Pakistan, Aug. 17 -- The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has progressed into a new and more sophisticated phase: one that moves beyond physical infrastructure such as roads, ports, and energy projects. CPEC 2.0 marks a strategic pivot toward industrial modernisation, innovation, digital connectivity, and technology-led economic growth. Among its most significant components is the Digital Corridor, which presents Pakistan with a valuable opportunity to deepen its digital economy and enhance its standing in the global technology landscape.

Whereas the first phase of CPEC was centred on building physical infrastructure, CPEC 2.0 places greater emphasis on knowledge exchange, digital infrastructure, research partnerships, information...