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Pakistan emerges as a linchpin within the BRI. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) exemplifies this importance, integrating infrastructure, energy, and economic projects, including the iconic Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea. Gwadar's strategic location provides China with a vital maritime gateway, crucial for securing energy supplies—over 60% of China's oil imports transit through the Persian Gulf—while diversifying its trade routes beyond the traditional maritime chokepoints.