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While many Pakistanis remain optimistic about CPEC—highlighting projects like power plants and infrastructure as catalysts for economic revitalization—others voice caution. The reliance on Chinese loans, especially for projects in politically sensitive areas like Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, raises geopolitical concerns. Additionally, the debt burden, coupled with Pakistan’s fragile economy, prompts fears of falling into a debt trap—where the costs of repayment outweigh benefits, potentially compromising national sovereignty.