Dr. Talat Wizarat (IR Expert, Professor and HoD Center for Policy and Area Studies Department Karachi University):

The geographical location of Balochistan makes it an important region. The construction of a deep-water port at Gwadar has the potential of bringing globalization to the region in an exponential manner. The building of Gwadar port and the development of Balochistan under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is going to be a game changer for Pakistan’s socio-economic development. A fully operational Gwadar port will enhance Pakistan’s commercial activities and its connectivity with central Asia, Afghanistan, China and with the rest of the world. Therefore, CPEC has enhanced the significance of the Balochistan province. PTI led government has complete support of the youth and it can play a significant role to engage the youth of Balochistan in productive activities by providing them quality education and job opportunities. The Gwadar port has exceptional potential to bring economic prosperity in Pakistan. India is found to be involved in inciting insurgencies and encouraging the extremist elements, which are involved in the subversive activities against Pakistan.