The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of China's Belt and Road initiative (BRI), can play a significant role in reshaping Pakistan's role in international affairs and can give a boost to China's Belt and Road initiative (BRI). The Globalization phenomenon makes the world a global village and states are now closer to each other. The cordial historical relations of China and Pakistan and its partnership for a stable economy and strategic partnership can bring development, peace, economic stability and can strengthen the strategic partnership of both countries. China and Pakistan are real stakeholders but this project has impacts that are not limited to both of these countries. This flagship project would have an impact on Central Asian States, Russia, Iran, India, and Afghanistan and it will bring more infrastructural development, economic revolution, and employment opportunity. The negative role of India and the US needs to be curbed to get all the blessings of CPEC. Moreover, it will bring the hostile states to sit at the table and resolve issues through peaceful methods to get the blessings of the flagship project. This study will focus on the security challenges and will spotlight the strategic significance of CPEC for Pakistan. Further, this research will comprehensively analyze the role of regional powers and how Pakistan can fulfill its national interests keeping in view the negative tactics adopted by hostile states. It will suggest the policy options and reforms for Pakistan. Moreover, his study will also analyze the other arrangements through which Pakistan can achieve the maximum advantages from CPEC and BRI.
Key words: Global ,Critical , Security ,Challenges , Pakistan
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