govt must assess repayment amount. And next imp thing JOBS , the whole point of dev is to provide employment to common people, if chineses govt& enterprises bring in there own bulk of employees and labour then pakistan people are at disadvantage. There are very serious things that a pakistani must consider like inflation and its effects on cpec, if lets just say hypothetically pakistan couldn't repay the amount then wat would be the next step I am sorry to say but i cant resist to compare it to the invasion of British East india company on sub continent because of its uncanny resemblance to cpec. I say this cpec may become viable to pakistan but after 50-60yrs till then...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861664">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861664">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861686"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">umesh gupta</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T09:53:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T09:53:50+05:00">May 16, 2017 09:53am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Just try dealing with Chinese on one to one level. Pakistan will understand what China is.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861686">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861686">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861709"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T09:58:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T09:58:26+05:00">May 16, 2017 09:58am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Other SIDE </p> <p>True!</p> <p>Thanks.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861709">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861709">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861769"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">aSHWANI</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:09:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:09:06+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:09am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@NOT_SURPRISED totally agree sir... CHINA has openly said that all its policies are based upon CHINA FIRST . Pakistan is playing in the hands of CHINA in its desperation .</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861769">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861769">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861770"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Anupam Kumar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:09:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:09:32+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:09am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@amin It's not true my dear friend.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861770">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861770">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861777"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Raj</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:10:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:10:57+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:10am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Nasr take technology and do it yourself.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861777">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861777">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861787"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">vorshal</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:12:18+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:12:18+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:12am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad -- Great investment for a developing country!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861787">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861787">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861790"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">vorshal</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:13:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:13:16+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:13am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini -- Is it not too late, iron brother?!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861790">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861790">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861827"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">GhYaseen </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:20:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:20:54+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:20am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It may be fruitful for Pakistani nation if it will start with honestly and further Chinese language centres must be established over all specially in sindh remote areas</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861827">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861827">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861830"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">vorshal</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:21:17+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:21:17+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:21am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Baloch -- Monsoon will also clean up the roads, every year or two! Repairs will be needed. Who will pay for the repairs? I guess it will be Pakistan!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861830">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861830">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861864"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mustafa Kashmiri</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:27:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:27:42+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:27am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>India only has to deal with China from both sides in coming years. At least they are economically focussed rather than ideologically.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861864">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861864">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861898"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Faraz makol</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:33:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:33:08+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:33am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Its is quite ununderstable......</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861898">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861898">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861906"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Rajagopala Menon</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:34:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:34:03+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:34am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>A plan in place with a super power. Implementation makes it success or failure. Young people in Pakistan must get priority for jobs, profit share of ventures must be shared with Pakistan and Pakistan must be the master of its security. Let us hope that Pakistani people will achieve peace and prosperity in the years to come by ensuring a rigorous check & correct regime for intentions or procedures.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861906">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861906">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861915"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mohammad raza</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:35:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:35:30+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:35am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It's like a dream come true for pakistan but some areas like agriculture, incoming trade , one side free visa, survailance , presence of forces other than gawadar, response Force's share of jobs, final word,etc have to looked into minutely I wonder why the Shareef brother's in such a hurry ? The idea is a wander otherwise.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861915">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861915">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861926"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Joe</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:37:05+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:37:05+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:37am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Truth v2 The reality is that most of the workers will be locals as they would be much cheaper. Likely the engineers and management would be Chinese as it is their expertise in unprecedented infrastructure growth in China that will oversee much of the building. Also, China will be investing 100s of billions to help subsidize much of the building for both the CPEC and OBOR initiatives so both parties obviously have high stakes. Unlike the US and other colonial countries suh as Britain, these countries will receive something tangible to help in their country's development and economic expansion and not install military bases or replace their sovereignty.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861926">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861926">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861976"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mango Man</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:45:10+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:45:10+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:45am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><ol> <li>Chine get Visa free access to Pak. Does the reverse apply as well? If not, then Pak is officially a colony of China. </li> <li>All investments will be funded by China t Zero interest and will have to be guaranteed by Pak. No risk on investors or China. But will kill local business and make them unviable. </li> <li>Document says that China should make a max investment of $2 B a year and amx of $ 1.5 B debt funding. That's $ 3.5 tops. ho long do you think $60 B will take to come through? 20 years is my guess? In the meantime, Pak will be a paying $ 5B as loan repayment. </li> <li>If Chines get toll free access to the roads, tax benefits to setup and run their businesses, where will revenue accrue for Pak? Where will the money to repay loans come from? It will only burden Pak economy way more than it is</li> </ol> <p>Pak will have written off it s sovereignty for $60 B with no recourse to be a Chinese colony. Time to put on your thinking hats, folks!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861976">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861976">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861977"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">jay</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:45:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:45:16+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:45am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan has to do it. Not because its a lucrative deal, but cuz it is the only deal. Pakistan sees CPEC or OBOR as a Revolution. Well as per history suggests, nothing is a revolution at all. Yes CPEC or OBOR can make temporary jobs in pakistan but only temporarily not permanently. I hope pakistan pays all the debt in future and come out as a better country with jobs, food, security and a little less evil thoughts about India.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861977">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861977">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4861997"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Fazal Karim</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:48:39+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:48:39+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:48am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China has realized our incapacity to adopt high technology to produce value added goods in agriculture and industry. China will use our national resources and raw materials to satisfy appetite of their businessmen and industrialists. Thew Plan does not show or project figures of anticipated exports, will we be able balance export/import bill. The land for agriculture should be leased for only ten years to learn advancement in agriculture and get our people trained . Roads and railways although essential for day to day communication but can not bring industrial and commercial revolution for which we have to invest in QUALITY EDUCATION and health. Plan is lacking in this.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861997">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4861997">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862006"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:51:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:51:08+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:51am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Shiraz </p> <p>He won't pay for it.</p> <p>You and I and our kids would.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862006">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862006">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862012"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Adil zaka</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:51:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:51:52+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:51am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Poor economy and inefficient government with dishonest leadership and enducated people this is run over by an other nation without a war. In my opinion their would be not moneitori gains in the near future for Pakistani nation. How ever in the long run impact of this huge activity would harness the large population of Pakistan and give them right direction.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862012">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862012">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862016"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AMIR IQBAL</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T10:52:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T10:52:32+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:52am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>One look at conditions of the loan given by China to Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Djibouti...& I see a dark future for Pakistan. This is sad. First our leaders led Pakistan into an unholy alliance with the "Superpower-Friend" United States in 50s,60s,70s...& we all know how deeply it hurt Pakistan. BUT we did not learn our lesson.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862016">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862016">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862065"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T11:01:20+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T11:01:20+05:00">May 16, 2017 11:01am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@vorshal </p> <p>How could it ever be too late when the cumulative population of South Asia is about to hit the two-billion mark most of them suffering from some sort of malnutrition including iron-deficiency?</p> <p>Thanks.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862065">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862065">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862179"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">asad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T11:22:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T11:22:07+05:00">May 16, 2017 11:22am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>in long term disaster for Pakistani people</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862179">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862179">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862180"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">asad</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T11:22:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T11:22:33+05:00">May 16, 2017 11:22am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Onlooker agree</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862180">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862180">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862246"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Waheed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T11:36:45+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T11:36:45+05:00">May 16, 2017 11:36am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>We are proud of the friendship between Pakistan and China, but the interests of the state should come first,</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862246">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862246">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862249"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Waheed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T11:37:05+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T11:37:05+05:00">May 16, 2017 11:37am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>We are proud of the friendship between Pakistan and China, but the interests of the state should come first,</p> </div> <div 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Whatever be it try be follow organic ways and be wary of GMO.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862401">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862401">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862410"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T12:06:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T12:06:14+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@vorshal</p> <p>It is a cliche but it is really never too late.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> <p>@Sr </p> <p>Thank you, Sir!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862410">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862410">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862493"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Jawaid Islam</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T12:17:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T12:17:43+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This happens if our own politicians are only interested in filling their pockets and not plan for the country for which they were voted in.</p> <p>China took the opportunity, planned it and our fool of bureaucrats did nothing but sign. 5%-Year plan gone, 10 year plan gone, where the hell is the planning commission! Bribes, commission, personal benefits over national security; we are done.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862493">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862493">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862582"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Salman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T12:33:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T12:33:02+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:33pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>If Pakistanis are paying Rs. 50 per kilo of Tomatoes today, tomorrow they will have to pay Rs. 250 per kilo to Chinese company for their brand. Entire project is for Chinese companies to make money. Show me single Pakistani company that will benefit? other then labour suppliers?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862582">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862582">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862615"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">victor</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T12:38:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T12:38:57+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:38pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I have a few points to make.</p> <p>First of all, Dawn needs to be congratulated for the top rate journalism. </p> <p>To be frank, we Indians are a bit nervous (if not jealous) about the whole CPEC. How Pakistan will benefit or impacted is least of our problems and excuse my compatriots who seem to be overtly worried and are offering advise.</p> <p>We do hate Chinese more than you guys and the fact that we will have Chinese presence in west too is a bit unsettling. More than the economic aspect CPEC part of the BRI has a strategic dimension to ensure supplies to China in case of a major conflict. The economic viability in normal times is a question and China would end up taking control over most of these investments due to non payment as in case of the Sri Lankan projects. </p> <p>So if we are not happy about something, It may not be certainly good for Pakistan as some of the comments suggest ... too simplistic.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862615">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862615">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862674"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Satya</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T12:51:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T12:51:54+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:51pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>People of Pakistan must be proud of and thankful to their all weather friend, for this awesome and friendly initiative.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862674">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862674">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862705"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">critical thinker</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T12:57:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T12:57:56+05:00">May 16, 2017 12:57pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>income generation is the only way to sustainable development, not loan. period.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862705">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862705">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862723"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">BAXAR</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T13:00:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T13:00:58+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:00pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad "CPEC Master Plan revealed : $57bn Loan, $90bn Repayment." Nobody's forcing you to take it, just refuse it if you think it is not suitable for you. Find someone else who proposes a better one. Those who are advising us on this forum, for example.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862723">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862723">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862731"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Imran</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T13:01:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T13:01:55+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:01pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China deserves the interest on the loans and their share of the profit in all their enterprises. It is the Chinese who are taking all the risk. They deserve the reward. Would any of you pakistani brothers invest your own money in Pakistan? I doubt it. I would expect the Chinese companies to make healthy profits and the Chinese government overtime to write off loans once all the projects start to bear fruit. Take an example, the mobile companies are owned by Chinese but 99% of the employees are Pakistani with top salaries. I have a family member in such a job.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862731">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862731">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862770"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ravi Sankar Katragadda</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T13:08:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T13:08:12+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:08pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is not an issue for light hearted jabs. Very serious issues with ramifications for Pakistan, India and entire region. I fear for Pakistan and I fear for India. First Pakistani people forget iron friend, all weather friend etc.. Chinese are shrewd, practical and ambitious and they urgently need to expand business to maintain their economy. Everything they do is based on that. I am worried Pakistani leaders may be mortgaging interests of Pakistan for various reasons. We in the past travelled that path under the yoke of British empire. Not again. Common people of both India and Pakistan are manipulated by various entities and extremists to misunderstand and mistrust. China will be happy if India is troubled on India-pak border. Then China will encourage and support Pakistan and extracats it's pound of flesh from Pakistan. Pakistani will have accept politico-economic demands of China. All said and done India and Pakistan are siblings ,we are not that calculative, we respect emotions.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862770">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862770">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862785"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Abhishek</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T13:11:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T13:11:37+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:11pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Seems like a dangerous game of China, be aware Pakistan!! All the best!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862785">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862785">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862839"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Tango Tango</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T13:20:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T13:20:03+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:20pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This plan is a life saver for a country like ours where we are determined to destroy every thing that is deemed good and useful. It would bring us into the global supply chain and hopefully instill some seance of responsible coexistence. We just need to make sure that it is not just a one way street, and that Pakistani goods and services also flow into China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862839">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862839">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862911"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Monsieur </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T13:27:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T13:27:46+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:27pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini well said, that's putting on a thinking cap</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862911">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862911">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4862998"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">BAXAR</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T13:42:25+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T13:42:25+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:42pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@AMIR IQBAL " BUT we did not learn our lesson." And kept on electing people whose only credentials are gifts, grants, loans from external sources, and theft and monopoly from internal sources.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862998">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4862998">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863071"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Gilgit</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T13:54:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T13:54:12+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>it is foolish to expect higher returns for us despite not spending penny for the project. All the financial input comes from china and you want to force your terms and conditions. This is against the rule of business. If two people are partners in a business, one finances the whole business and both decides to have a profit split of 70:30 or 80:20; it is best in the terms for the partner having not invested a penny. China is also building infrastructure which is entirely impossible to be built by the inept and corrupt political elite. The only thing Pakistani state needs to fear about is the job share and creation through different projects projected in Pakistan. We need to train and educate our labour force on emergency basis. We have around 50000 Pakistani students studying at Postgraduate degree in various professional sectors. Other non degree students are also getting trained in bulk in China and in Pakistan. Rest , peace will prevail in the region as it can't bear any conflict.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863071">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863071">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863096"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Masood</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T13:58:06+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T13:58:06+05:00">May 16, 2017 01:58pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@PAK-OZ what the hell does a greatness lie in this? can you elaborate ?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863096">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863096">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863106"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">BAXAR</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T14:00:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T14:00:33+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:00pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Salman "Show me single Pakistani company that will benefit? other then labour suppliers?" If you don't have any single company that can benefit in a changing environment, nobody is going to establish them for you. You rely on an incompetent elite and systematically eliminate or alienate local educated middle class. Now get prepared to deal with Chinese educated middle class.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863106">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863106">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863143"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T14:06:40+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T14:06:40+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:06pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Monsieur </p> <p>Thank you, Sir!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863143">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863143">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863213"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Gamer</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T14:17:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T14:17:24+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Judging from the comments posted to this article, I am amazed at how much RATTLED the Indians are with this plan!!! </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863213">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863213">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863239"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Jawaid</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T14:21:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T14:21:54+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:21pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@PC Yes, thank god for that and, good riddance!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863239">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863239">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863286"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Tayyab</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T14:30:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T14:30:22+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:30pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Interestingly, fellows from India are looking way more concerned and suspicious about CPEC than us, Pakistanis :)</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863286">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863286">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863308"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">kabir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T14:36:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T14:36:29+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:36pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>now Pakistan will be as consumer state . All technological infrastructure of Pakistan will ruined as Chinese low cost goods and superior quality good will flood.So who will purchase Pakistani goods except agricultural product. All industry in Pakistan gone .</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863308">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863308">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863384"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Moin Ahmed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T14:51:10+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T14:51:10+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:51pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Appeal to government for a future of small local industry in Pakistan</p> <p>I am belong to small manufacturing company in Pakistan with home inverter ups 1kva to 8kva</p> <p>Kindly stop the import or increase the duty like applied cars & please which range can be produce in Pakistan</p> <p>“We want to support local industry by ensuring that they get imported raw materials at zero rated or reduced duty so that we assist to reduce production costs.</p> <p>”however, noted that there was a need for government to protect the local manufacturing industry — still suffering from the effects of hyperinflation — from stiff competition until they are strong enough to compete internationally.</p> <p>that we should protect our indigenous industries and imposes barriers on imports of foreign goods or provide subsidies to our industries.</p> <p>Therefore, if instead of imports we produce those goods at home, employment in the country will increase.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863384">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863384">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863387"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">kabir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T14:51:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T14:51:46+05:00">May 16, 2017 02:51pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Hari i agree with you that Pakistan will become a country which supplies raw material to China and buy finished products from China.except agriculture all industrial will be finished because of chines finished product</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863387">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863387">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863446"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Moin Ahmed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T15:04:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T15:04:13+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini I am Please Appeal To government of this point mentioned as below. </p> <p>“We want to support local industry by ensuring that they get imported raw materials at zero rated or reduced duty so that we assist to reduce production costs.</p> <p>”however, noted that there was a need for government to protect the local manufacturing industry — still suffering from the effects of hyperinflation — from stiff competition until they are strong enough to compete internationally.</p> <p>The measures come at a time when local manufacturers have lobbied government for protection through prohibitive import taxes and a regulatory framework that discourages importation of locally-available products.</p> <p>Nationalism:First argument for protection has been that nationalistic feeling or patriotism requires that people of a country should buy products of their domestic industries rather than foreign products.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863446">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863446">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863491"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">vishwas</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T15:14:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T15:14:52+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:14pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Has anyone calculated long term optimistic and pessimistic financial projections for Pakistan? It will help to see true picture. Wonder why Pakistan opposition leaders are not insisting on details? The project may be good for Pakistan and the clouds can be cleared. Saw short report of Ernst & Young, a leading global accountancy firm. Useless report as if made for China. Pakistan's next generations will be good/bad affected by CPEC. Why the secrecy and lack of scrutiny?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863491">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863491">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863523"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">azaminceif@gmail.com</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T15:21:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T15:21:37+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:21pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Farooq-e-Azam: Tax neutrality for Islamic banks should be addressed on priority basis to help avail opportunity to mitigate excess liquidity of Islamic banks by taking part in CPEC infrastructure, Agriculture, SME financing and real Estate development.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863523">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863523">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863531"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">cocomo</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T15:22:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T15:22:57+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:22pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ahamd Yeh China is going build this and that, because its a chinese plan and they are going to be investing in it. What you want them to do?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863531">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863531">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863551"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">BAXAR</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T15:28:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T15:28:32+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:28pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ravi Sankar Katragadda "Chinese are shrewd, practical and ambitious and they urgently need to expand business to maintain their economy." They sacrificed a lot to reach where they are. First their incompetent elite that brought them to the brink of slavery. They've learned a lot in the process. We only know how to criticize others for disasters of our own making. Sometime it is the Mughals, then the Brits, then US, then China, finally each other. Chinese are neither shrewd or ambitious, they are just what everyone should be: practical. There are only 2 ways for enjoying the life: by doing something or by doing nothing. By doing nothing you make the life enjoyable of others' at your expense.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863551">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863551">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863585"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Mian Farooq Ahmed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T15:36:34+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T15:36:34+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:36pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Both countries have opportunity and risks in short term and long run . </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863585">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863585">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863592"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Saraswat</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T15:37:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T15:37:23+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Local manufacturing and trading will be no more..as the manufacturing and supply chain management will be done by China....China will prefer to promote their local manufacturer goods rather than Pakistani.. I doubt who will get benefited... Why can't Pakistan do it on its own...I know Pakistani are much more talented than Chinese, given an opportunity. Why to except slavery because of incompetent government...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863592">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863592">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863607"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Saraswat</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T15:40:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T15:40:46+05:00">May 16, 2017 03:40pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>As Indian we believe that we can build our own one belt one road....why to depend on China...there are a lot of alternative available...</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863607">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863607">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863710"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Saraswat</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T16:00:54+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T16:00:54+05:00">May 16, 2017 04:00pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Saraswat I said Pakistani are more talented than Chinese is because Chinese work mechanically without using mind and we Indian or Pakistani use intelligence while working.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863710">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863710">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863783"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raj kumar </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T16:13:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T16:13:58+05:00">May 16, 2017 04:13pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>To all my pakistani friends,now that you have gone for it,no looking back,I am sure there are experts in yr country who have and will closely look at the finer details that suits yr country.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863783">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863783">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863858"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">kannan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T16:29:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T16:29:43+05:00">May 16, 2017 04:29pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad : You forget to mention about the damage to your environment, economy and employment.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863858">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863858">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863883"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">kannan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T16:34:36+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T16:34:36+05:00">May 16, 2017 04:34pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>All good things will happen to Pakistan, if it is friendly with India. You don't need some one else's master plan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863883">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863883">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863885"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">aima</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T16:34:46+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T16:34:46+05:00">May 16, 2017 04:34pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ash YES!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863885">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863885">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4863951"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Aj</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T16:46:34+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T16:46:34+05:00">May 16, 2017 04:46pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Flybouy You have nailed it buddy. I totally agree with your comments. As an Indian, I too believe that we should worry about the mess (which is a lot) that we have in our country. It is totally up to them to decide what is good for them. I would just like to wish them all the very best even if they do not appreciate any comments coming from this side of the border.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863951">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4863951">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864031"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">raj kumar </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T17:03:27+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T17:03:27+05:00">May 16, 2017 05:03pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Saraswat so much self praise is toxic,entire south Asia has not achieved together to match what Chinese have done.I am fine with the path our country has chosen but we should not behave like ostrich.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864031">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864031">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864081"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Farhanullah</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T17:12:49+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T17:12:49+05:00">May 16, 2017 05:12pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>It will be the game changer in the region if honestly implemented ,shared and benefited with every citizen of Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864081">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864081">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864083"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">vorshal</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T17:13:10+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T17:13:10+05:00">May 16, 2017 05:13pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed F. Hussaini - Sometimes, your first step determines your life - right or wrong.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864083">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864083">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864201"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ravi Sankar Katragadda</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T17:38:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T17:38:02+05:00">May 16, 2017 05:38pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@hEMANT KATHURIA very practical advice, your are smart and sensible.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864201">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864201">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864271"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">LALA</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T17:57:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T17:57:33+05:00">May 16, 2017 05:57pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@nadir baloach </p> <p>Typical mindset for most people. Out of desperation Most of us think something is better than nothing.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864271">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864271">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864298"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Dave</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T18:03:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T18:03:26+05:00">May 16, 2017 06:03pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Truth Well it is their colony and they will decide who will do what</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864298">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864298">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864318"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">usman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T18:09:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T18:09:16+05:00">May 16, 2017 06:09pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I am shock to read the comments from Indian readers some are quite interesting and<br/> some are quiet hilarious and what is more shocking is it's coming from the country which produces the likes of google and Microsoft CEOs</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864318">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864318">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864440"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">rg</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T18:40:36+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T18:40:36+05:00">May 16, 2017 06:40pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@BAXAR India and Pakistan should work together for economic expansion</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864440">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864440">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864501"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Pakistani1</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T18:54:32+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T18:54:32+05:00">May 16, 2017 06:54pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Does the PM have the power to sign agreements of these implications with another country on his own? Has the CPEC plan been approved by National Assembly and Senate? If not it should be put to debate and vote ASAP!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864501">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864501">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864726"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Dham</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T19:51:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T19:51:52+05:00">May 16, 2017 07:51pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Compliments for a visionary plan!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864726">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864726">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864747"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ahmad haroon</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T19:55:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T19:55:16+05:00">May 16, 2017 07:55pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>We have a good future. Some are comparing it with east India company which is nonsense and propaganda. They do not want to see Pakistan prosper.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864747">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864747">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864752"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ravi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T19:57:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T19:57:44+05:00">May 16, 2017 07:57pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Pakistani1 You are one of the few who can see through the wall. Individual only said to have consented if the motion is presented and voted by elected representative. This is debt trap for the country like Srilanka, South Africa, etc....</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864752">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864752">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864789"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">DORIAN</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T20:07:29+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T20:07:29+05:00">May 16, 2017 08:07pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The Tourism and Recreation Part is an interesting one .Good for ruling officials,they won't have to take the pains to go to Dubai and Thailand for their worldly pleasures.;-)</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864789">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864789">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4864817"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Chakra</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T20:13:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T20:13:48+05:00">May 16, 2017 08:13pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China is committing a huge investment and so naturally will expect to make a risk-adjusted profit as a return as well as to keep their overall geo-political interest in the region. So no point in blaming China. It is up to Pakistan to decide what they want to derive from such a massive infrastructure investment that is being funded by China. Pakistan has to make sure that this project becomes a success and results in overall prosperity over and above what was planned, to all sections and geographies of their people. Good luck to our neighbors..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864817">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4864817">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865071"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed F. Hussaini</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T21:25:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T21:25:07+05:00">May 16, 2017 09:25pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Moin Ahmed </p> <p>Solar and electricity storage units and batteries are the next big thing coming.</p> <p>Good Luck and thank you.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865071">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865071">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865249"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">SRC</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T22:14:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T22:14:33+05:00">May 16, 2017 10:14pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Tayyab </p> <p>As an Indian, I am concerned because Chinese will be uncomfortably closer to my borders. I am concerned because I think you people should get fair deal from this agreement. I am concerned because no matter how much I quarrel with my brother, I don't want any third person take advantage of it.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865249">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865249">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865402"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Rachna Singh</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-16T23:03:17+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-16T23:03:17+05:00">May 16, 2017 11:03pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@RIZ There is nothing to be jealous about. Rather, we are proud that we have the ability to retain our independence. We are poor, no doubt, but we have not sold ourselves.</p> <p>Do read the analytical comments of fellow Pakistanis who are intelligent enough to see through this massive colonization programme of resources and minds.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865402">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865402">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865581"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">gp65</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T00:18:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T00:18:16+05:00">May 17, 2017 12:18am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Omar "Looks like a Marshall plan on steroids!" Marshall Plan was not a loan disguised as investment which has to be returned at 17% return on investment in perpetuity</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865581">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865581">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865598"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Navs</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T00:27:16+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T00:27:16+05:00">May 17, 2017 12:27am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@abdul You are absolutely correct !!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865598">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865598">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865665"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Amar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T00:56:35+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T00:56:35+05:00">May 17, 2017 12:56am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I am 50/50 with cpec this article is a eye opener definitely. However the logic remains we Pakistani's are shrewd businessmen and we will not get into that bad of a deal. China can't afford to destabilize Pakistan as it's a neighbour. After giving Pakistam 60 billion dollar loan it will want that money back. lastly if we pay that money back there is no contract saying we can't ban chinese trade on Pakistani soil. Conclusion so far it is logically impracticable for China to take total advantage. Also we should first be blackmailed then protest and not do it prematurely.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865665">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865665">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865684"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ramanna</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T01:08:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T01:08:13+05:00">May 17, 2017 01:08am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I think I am the only Indian who is supportive of this CPEC project. Way to go Pakistan and China. Show the world the magic of Chini-Pak dosti. May Lord Ganesha bless CPEC. And may peace, progress and prosperity be with you.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865684">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865684">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865690"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AB, US </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T01:13:09+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T01:13:09+05:00">May 17, 2017 01:13am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@SRC You couldn't have said any better I still support Pakistan when it plays against Aussies, Brits and kiwis.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865690">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865690">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865826"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ARA</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T02:25:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T02:25:08+05:00">May 17, 2017 02:25am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad So, you don't want to pay back loans and no interest. Then why take these interest-based loans?</p> <p>When you pay back 57 billion over such a long time period then accrued interest and principal payments would easily make it 80-90 billion.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865826">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865826">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865861"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ARSHAD,Canada</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T02:51:10+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T02:51:10+05:00">May 17, 2017 02:51am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is not the plan in action right now. This newspaper has the responsibility to correct the numbers and verify the projects in progress worth many Billions of dollars.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865861">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865861">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865870"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">ARSHAD,Canada</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T03:02:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T03:02:22+05:00">May 17, 2017 03:02am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Peacenick ,Oh ,I love debt free Indian dream. You owe over $480 Billion but talk is cheap.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865870">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865870">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4865963"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">VS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T04:47:49+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T04:47:49+05:00">May 17, 2017 04:47am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@abdul Good point! But let us hope that it all works out well for Pakistan and that fuels positive competition and growth across the region. Nevertheless, India & Pakistan should take a step back and look at the cost of their 70 year old quarrel. India spends a lot of resources in countering Pakistan on the border and elsewhere. Pakistan does the same, only being a smaller economy, I imagine, would put a greater strain on Pakistan's resources. That, I imagine will drive Pakistan to uneasy alliances. All this impelled by a compulsive need to counter one another, on both sides of the border. China seems to have made most of the situation. With an investment this big, in key economic areas, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, consumer goods etc. they would have the potential to economically enslave Pakistan, something that even US could not do in all these years. The maoist/communist flag apparently is set to be planted deep in the sub-continent's heart.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865963">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4865963">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4866027"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">rAJ</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T05:52:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T05:52:14+05:00">May 17, 2017 05:52am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Nasr . China doesnt allow any GMO crops to be cultivated. However ChemChina has bought the worlds second largest seed company Syngenta very recently. These are facts, not opinions</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866027">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866027">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4866097"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">bramh mishra</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T06:47:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T06:47:55+05:00">May 17, 2017 06:47am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>so you pay the robber to rob you. great news !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866097">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866097">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4866153"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">RHS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T07:26:07+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T07:26:07+05:00">May 17, 2017 07:26am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Caution and guarded optimism are warranted here. The friendship is very old but let us not convert it solely into a business.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866153">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866153">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4866253"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Well wisher</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T08:01:24+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T08:01:24+05:00">May 17, 2017 08:01am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>The article clearly indicate that the economy of Pakistan will boom not only in manufacturing but also in agriculture. The partches of land will educate our farmer modren way of farming, increase our farm production, reduce wastage in supply chain, add value to products, cold storages will sustain the supply of products in Pakistan, bring price stability to a group products and help uur farmers and businessman fetch better price for their product. All these are positives, the only thing I wish Govt of Pakistan or private sector should engage in is enhancing the skill sets of our labor force or design training institutes for this job. We have to increase value to our products by processing food and other products so we can sell them to the world and fetch better dollars for our produces. This can very well be done in partnership with China. We should all work for the success of this project. I see all positives associated with this project. We have to learn from the success story of China, they invited all manufactures from the world to setup their unit and facilitated them in their country, this clearly enhanced the skill set of Chinese. This could be replicated in Pakistan with help of China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866253">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866253">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4866371"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shahid shah</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T08:42:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T08:42:01+05:00">May 17, 2017 08:42am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>But the faith of common people would remain the same.... where is education, health etc for the poor Pakistanis. It means people would still suffer. Expectant mothers would still die before getting any emergency facilities. As emergency health facilities are far far away for the poor. ideally these health and education facilities should be available in the catchment area of every citizen's living place whether it's a city town or small village.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866371">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866371">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4866474"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">k</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T09:11:34+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T09:11:34+05:00">May 17, 2017 09:11am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>group of foolish</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866474">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866474">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4866516"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">CK Jaidev</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T09:18:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T09:18:56+05:00">May 17, 2017 09:18am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC/OBOR reveals that Pakistan will do anything, even cut its own nose and spite its own face, to cause India even a wee bit of discomfort. Good luck to such 'strategic' thinking. I suppose when the chips are down people do even more stupid things. Pakistan needs to face up to the reality of where its actual benefit lies - peace with India or friendship with a so called 'benefactor' which pushes only its self interest under the guise of an 'all-weather' friendship.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866516">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866516">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4866678"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kulbhusan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T09:55:44+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T09:55:44+05:00">May 17, 2017 09:55am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I think the CPEC will be a success for Pakistan...first,China builds infrastructure which Pakistan may struggle to payback ...but then Pakistan uses its secret weapon of non-state actors targeting Chinese in Pakistan and the Chinese run back across the Karakorum Pass resulting in all the infrastructure in Pakistan.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866678">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866678">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4866753"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Shiraz</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T10:14:08+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T10:14:08+05:00">May 17, 2017 10:14am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Seems like China will make Pakistan very rich or may Be very debt county. Good luck.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866753">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4866753">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867026"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">subash</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T11:26:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T11:26:59+05:00">May 17, 2017 11:26am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Soon Pak will realize that loss is more than benefits.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867026">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867026">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867115"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sachin Tandon</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T11:50:21+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T11:50:21+05:00">May 17, 2017 11:50am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC is nothing but will be disaster for Next Pakistani generations, Pakistan don't have any plan to repay loan & its huge interest. Moreover in order to run CPEC successfully, from where Pakistan will bring huge quantity of Oil for refilling Big Ships & Vehicles for shifting Containers.</p> <p>Just read news of Sri Lankan news papers, how China made her debt trapped. Now China insisting Srri Lankan Government to convert debt into Equity, therefore unless China will not get back all its money, Sri Lankan Ports will be in control of China. </p> <p>Better not to learn from our own mistakes but from other's mistake.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867115">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867115">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867188"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Was</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T12:10:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T12:10:33+05:00">May 17, 2017 12:10pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Anytime there is a CPEC related activity reported , this neighboring country natives get on the edge and spit more hate and doubts in CPEC... on the other side as a Pakistani I am really happy to see their economic growth and wish them the very best for more success</p> <p>Hope one day they take the high road ... small hearts and small ...</p> <p>Pakistan will go forward with CPEC and if we fail it's a lesson for us and we will deal with it</p> <p>Cheers</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867188">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867188">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867456"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">BAXAR</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T13:22:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T13:22:57+05:00">May 17, 2017 01:22pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Sachin Tandon "Pakistan don't have any plan to repay loan & its huge interest. " Don't mix up the loans and CPEC. China is not forcing anyone to take loans. The countries that are asking for loans to implement their part of the project, are doing so with their own responsibility. China should not be blamed if a country's leadership is not competent enough to calculate loan repayments. It's not China's responsibility to negotiate loans keeping Pakistan's interest in mind. If we shift this responsibility to China, you understand what exactly are we shifting to them.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867456">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867456">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867572"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AAK</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T13:46:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T13:46:56+05:00">May 17, 2017 01:46pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>For nearly 300 years the Ottomans thought that the printing press was illegal or not good and in the process lagged behind the rest of the world in knowledge and other worldly human development. World belongs to China in the foreseeable future and we should not miss the bus due to misapprehensions, self doubts, misgivings sponsored/created by our friends/enemies. Have confidence in our own people, state and the people at the helm of the affairs and things shall be good for our future. Before condemning everything, we must understand the interests are mutual and of course the one who pitches in more resources shall gain more. WHAT OTHER OPTIONS WE HAVE?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867572">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867572">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867599"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Fatima</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T13:56:26+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T13:56:26+05:00">May 17, 2017 01:56pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Hari no no it's different. Pakistan won'provide raw material to China. This time Chinese companies working in Pakistan will provide raw material to China. Pakistan will just work for them, if lucky enough. </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867599">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867599">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867677"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">IN</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T14:19:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T14:19:22+05:00">May 17, 2017 02:19pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad Also chinese investments from china bank in chinese yuan but you pay them back in US$ note that.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867677">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867677">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867813"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Baniya</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T14:57:52+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T14:57:52+05:00">May 17, 2017 02:57pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@pakistani too But the interest rate is very low my friend. Its in the form of fdi with no specific future commitment. You see hindu baniyas know how to do business just like them chinese baniyas who know how to hustle.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867813">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867813">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867941"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Qazi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T15:31:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T15:31:42+05:00">May 17, 2017 03:31pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan can not grow with all of this aid until the human capital of the country is ready to take the burden on its own shoulders. No country can make progress with foreign aids. Need is to emphasize on educating the people of Pakistan and developing human capital.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867941">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867941">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4867993"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">BAXAR</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T15:46:31+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T15:46:31+05:00">May 17, 2017 03:46pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Fatima "Pakistan will just work for them, if lucky enough. " Who are Pakistanis working for now?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867993">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4867993">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868113"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">tahir</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T16:19:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T16:19:55+05:00">May 17, 2017 04:19pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>arrival of another east India Company... All benefits are for Chinese nationals...... Peanuts for Pakistan. Due to our weaknesses.......</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868113">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868113">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868198"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zeshan Akram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T16:52:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T16:52:03+05:00">May 17, 2017 04:52pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is really overwhelming and unprecedented development for Pakistan. </p> <p>But the real worry is that whether we as a nation, people with hem of affairs as leaders are prepared to inhale and sustain this Chinese twister of developments in Pakistan? Surely we are falling behind in this race where our companion is full of technology and funds and we lack on the front of willingness and skills.<br/> Really need to develop on these areas otherwise fruits of this tree will be wasted.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868198">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868198">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868278"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Guna</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T17:09:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T17:09:53+05:00">May 17, 2017 05:09pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@SRC ...am an indian and my opinion is when you become workaholic, there is no discussion apart from business and no one will have time to talk about others...peace prevails. correct me if am wrong.</p> <p>I wish pakistan good luck.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868278">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868278">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868467"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Usman</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T18:02:14+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T18:02:14+05:00">May 17, 2017 06:02pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This seems the worst transaction we could have made. Giving up everything we have. The agriculture, the industries, the roads, the transport. What would be left for Pakistanis? There companies would get free loans to setup everything and the locals would have to compete with them? Heck no This is totally wrong</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868467">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868467">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868585"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Zeeshan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T18:40:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T18:40:56+05:00">May 17, 2017 06:40pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I will not be very excited until all these details are confirmed from the Project Document.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868585">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868585">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868609"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AdNan 2</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T18:51:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T18:51:37+05:00">May 17, 2017 06:51pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Saraswat As Indian we believe that we can build our own one belt one road....why to depend on China...there are a lot of alternative available...</p> <p>You have to remember India is not our friend. It's China is our friend. India gave us nothing except war and terror. Blocking water in Kashmir to make Pakistan dry. All the bad things giving us. China helping Pakistan make fighter jet, tank, ship, agriculture etc many many more. Pakistan will be another Dubai. Inshallah.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868609">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868609">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868687"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">AdNan 2</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T19:17:00+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T19:17:00+05:00">May 17, 2017 07:17pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Usman Pakistan is not improving much. No western foreign investment coming to Pakistan. At least China giving us something. Our politician fighting each other not making any dam. But China is making dam in Pakistan. China is not stupid to hurt Pakistan. China know if China don't help Pakistan, people of Pakistan will go against China. China will make sure to help Pakistan economy grow. You don't have to believe Indian propaganda. Mark my word China will help more in the future like hospital, education etc many more. China will make Pakistan stable. Inshallah.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868687">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868687">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868746"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Kulbhushan Yadav</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T19:37:43+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T19:37:43+05:00">May 17, 2017 07:37pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@usman I think it would do good for you to hear the sane voice of Indians who produced people leading MS and Google and many more multi nationals.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868746">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868746">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868957"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Adnan 2</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T21:04:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T21:04:23+05:00">May 17, 2017 09:04pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan will be another Hong Kong. China will make Pakistan another Hong Kong. Long Live Pakistan-China friendship zindabad.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868957">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868957">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4868983"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">PKS</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T21:11:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T21:11:22+05:00">May 17, 2017 09:11pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Indus agriculture basin is going to be polluted with genetically modified chinese seeds and fertilizers.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868983">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4868983">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4869279"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Syed</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T22:49:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T22:49:30+05:00">May 17, 2017 10:49pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I haven't read the whole news but what democracy. It is one-man shows anyway work for blood sucking political leadership. On the other side that china will take over industry but what industry. We have no industry. Whatever little bits we have it all established with collaboration with China anyway. Regarding agricultural takeover that is baseless just one example we are losing 70% of date crops of Balochistan which is third largest date producing area of Pakistan. Lastly culture, Chines already transforming to western culture anyway and our elite class love that culture so I am not sure what that cry about.</p> <p>Yes I totally agree that we should pay full attention to what industry is coming in Pakistan and how is going to impact our environment and that could be danger zone because current agricultural industry have very devastating effects in our rural area in Sindh. I met one person from Mirpurmathalo he said that almost 2 out of five are effected with hepatitis C . Because no government control on air and water pollution and so many alarming issues. Only thing we can do to raise level of awareness or focus group to keep things under control.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869279">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869279">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4869305"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ram</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T23:00:36+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T23:00:36+05:00">May 17, 2017 11:00pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@M. Emad moreover Chinese citizens get dual citizenship in natural resource rich Northen parts. may be Pakistan needs peace rather getting deal with neighbor who has ditched all of its neighbors.it is like giving way to water under the carpet.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869305">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869305">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4869375"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">m.Sethi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-17T23:27:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-17T23:27:33+05:00">May 17, 2017 11:27pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Vince FYI,in the recently held One Belt One Road meeting in Beijing more then 29 head of states and hundreds of delegate from all over the world and more shall be joining in the near future.Do think they all have no other growth strategy that they are eager to participate in the projects ? :)</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869375">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869375">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4869522"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Sajida</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T00:49:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T00:49:38+05:00">May 18, 2017 12:49am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>China is offering way to grow it grew itself. Other countries are joining. Thos that do not take advantage of this will be held back. Pakistan's population is booming and rise of jobless and underemployed. So far little interest in providing jobs.</p> <p>There is a reason why Pakistan labour goes abroad. Western countries are aging and in case of US aging with young majority soon to be of poor people, so that economy will diminish with less opportunities for gainful employment for immigrants. Gulf countries are facing there own challenges.</p> <p>Asia needs to rely on itself more and OBOR is offering an opportunity for this. It is also offering an opportunity for Africa where the young population is booming. Germany has proposed a Marshall Plan for Africa, except has no proven ability of capacity building (as can be seen in challenges for immigrants);but China does, Pakistan needs to learn from Chinese about capacity building.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869522">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869522">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4869728"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">J Y</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T03:12:42+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T03:12:42+05:00">May 18, 2017 03:12am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ram Chinese government does not recognize duel citizenship. If one has a citizenship from a country other than China, then he/she automatically lose Chinese citizenship. </p> <p>There is not need to spread fear.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869728">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869728">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4869857"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Vijay B.</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T05:21:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T05:21:48+05:00">May 18, 2017 05:21am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Syed How do you manage to get in more than the prescribed 1000 words? I sure cannot, and would sure like to know the trick. Thanks</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869857">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869857">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4869910"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Vijay B.</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T06:23:01+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T06:23:01+05:00">May 18, 2017 06:23am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Referring to the acquisition of The Pakistan Stock Exchange and K Electric by China, the article says "In fact, CPEC is only the opening of the door. What comes through once that door has been opened is difficult to forecast." That, plus all the hordes of Chinese having the empowerment to enter Pakistan w/o a visa at will, would be sufficient cause to shy away from any deal like this one.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869910">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869910">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4869915"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Vijay B.</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T06:25:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T06:25:12+05:00">May 18, 2017 06:25am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Referring to the acquisition of The Pakistan Stock Exchange and K Electric by China, the article says "In fact, CPEC is only the opening of the door. What comes through once that door has been opened is difficult to forecast." That, plus all the hordes of Chinese having the empowerment to enter Pakistan w/o a visa at will, would be sufficient cause to shy away from any deal like this one.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869915">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4869915">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4870038"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Santosh</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T07:49:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T07:49:57+05:00">May 18, 2017 07:49am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Nice dream! :)</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4870038">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4870038">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4870099"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Santosh</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T08:06:30+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T08:06:30+05:00">May 18, 2017 08:06am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Pakistan should've made a contract with China for no loan repayment and frozen interest until Pakistan gets $500 million or more daily income from CPEC. If China is so sure about the massive global success of CPEC, it would agree immediately.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4870099">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4870099">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4870574"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">NILESH raj</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T10:12:12+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T10:12:12+05:00">May 18, 2017 10:12am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>This is trap for Pakistan, be careful otherwise create monopoly of china in Pakistan land, benefit of CPEC is only for Chinese companies only, not any one else.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4870574">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4870574">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4874691"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Salim</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T19:00:31+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T19:00:31+05:00">May 18, 2017 07:00pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Read out the story of Srilanka loudly and clearly before venturing into this would be blunder....beware of the T&C's ...this is not a soft loan....China has a typical stratergy of extending billions and make the borrower inefficient to repay...in turn they will demand the controlling equity of the invested infraprojects...we would ultimately have to agree for this.....please please please turn away from this trap...they have vested interest in keeping Gwadar with them....i fear it would be another Hambantota of Srilanka..</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4874691">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4874691">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4874832"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">bharat</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T19:21:58+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T19:21:58+05:00">May 18, 2017 07:21pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@tahir saleem </p> <p>India has the worlds fastest growing economy, highest FDI received in 1 year and the worlds 3 largest economy by PPP. Its doing well </p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4874832">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4874832">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4874841"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Muhammad Afzal</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T19:22:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T19:22:56+05:00">May 18, 2017 07:22pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>CPEC brings the Russian dream getting an access to warm water will be realized. Pakistan should not allow China's help other than roads and Power. Let the Pakistan businessman create the rest. Pakistani's are smart people.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4874841">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4874841">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4875535"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">guy_de_bong</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T21:24:09+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T21:24:09+05:00">May 18, 2017 09:24pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ash, Have no doubt about that !</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4875535">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4875535">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4876049"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ravi</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-18T23:25:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-18T23:25:48+05:00">May 18, 2017 11:25pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>I wished and every Pakistani would agree with me that CPEC project should have only financing and technology from China or any other global stakeholder but not manpower which is plenty skilled/ unskilled in Pakistan, If need be get training organised by principal. Foreign companies need to be open for inspection per local laws, taxes and compliance of all labor laws but No exactly zero participation in agriculture land, promotion, etc....</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4876049">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4876049">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4876622"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">sohail ahmed </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T05:20:27+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T05:20:27+05:00">May 19, 2017 05:20am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>An eye opening report thank you for sharing the facts good job. I am a textiles manufacture having textile mill in karachi with distribution centers in USA . I believe if 25% of the plan executed it will be a very positive impact on Pakistan . I am also planning to build 12 full service hotels in Pakistan , After the next election. Once again thank and good job. regards sohail Ahmed</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4876622">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4876622">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4877153"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">umar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T09:14:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T09:14:22+05:00">May 19, 2017 09:14am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Seems like what the country should have done by herself for herself is being done by the outsider for his own self.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4877153">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4877153">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4877527"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Majid khan</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T10:55:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T10:55:28+05:00">May 19, 2017 10:55am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@bryan Joseph good analysis</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4877527">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4877527">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4878309"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Ravi Sankar Katragadda</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T14:07:59+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T14:07:59+05:00">May 19, 2017 02:07pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>After so much of discussion we are not clear about the benefits,problems etc. Now leaving alone China, Pakistan, India issues let's think about something entirely different. The OBOR project is about massive industries,infrastrure and consumerism. Big project after industrial revolution, post 2nd war growth in science and consumerism, weaponisation leading to massive environmental damage. Now again another boost in the same direction. Should the mankind think about cutting down on consumerism, use natural resources with care, simplify our life style, get into more labour intensive agriculture rather than taking away jobs in village, not fight for markets, slow down population growth etc. Concentrate and spend more on ecofriendly energy, reforestation, water conservation. Should we be desiring this or all that said in OBOR. This is different from usual India -Pakistan issue. It is for the whole world.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4878309">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4878309">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4878340"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Faisal Malik</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T14:18:21+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T14:18:21+05:00">May 19, 2017 02:18pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Is CPEC the only strategy of growth for Pakistan? Why no work has been done by the planning commission/finance ministry to devise otehr growth plans and also HR development strategies for the country?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4878340">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4878340">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4878863"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">qamar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T16:29:53+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T16:29:53+05:00">May 19, 2017 04:29pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ahamd salute to our educated visionary leadership.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4878863">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4878863">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4879009"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">abhishek</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T16:59:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T16:59:28+05:00">May 19, 2017 04:59pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>My friends, every country has the right to choose it's path and live with the results- good or bad.</p> <p>Why should we Indians be bothered about it ?</p> <p>Today, empires are built not by guns but by commerce and industry.(as china is showing)</p> <p>Let us worry about making our own country more developed and our countrymen prosperous!</p> <p>If CPEC works for pakistan, it is good for the pakistani people and hence for the entire region.</p> <p>If it doesn't, it doesn't. </p> <p>Rather than being worried about (possible) Sinification and chinese takeover of Pakistan, let us simply focus on making our own country resilient enough to be immune to any such developments in its neighbourhood!</p> <p>Whatever the underlying reasons for pakistan's acceptance of CPEC, it is, ultimately, their country.</p> <p>Our advising them is meaningless and only gives the impression of pettiness.</p> <p>We are much bigger than that.</p> <p>all the best my neighbours from pakistan. We shall watch with interest!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4879009">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4879009">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4879251"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Last one bamon</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T17:58:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T17:58:48+05:00">May 19, 2017 05:58pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Jamil Soomro, NEW YORK CITY Gud luck paskitan</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4879251">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4879251">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4879676"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Bakhtiar </span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T19:56:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T19:56:55+05:00">May 19, 2017 07:56pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Dwaraka nath Prejudgin Pakistani entrepreneurs are nothing but tax, gas and power thieves who have been fattened through taxless and completely unrecord Afghan trade. They can't do business with anybody except to steal from the minority provinces! So they've no worries till they calling the shots in Punjab!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4879676">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4879676">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4879913"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">BAXAR</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-19T20:59:33+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-19T20:59:33+05:00">May 19, 2017 08:59pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Muhammad Afzal "Let the Pakistan businessman create the rest."As though they ever created anything except tax exemptions, government contract, cheap labor, and so on. Just name a product created by local businessmen that is in demand in the world. They are not going to create anything in the future. Let people who know how to do things, actually do it.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4879913">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4879913">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4880625"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Noor Muhammad Kasuri</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T03:39:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T03:39:22+05:00">May 20, 2017 03:39am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Vice of people</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4880625">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4880625">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4881383"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Rizwan Zafar</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T10:13:23+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T10:13:23+05:00">May 20, 2017 10:13am</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>Its really shocking!!!China is everywhere.What about Pakistanis since it's our land.Pakistan seems to be a testing laboratory for China.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4881383">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4881383">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4882461"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Wen shengli</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T15:58:03+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T15:58:03+05:00">May 20, 2017 03:58pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@bryan Joseph You are really correct. If Pakistan now have 5 million engineers and 50 million technicians, with help of 100 billions of USD ODI(assumed they are available overnight), Pakistan cam immediate jump on the bandwagon of fast growth!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882461">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882461">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4882568"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Wen shengli</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T16:28:15+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T16:28:15+05:00">May 20, 2017 04:28pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Iftekhar Mahmood China now have a big headache due surplus produce, millions of tons of wheat and corn are getting rotten in our granaries, what a shame! Billions of poultry and millions of husbandry still cannot waste these surplus. We meant not to feed on your produce, we just hope our Pak brother shall not run short of food and spare more manpower and effort on national industrialization. God bless Pakisttan!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882568">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882568">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4882585"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Wen shengli</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T16:31:56+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T16:31:56+05:00">May 20, 2017 04:31pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Rizwan Zafar You are actually wrong. China has been everywhere for last 20 years before you sense it now in Pakistan. Are all the others crazy or foolish? Why don't keep away from China? Please think twice!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882585">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882585">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4882679"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Wen shengli</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T16:51:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T16:51:57+05:00">May 20, 2017 04:51pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@BAXAR Sorry to note this. What's more imperative now is Industry 4.0 has got underway in many countries, whereby AI & VR will intellectualize production by machine in place of manpower and deplete the value of manpower or cheap labour. China is combating the trap of middle income, while Pak also need to overcome the trap of low income. Pak cannot fly before knowing to jump. CPEC is an vehicle for this purpose. There is a bleak assumption that failure in this round of industrialization will mean being completely marginalized in next future 50 years.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882679">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882679">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4882746"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Wen shengli</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T17:11:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T17:11:48+05:00">May 20, 2017 05:11pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Ravi Sankar Katragadda Lucky Ravi, I am sure you are a big landlord or a technocrat with a fat salary or income from the land, cause your assumption is so idyllic! But how about millions of villagers, esp. tenants? Can they earn a decent living by tilling your land, or dwelling under your roof or going begging? Are you willing to donate all your belongings or even half of them to poor people? Would you exercise austerity in your daily life and donate whatever else unnecessary to poor people?</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882746">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882746">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4882759"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Wen shengli</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T17:15:39+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T17:15:39+05:00">May 20, 2017 05:15pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@umar Pakistan can turn down China offer at his own will. OBOR is implemented by mutual consent, not forced acceptance.</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882759">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882759">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4882969"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Wen shengli</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T17:52:34+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T17:52:34+05:00">May 20, 2017 05:52pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@Usman You are so ignorant of China, let me brief you: China enterprises, even government ones, they borrow money from banks and repay the capital and interests. Simply put, loans for real state development @ annual interest about 9%, for infrastructure 6%, for railway 4.9%, all baseline rates. These enterprises to China government are like sons to father. So, actually Pak received much better package!!!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882969">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4882969">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="comment pb-4 mb-4 border--bottom" id="4884180"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-11"> <div class=""> <span class="comment__author size-four caps float-left text--gray">Wen shengli</span> <span class="timeago comment__date caps size-four pb-2" title="2017-05-20T22:19:40+05:00"><span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2017-05-20T22:19:40+05:00">May 20, 2017 10:19pm</span></span> </div> <div dir="auto" class="comment__body size-six clearfix"><p>@John I doubt the intent and target of this report. I sensed the evil & viciousness in its context!</p> </div> <div class=""> <div class="button button--social" title="Recommend this comment"> <span class="button__label votejs__cast px-2 text--gray caps" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4884180">Recommend</span><span class="button__count votejs__count text--gray" data-vote-key="1333101/up-4884180">0</span> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  </section> <div class="text-center py-4"><div class="mb-4"> <a href="/web/20180224165132/https://www.dawn.com/" class=""> <h1 class="text-hide logo mx-auto mt-2 logo--small logo--small"> DAWN.COM </h1> </a></div><p style="max-width:100%;">Copyright © 2018</p><p style="max-width:100%;">Scribe Publishing Platform</p> </div> <footer> <script src="//web.archive.org/web/20180224165132js_/https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/blockadblock/3.2.1/blockadblock.min.js" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <div class="pt-2 px-2 mb-2 clearfix">   <div class="ad " aria-hidden="true"> <div class="js-ad clearfix" style="max-width:728px;padding-bottom:12.362637362637%;text-align:center;margin:0 auto;overflow:hidden;"> <div class="radWrapper ad__wrapper"> <div id="div-gpt-ad-1509519280329-0" class="ad__wrapper__slot" style="width:728px;position:absolute"> <script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1509519280329-0'); 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