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CPEC 2.0: $8.5B Investment Boosts Sustainable Growth

10/28/2025

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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters Phase 2 under the Action Plan 2025–2029, prioritizing smaller, sustainable projects after a surge in exports.
The plan includes financing for the Karakoram Highway and ML-1 railway and 21 business agreements worth $8.5 billion.
The plan aims to modernize industry, develop agriculture, expand digital connectivity, and revive cultural exchanges while addressing security concerns to make Gwadar a functional trade hub under CPEC 2.0.

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Story summary

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters Phase 2 under the Action Plan 2025–2029, prioritizing smaller, sustainable projects after a surge in exports.
The plan includes financing for the Karakoram Highway and ML-1 railway and 21 business agreements worth $8.5 billion.
The plan aims to modernize industry, develop agriculture, expand digital connectivity, and revive cultural exchanges while addressing security concerns to make Gwadar a functional trade hub under CPEC 2.0.