No Passengers, No Planes, No Benefit: Pakistan’s Mysterious New Airport
Pakistan’s New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), a $240 million project fully funded by China, stands as a grand yet perplexing infrastructure development. Built in the southwestern province of Balochistan, this modern airport has the capacity to handle 400,000 passengers annually. However, in a city with a population of merely 90,000 people and little existing air traffic, the project raises more questions than answers. With no planes, no passengers, and seemingly no immediate benefit, many wonder: why was this airport built, and when will it truly serve its purpose?
