Abstract
Development is one of the methods for understanding a region's nature and well-being; it has also been used to determine a region's civilizational patterns. China Pakistan's economic corridor is a major initiative aimed at developing the country through mutual interest and trade. Balochistan in general and Southern Balochistan in particular - Kech, Gwadar and Panjgur districts- has been ignored, development ratio in these districts has remained less than other parts of Pakistan. In this research article, the development projects in these areas of Balochistan have been explored with new approaches. Makran region has been under the threat of terrorism after 2006 and all the focus remained was to tackle the terrorism. With the China Pakistan Economic Corridor project and the Gwadar deep seaport as the focal point and one of the most important parts of the project, the region's worth is boosted and the government is compelled to develop the region. These new development efforts, which have been initiated in the Makran Division's important cities of Gwadar, Turbat, and Pangjur, would improve people's living conditions. In Gwadar city the main development projects under China Pakistan economic corridor are the “East Bay Express way ($ 168 million), New Gwadar international Airport ($ 230 million), Construction of Breakwaters ($ 123 million), Pak China Friendship Hospital ($ 100 million) and Development of Free Zone ($ 32 million)”. Similarly, from 2013 to 2015 Turbat city was renovated and was linked with other parts of country with motorways and roads. Hence, all these development programs will change the fate of the region which will also boast up the national unity. This research is critical in order to comprehend development projects and their effects on the Makran people.