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Gwadar Airport Opens to Silence Amid Local Struggles

2/25/2025

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Pakistan's New Gwadar International Airport, a $240 million investment from China, opened in October 2024 but stands eerily empty, with no flights or passengers. Situated in Balochistan, it serves a struggling population of 90,000 grappling with water shortages and security concerns. Locals voice their frustrations, feeling sidelined as the airport seems to favor Chinese interests over their own.

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Pakistan's New Gwadar International Airport, a $240 million investment from China, opened in October 2024 but stands eerily empty, with no flights or passengers. Situated in Balochistan, it serves a struggling population of 90,000 grappling with water shortages and security concerns. Locals voice their frustrations, feeling sidelined as the airport seems to favor Chinese interests over their own.