China and Economic Development in South Asia: A Case Study of Balochistan

Sino-Pak economic cooperation is logical, as both are physical neighbours. To approach China there is no need to take toll of 7000 nautical miles. The Chinese expertise has carried out mega projects in her northern part Balochistan. Above all she remained with Pakistan in odd and even times. In globalized world each state has to prove her metals at economic front, Pakistan a Third World country is no exception to this motivation. It implies that the economic development in regions like Pakistan particularly in Balochistan is dependent on external factors (the provision of capital and know how). China (the fastest growing economy of the world) and South Asia have symbiotic relations. Her existence is a balancing factor when South Asia is looked upon by international community favoring some states e.g. trade and civil-nuclear deal between India and America creating inequity with in the region. The question that why the Chinese investors and experts are targeted in Balochistan? This question is important to address as the economic development in Balochistan is dependent on external resources and is vital for the development of Pakistan. This study intends to manage the dynamics of economic cooperation versus obstruction politics for the greater development of Balochistan vis-à-vis Sino-Pak economic cooperation.