Pakistan often finds itself in the headlines, whether for its leaders like Imran Khan, its economic challenges, U.S. sanctions, revenue deficit, ICC Men's Champions Trophy, or its disputes with Afghanistan.

Pakistani authorities say the country's largest airport, which was built and funded by Beijing, has become operational in the restive southwest province of Balochistan.

The official inauguration of the Gwadar International Airport, initially scheduled for August last year, was delayed multiple times due to security concerns in Balochistan.

QUETTA, Pakistan: Pakistan's largest airport, built and funded by China, is now operational, officials announced on January 20. Gwadar Airport is located in Balochistan, a province troubled by a long-running separatist insurgency seeking more autonomy or independence.

Situated in Balochistan, a province long plagued by insurgency and calls for independence, Gwadar airport aims to bolster connectivity in a strategically important yet volatile area

The Gwadar International Airport and the Gwadar deep sea port built in the province under the USD 42 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project (CPEC) are seen as important for boosting trade an

According to the reports, the Pakistani government is reluctant to allow the presence of Chinese military forces in a region like Gwadar, as it could anger the United States and spark domestic opposition.

Pakistan and China were recently at loggerheads over the control and ownership of Gwadar Port with Islamabad stating that the port, which was built with substantial Chinese investment, belongs solely to Pakistan and won't be handed over to any foreign entity.

Pakistani officials announced on Monday the formal launch of the country's largest airport, located in the restive Balochistan province. Th

Pakistan PM Sharif hails Gwadar International Airport, funded by China, as a 'gift' that will benefit the entire country. The airport is a key part of the CPEC project, aimed at boosting trade and regional connectivity.

The first commercial flight, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) PK 503, carrying passengers and high-ranking officials, marked the airport's operational launch

Gwadar airport is in the province of Balochistan, which has for decades ... to the shipping lanes of the Arabian Sea through Pakistan via the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.