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US anti-Pakistan rhetoric amid realities of CPEC
US perceives OBOR as manifestation of Beijing asserting regional leadership.
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One Belt, One Road: Why does the CPEC brand matter?
It can bring goodwill even to a poorly conceived project
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Fighting corruption: the call for public procurement reforms
PPRA rules need amending to align with United Nations Commission on International Trade Law 2011
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One Belt, One Road Forum: a black-tie affair?
Unclear strategic bits of initiative paint a vague picture of overall projects
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Looking down the One Belt, One Road
With what is termed the ‘Chinese Marshall Plan’, initiative might realise the dream of regional economic stability
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CPEC portfolio keeps increasing, but does it really add value?
Drawing parallels with Chinese investments in developing economies teaches valuable lessons
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Can Pakistan’s infrastructure spending spree help win the economic marathon?
It might seem like a perfect strategy but carries long-term consequences for the country
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Public-private partnership on CPEC vital for sufficient funding
Comprehensive legal frame work can help improve success ratio of such projects
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Pakistan Development Fund: Billions in hand, none in the works
Despite having money, the PDF has not created any economic impact
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Fifty shades of contracting mega projects in Pakistan
Among other problems, unscrupulous contractors often submit low bids to win contract









