Geopolitics
The Hollow Core of Grand Strategy: Allama Iqbal Industrial City and CPEC's Infrastructure Deficit
The Allama Iqbal Industrial City, a flagship CPEC project, has secured over $1.2 billion in investments but critically lacks basic infrastructure like water, sewage, customs facilities, and reliable utilities, severely hindering its function as an export hub. This glaring gap exposes the painful disconnect between grand strategic announcements and on-ground developmental reality, showcasing how systemic failures continue to shackle the economic potential of the Global South despite massive financial commitments.
