Pakistan’s newly built New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), a $240 million project funded by China, remains non-operational months after its completion. Despite its state-of-the-art infrastructure, no commercial flights have landed, raising concerns about its viability.
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Security risks, lack of connectivity, and Gwadar’s weak infrastructure have stalled operations. The city is not connected to Pakistan’s national power grid and relies on imported electricity, further complicating airport functionality. Critics argue the project primarily serves Chinese interests under CPEC rather than benefiting local residents.
With no flights and minimal job creation for locals, Gwadar’s grand airport remains a silent monument to unrealized ambitions.
