Exploring Multi-dimensional Impact of CPEC on Economy of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Pakistan

Iqra Imtiaz; Sehrish Aslam; Ayesha Iqbal; Sumra Akram

doi:10.63056/ACAD.004.03.0455

Authors

Iqra Imtiaz MPhil Scholar, Department of Economics & Management Sciences, Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh Author
Sehrish Aslam MPhil Scholar, Department of Economics, University of Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Author
Ayesha Iqbal Department of Economics, Comsats University Islamabad, Vehari Campus Author
Sumra Akram MPhil Scholar, Department of Economics & Management Sciences, Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/ACAD.004.03.0455

Keywords:

CPEC, socio-economic aspects, public opinion, quantitative research

Abstract

The study is carried out in the four major districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir entitled, “Exploring Multi- dimensional Impact of CPEC on Economy of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Pakistan.’’ The objectives of the study are to explore the socio economic impact of CPEC on AJ&K economy, to check the economic impact of CPEC on AJ&K economy and to check the strategic importance of CPEC on AJ&K economy. The study hoped to contribute to the development of infrastructure, industry, tourism, connectivity, energy, food, livestock and the social fabric in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. For this study, descriptive approach is employed. The research area has a total population of 23, 81,335 people from major districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Poonch, Kotli, Mirpur and Muzaffarabad).