Explanation

Karakar pass is located in: Hindu Kush, KPK

1. Khyber Pass 

connects: Peshawar to Kabul

connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan

Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

13. Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

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Explanation

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is expected to be fully operational by 2030.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a series of energy and infrastructure projects, some of which connect China’s Xinjiang to Gwadar.

Initiated in mid-2013 and formally launched in April 20, 2015.

CPEC is generally described as a $46 billion package of Chinese aid.

Explanation

In 2020, most completed projects under CPEC were related to the road infrastructure, improving connectivity between Pakistan and China.

Major road projects like Hazara Motorway and parts of the Western Route were key achievements in this sector.

Explanation

The Karakoram Highway is a key route in CPEC.

It connecting Pakistan with China through the Khunjerab Pass.

It is often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” due to its high-altitude engineering.

Explanation

CPEC was formally launched on 20 Arpil 2015 with the value of $46 billion.

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework of regional connectivity.

China Pakistan Economic Corridor is journey towards economic rationalization in the globalized world.

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Explanation

In 2023, CPEC entered Phase II, focusing on industrialization, socio-economic development, and agriculture after completing Early Harvest Projects.

This phase emphasizes high-quality growth through special economic zones, industrial parks, and science & technology initiatives.

Explanation

Primary Goal of CPEC:

A flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CPEC focuses on infrastructure and energy development in Pakistan.

Key projects include highways (e.g., Karakoram Highway), ports (Gwadar), and power plants (coal, solar, hydro).

Explanation

Originally valued at $46 billion, the value of CPEC projects was $62 billion as of 2020.

By 2022, Chinese investment in Pakistan had risen to $65 billion.

China refers to this project as the revival of the Silk Road.

CPEC is a collection of infrastructure projects that are under construction throughout Pakistan since 2013.

Explanation

• China Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework for regional connectivity. CPEC  not only benefits China and Pakistan, but also has a positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan, the Central Asian Republic, and the region.
  
• CEPAC Established in 22 May 2013 (9 years ago)
• Budget China Development Bank
• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
• Silk Road Fund

Explanation

CPEC aims to build highways, railways, and pipelines linking Gwadar to Kashgar (Xinjiang).

The total length of the corridor is approximately 2700 km.

It's a key part of China–Pakistan relations.