Navigating Transformations: Perceptions, Impacts, Challenges, and Opportunities of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor on Provincial Politics and Dynamics

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has emerged as a transformative initiative with profound implications for Pakistan's socio-economic landscape. This research employs the Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) qualitative research methodology to comprehensively investigate the diverse perspectives of local stakeholders regarding CPEC's multifaceted impacts on provincial politics and dynamics across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Baluchistan. By aiming to deeply comprehend subjective perceptions and lived experiences, this study probes stakeholders' viewpoints on four critical dimensions: the perceptions of CPEC, its resultant impact, and the associated challenges and opportunities.