PCI Conference Highlights Gwadar’s Role in Regional Connectivity
The PCI Conference emphasized Pakistan’s role as a regional connectivity hub, linking South Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf, and China. President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted Gwadar as the key to transforming landlocked nations into trade-linked economies. Senator Mushahid Hussain praised CPEC’s impact, attracting $26 billion in investments and positioning Gwadar as a major transit hub. Experts, diplomats, and policymakers discussed trade, tourism, and economic growth. The conference also unveiled reports on CPEC’s benefits and Pakistan’s religious tourism sector, reinforcing the country’s strategic significance.