Dr. Rizwan Naseer (IR Expert): China and Pakistan share a close bond, which has been further solidified by the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The initiation of CPEC in 2013 marks a decade of significant progress on this monumental project. Numerous projects within this extensive endeavor have reached completion, reflecting China's commitment to improving the lives of ordinary Pakistanis through CPEC. A recent development was the participation of Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar in the Belt and Road Initiative Forum in China, where he received a warm reception. Pakistan's primary objective lies in engaging with participating nations to acquire their technological expertise. Furthermore, Pakistan advocates for the expansion of CPEC into other regions, such as Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, with the aim of fostering collective prosperity across all these areas. CPEC promises to bring about substantial benefits for the people of Pakistan, offering a path to lift them out of poverty and usher in a new era of prosperity.