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Smokes of death

Sahiwal Coal Power Project in Qadirabad, Sahiwal Punjab is a mega coal project that is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The purpose of this project has been to overcome the energy shortage in Pakistan and both governments were to complete the project with an investment of $1.8 billion.

Here arises a question. While it is all good that Pakistan does need such projects to fulfill its growing energy needs, but at what cost? Millions are at risk of flooding already due to the glacier melting that is underway as a result of the government’s lack of consideration to environmental prospects of policymaking as well as no policies being drafted to check the an increased downpour of water as a result. The little word of warning systems being installed funded by the Green Climate Fund in the 24 valleys in northern Pakistan between 2018 and 2022 is also yet to be completed because of the differences between the partners- UN Development Programme-Pakistan and the Federal Ministry for Climate Change.[1] The ongoing situation with regards to COVID-19 and the shift in priorities has only led to further ignorance.

A lot of you might be wondering why is this article targeting the Sahiwal energy project. The answer to that is that Sahiwal is situated in the most fertile belt of land to existing in Punjab and people living around Sahiwal as a result have been indulged in farming generationally. Constructing such a mega project in the middle of this fertile belt has led to people complaining about drinking water pollution as well as a great loss of fertile land. Doctors working in a medical camp set up in the region in October 2019 also reports that there has been a significant increase in cases of people suffering from breathing problems.[2]

Moving on, let's talk about coal as a source of energy. It is no hidden knowledge that it is one of the most hazardous and polluting forms of energy is known to man. For the sake of perspective, Coal-fired power plants emit 84 of 187 hazardous air pollutants identified by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency [3]. So while other countries are finding ways to decrease their carbon footprint, Pakistan was able to construct a coal-fired power plant on the most fertile belt of land in the country with the assistance of China, one of the largest exporters of renewable energy and equipment related to sustainable energy purposes[4]. That would be probably the most ironic line you came across today.

We can go on and talk about how bad this can be statistically but what does it translate to for the people of Sahiwal who might not be able to understand the language in which their lives and those of their future generations have been put in jeopardy. The after-effects of all this ranging from disease and unsafe drinking water might in the future lead to people leaving the area and settling elsewhere which might consequently result in a dramatic loss of fertile, wealth-generating community associated with the land in question. The increased emissions boosted by this project would lead to an accelerated glacier melting, rise in temperatures, and countless other impacts on the nation for which the government has little planned.

We can state for the sake of the fact that the whole project is now a thing of the past that the government overlooked the future for the short-term benefits of the project but it is important for it to be debated upon that what actually went wrong? Who were the stakeholders and policymakers from the Pakistani side that could not see the clear pothole of future losses while making the decision on the matter? The way most people see it is that the ordinary people, in this case, the farmers of Sahiwal had no say in the whole decision- making process. They were not educated about the possible outcomes of the project nor were they empowered enough to do something about it even if they were sufficiently aware of the impending crisis. The unfortunate result of all this is that while the elitist part of our society is educated about the climate issue, it chooses to ignore it because they like to remain in the a bubble that a coal powerplant in Sahiwal is a problem of the poor farmers who are already destined to live a life of poverty and environment should be the least of their concerns. However, they missed the point that sooner or later the destructive plant that sprouts out of their seeds of ignorance will in a matter of years entangle the whole country.

[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/millions-risk-melting-pakistan-glaciers-raise-flood-fears-200609033202702.html

[2] https://www.dawn.com/news/1522388

[3] https://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/sources-of-exposure/power-plants#:~:text=Coal%2Dfired%20power%20plants%20emit,to%20the%20National%20Toxicology%20Program.&text=Exposure%20to%20coal%20power%20plant,%2C%20skin%2C%20and%20breathing%20passages.

[4] https://www.eria.org/RPR_FY2012_No.26_chapter_4.pdf

[cpecnews-blog]

China invites more countries to join CPEC

BEIJING: China's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang on Monday stated that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an "open initiative", inviting more nations to participate parts from the project on the "principle of equality and voluntarism". 

Commenting about the commissioning of a power plant built by China and Qatar at Karachi, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Geng Shuang told a press briefing that Qatar's participation revealed that the CPEC is available for third country participation.

He further said; "The Chinese side is happy with the performance of this plant. I think this will play a positive role in supplying energy and deliver benefits to individuals of Pakistan."

The initial unit of this 1320-MW coal-fired energy plant at Port Qasim was inaugurated on November 29.

The Port Qasim plant has been developed together by the Power China Resources Limited and Qatar's Al-Mirqab Capital. It's the second major energy project under the CPEC.

"This is the first job participated by the third country. It shows that the CPEC is an open source initiative. We are willing to explore the involvement of more nations with the principle of equality and voluntarism," Geng said.

[market-researchm]

Precast Concrete Market Driver Analysis, Technology Overview and Segmentation Forecasts, 2025

The scope of the global Precast Concrete Market was appreciated by US$ 78.44 billion in the year 2016. Development in metropolitan inhabitants is a most important megatrend. It is converting the construction business in maximum nations. Additionally, demand for reasonably priced accommodation is growing, together with increasing demand for transportation and service substructures. This, sequentially, is expected to boost the market above the approaching years. The precast concrete market is estimated to develop by a CAGR of 6.1% for the period of prediction.

The precast concrete market on the source of Type of End Use could span Infrastructure, Housing, Non-Housing. Housing is the biggest end-use subdivision in the market. Growing people of intermediate class, everywhere the world is producing substantial demand for reasonably priced accommodation. Government resourcefulness to back housing for the poor and intermediate class residents are likely to additionally shoot the market. The subdivision of Non-Housing is likely to record the speedy development percentage owing to growing usage of precast concrete in the creation of a non-housing set of buildings, hospitals, universities, offices spaces, hotels, education institutes, and malls.

The precast concrete industry on the source of Type of Product could span Water & Waste Handling Products, Architectural Building Components, Transportation Products, Structural Building Components, and Others. The subdivision of Structural Building Components is likely to form the speedily developing type of product in the market of precast concrete due to wide-ranging usage in housing and non-housing constructions. The subdivision of Transportation is to some of the most important sectors, due to several projects started by governments everywhere the world. OBOR and CPEC are approximate of the developments started by the Chinese government to expand the nation’s logistical abilities.

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In Water & Waste Handling products, precast concrete has been utilized for many years. Water handling products are utilized to transport water from dams to metropolises and waste handling products are utilized to the transferal of sewage from metropolises to sewage handling units. Enlargement of metropolises and construction of new-fangled smart cities are anticipated to activate the demand for these categories of products.

The precast concrete market on the source of Area concerning Trades in terms of intake, Profits, Market stake, and Development percentage of precast concrete could span North America [U.S.], Central & South America [Brazil], Europe [France, Germany, U.K., Italy], Asia Pacific [India, Japan, China, South Korea], and the Middle East &Africa [Saudi Arabia].

By the source of geography, the Asia Pacific is expected to be the most important provincial market above the following a small number of years. Speedily increasing inhabitants in the area have headed to substantial demand for reasonably priced accommodation. Growing per head earnings in emerging nations, particularly in India and China, is also estimated to activate growth in housing and non-housing structure.

The renewal of the housing subdivision in industrialized states, for example, Germany, the U.S., and the U.K. are likely to motivate the market in these areas. The Middle East and Africa [MEA] are one of the speedily developing provincial markets due to their enormous construction subdivision. Several megaprojects in the province, for example, the jumbo city named NEOM in Saudi Arabia and huge football stadiums in Qatar for FIFA World Cup 2022, are expected to upsurge demand for precast concrete in the area. Likewise, the erection of the multistory buildings and non-natural desert islands in Dubai is projected to motivate the provincial market above the period of prediction.

The statement revises Trades in terms of intake of precast concrete in the market; particularly in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, Middle East & Africa. It concentrates on the topmost companies operating in these regions. The market is extremely modest such as it comprises together international and native companies. Some of the important companies operating in the precast concrete on an international basis are Boral Limited, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., and LafargeHolcim.

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Title: Chinese World Order and Pakistan: Emerging Trends and Prospects

Abstract:

               Economic recession of 2009 marked the end of the US dominance in the world. The subsequent period brought transition in the global order. China stepped forward by taking “Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)”, establishing Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and creating alternative forums to engage various regions by assuming a global role. Chinese World Order here is not aimed at referring to the world dominated by China but Chinese sphere of influence with its greater role. Pakistan’s profile has improved with success against terrorism, Chinese investment and interest by other countries to invest under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). CPEC is a flagship project of BRI which enables Pakistan’s growth and extend it economic integration with China. Pakistan’s close partnership with China enables it to play a greater political role in South Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, the Islamic world and the world at large.

Weblink: https://www.gssrjournal.com/article/Chinese-World-Order-and-Pakistan-Emerging-Trends-and-Prospects

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"Impact Assessment Report on CPEC Demand Trades and its Outcomes"

Researchers and Authors:

Shamsa Nizamuddin,

Bilal Chaudhry,

Ali Hamza,

Arifeen Ashraf,

Madeeha Syed

Published by: R2V (Private) Limited, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2016

Full book in PDF format, 229 pages, 6.08 MB, shared via Mega Drive link.

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Topic: China Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Complex Interdependence

Abstract:

               Presented in the late 70s, the theory of Complex Interdependence is in line with the contemporary scenario of international politics. International politics has given up the traditional approaches of hard power. Non-state actors now serve as significant stakeholders in world peace. This paper examines CPEC along the framework of Complex Interdependence. China will build a network of roads, railways and highways across Pakistan, contributing to infrastructure development and economic growth. The notion that China and Pakistan are “iron brothers” is popular among the diplomatic circles of both states. Both states share military, diplomatic and strategic ties. However, the economic ties could not be realized to the full potential as contacts at the societal level are minimal. CPEC possesses the ability to bridge these gaps and transform the relation into “Complex Interdependence”.

Weblink: http://www.grrjournal.com/article/China-Pakistan-Economic-Corridor-and-the-Complex-Interdependence

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[marketresearchandsurvey]

Spools Market: Latest Trends and Forecast Analysis

Wire & cables industry plays a vital role in shaping the world infrastructure. The global wire & cable industry is rapidly growing due to the emerging markets ramping up their digital infrastructure developments and developed world is renovating its age old infrastructure for power transmission & distribution and telecommunication. Wire & cable packaging industry witnessed changing trends during last few years. Safety issues such as fire hazards, damage of fibre optic cables etc. are demanding high-end sophisticated packaging for wire & cables.

Spools: Market Dynamics

Growing trends of transforming traditional age old infrastructure to digital is driving the global wire & cables industry, which in turn drives the global spools market. Governments’ emphasis on digital infrastructure developments also influences the above mentioned factor. Growing safety concerns on fire hazards and breaking up of cables during transportation demands high durability and efficient spools. Shipping space optimization is the major concern of wire and cable industries face today. Spools with modern technology touch are addressing this aforementioned issue. Growing demand for renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy, where challenge is to efficiently store and transfer the power demands reliable, durable and efficient spools, which is driving the global spools market.

Load weight optimization, where lightweight wooden, plastic or rigid cardboard spools are used to bundle the wire and cables. Materials used by many spool manufacturers are 100% recyclable, which reduces carbon footprint considerably, which is driving the growth of spools market. To reduce the packaging costs wire & cable industry manufacturers are started to use returnable spools, which is another driving force of the spools market. Unorganized spools market has a considerable market share in global spools market. Unorganized spools manufacturers lack skilled labours, infrastructure and technology, which is restraining the overall growth of the global spools market. Indian spools market is the hotspot among the emerging markets.

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India spools market has a strong growth potential due to its rapidly growing infrastructure developments such as Make in India, Smart City and Sagarmala Projects. China is the second pick among emerging markets where it is investing heavily in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is estimated to be more than US$ 50 billion project and One Belt One Road (OBOR). Adding to these developments, there are many other infrastructure developments going alongside in aerospace, electronics and semiconductor and automotive industries.

Spools: Market Segmentation

The global spools market is segmented on the basis of material type, technology and end use. On the basis of end-use, the global spools market is segmented into building & construction, power transformation & distribution, telecommunications, automotive, electronics & semiconductor, textile, and others. On the basis of material, the global spools market is segmented into wood, plastic, metal and cardboard. Wood and plastic together, are expected to dominate the overall global spools market, due to their lightweight and durability. Cardboard spools are used extensively in lightweight applications. On the basis of technology, the global spools market is segmented into returnable and non-returnable.

Spools: Key players

Some of the players in the global Spools market are Sonoco Products Company, Carris Reels, Inc., Vikas Spool Private Limited (VSPL), Pontrilas Group Packaging Ltd, Bobbins India, HI-TECH PLAST, Ace Metal, Inc., and others.

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Imran Khan CPEC Diplomacy: Remodelling Trade Politics between Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia and China

Ensuring that Pakistan does not snuggle up too much to Iran has become even more crucial for Saudi Arabia as it seeks after Jamal Khashoggi’s death to enhance its indispensability to Trump’s effort to isolate and cripple Iran economically.

Dr. James M. Dorsey

Monday, 29 October 2018 10:44 GMT

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      Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan lands in Beijing on November 3, the latest head of government to seek a renegotiation of commercial terms and/or focus of projects related to China’s infrastructure and energy-driven Belt and Road initiative. He follows in the footsteps of his Malaysian counterpart, Mahathir Mohamad has suspended US$26 billion in Chinese-funded projects; while Myanmar is negotiating a significant scaling back of a Chinese-funded port project on the Bay of Bengal from one that would cost US$ 7.3 billion to a more modest development that would cost US$1.3 billion in a bid to avoid shouldering an unsustainable debt. China has also witnessed pushback and rising anti-Chinese sentiment in countries as far flung as Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Denmark.

Khan’s insistence on expanding the focus of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, a US$45 billion plus Belt and Road crown jewel, to include agriculture, manufacturing, and job creation takes on added significance as Pakistan seeks an approximately US$8 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout to help it avert a financial crisis and discusses with Saudi Arabia investments of up to US$10 billion in investments that would be separate but associated with CPEC.

In doing so, Khan is manoeuvring multiple minefields that stretch from likely demands by the International Monetary Fund IMF and the United States for transparency on the financial nuts and bolts of CPEC projects to compliance with requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international anti-money laundering and terrorism finance watchdog that has threatened to blacklist Pakistan, to managing relations with Saudi Arabia at time that the kingdom’s international standing hangs in the balance as a result of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Read full article in attachment or at http://studies.aljazeera.net/en/reports/2018/10/imran-khan-cpec-diplomacy-remodelling-trade-politics-pakistan-iran-saudi-arabia-chin-181029102924737.html

[cpecnews-blog]

Pak China Economic Corridor (CPEC) Map...!

[cpecnews-blog]

CPEC, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework of regional connectivity. CPEC will not only benefit China and Pakistan but will have positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan, India, Central Asian Republic, and the region( if they wants to be part of it). The enhancement of geographical linkages having improved road, rail and air transportation system with frequent and free exchanges of growth and people to people contact, enhancing understanding through academic, cultural, regional knowledge, activity of higher amount of flow of trade and businesses, developing and moving energy to have more great optimistic businesses and enhancement of co-operation by win win model will result in well connected, integrated region of communicated destiny, harmony & development.

[cpecnews-blog]

CPEC is a game changer for the world..!!

[grrjournal]

Topic: Regional Security Implications of ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

Abstract:

                CPEC is the first of the Belt and Road Initiative’s (BRI) six envisioned corridors and the flagship project connecting the belt from Kashgar with the maritime Silk Road at Gwadar Port of Pakistan. From Pakistan’s perspective, this project has been labelled “Fate Changer” for Pakistan and “Game Changer” for the entire region. CPEC is expected to bring significant economic and geo-strategic benefits for Pakistan and China. The expected investment of USD 60 billion will elevate Pakistan’s economy and security. Both the countries remain committed to see its timely completion. While CPEC offers opportunities at global, regional and domestic levels, it faces some internal and external challenges. Therefore, a comprehensive approach in realm of foreign policy initiatives, governance and security domains is required.

Weblink: http://www.grrjournal.com/article/Regional-Security-Implications-of-ChinaPakistan-Economic-Corridor-(CPEC)

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Topic: Impact of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Human Security and the Role of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)

Abstract:

               Recent history of international relations suggests that economic interdependence largely contributes to the mitigation of the major political conflicts in the world. CPEC, a flagship mega development project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has not only initiated massive development projects in Pakistan, which will eventually help in socio-economic development of Pakistan but it will also ensure regional integration. Development of Pakistan through CPEC is desirably focused on a people centric growth model that primarily seeks to resolve the issues of human security. This paper seeks to establish the relationship between economic interdependence and regional integration with human security. Furthermore, this study looks into the role of Gilgit-Baltistan, a geographical lynchpin region, in making CPEC a successful developmental project. Findings of the study suggest that the viability and success of this mega project is highly dependent on the inclusiveness of projects in terms of engaging all stakeholders and ensuring human security in the region. The fruits of this mega project are expected to be positive. This is only possible if all the different dimensions of national security, i.e. social cohesion, economic development, and political stability are ensured by the state.

Weblink: https://www.gssrjournal.com/article/Impact-of-China-Pakistan-Economic-Corridor-CPEC-on-Human-Security-and-the-Role-of-Gilgit-Baltistan-GB

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