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    Pak-China Cultural Complex
    (University of Management & Technology, 2018) Khan Niazi, Hameed
    The CPEC is an ongoing development mega project which aims to connect Gwadar Port of Pakistan to China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang, via a network of highways, railways and pipelines. The economic corridor is considered central to China–Pakistan relations and will run about 2700 km from Gwadar to Kashghar. 50 billion dollars bilateral investment by both countries in different sectors like defence,transportation,energy,mining,coal,infrastructure,health,education and sports but very important factor of Culture in totally neglected. according official reports of Chinese Government approx one billion Chinese people will visit Pakistan annually. Two major arteries are passing through the Pakistan to join Gwadar are Eastern Rout and western rout. Site of proposed P.C.C.C is Located at the Bank of River indusKalabagh(MIANWALI) where the eastern and western Cpec routs are interlinked by a highway mianwali is situated at the border of KpK and Punjab so by the Virtue of That it is the junction of three diverse cultures Afghans,Punjabies and Sairaikies/ancient Sindhies. Naturally landscaped, wast presence of wildlife species availability of Beautiful flora and fauna. Pakistan has a very rich and diverse Culture so it needs to be represent at global level to complement our local art culture.So first and foremost purpose of proposed thesis project of P.C.C.C to design an interactive cultural complex for the people of china and Pakistan where they can perform cultural activities. Cultural complex will be a place where artistic activities would be generated to bring closer the people of both countries and know about each others. It will be a great Platform to present and appreciate our local culture and heritage and making it the centre of attraction for tourism ,entertainment and education at same place.