A Chinese company has shut down its Gwadar operations, saying business difficulties forced it to stop and lay off workers. The abrupt closure is raising fresh concerns for Pakistan as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China, highlighting the fragility of overseas projects tied to investment and economic momentum.
Gwadar Port is under pressure from two fronts as Baloch insurgents reportedly carry out a rare maritime attack while Pakistan and Afghanistan tensions flare. Islamabad’s cross-border operations have deepened mistrust, disrupting trade routes that feed CPEC. With security threats rising from the sea and instability on land, Gwadar’s role as a regional gateway is increasingly at risk.
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