Geopolitics of Energy: Pakistan-China Energy and Economic Corridor for Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan

Abstract

The growing energy partnership between China and Pakistan is one of the most promising avenues for reducing poverty in Pakistan. This China-Pakistan Energy Cooperation has a strong potential to address the energy crisis in Pakistan that is a high priority. Opportunities for energy cooperation, such as building power plants, transmission lines, and other infrastructure, have expanded due to this partnership. The collaboration in this arena has helped reduce poverty and boost economic growth in Pakistan by giving the country access to abundant and low-cost energy resources. This paper tries to explore China’s cooperation in building energy infrastructure in Pakistan and a paradigm shift towards renewable energy resources such as hydel, coal, solar, wind and nuclear will reduce its reliance on the Gulf States. The objective of this paper is to investigate China and Pakistan's energy cooperation after realizing its potential that can help reduce poverty in Pakistan. The discussion, analysis and findings indicate that energy security will reduce poverty and lead to economic prosperity in Pakistan.