Islamabad: As one of ten students from the Gwadar Institute of Technology selected for a nine-month study program at Hebei Jiaotong Vocational and Technical College, Anas embarked on a journey that would prove transformative in ways he could never have imagined.
According to a report carried by China Economic Net (CEN) on Tuesday, the program, which brought future road and bridge construction engineers from Balochistan to China, was an eye-opening experience from the very first day.
China’s vast and sophisticated transportation network, with its prowess in railways, highways, bridges and tunnels, impressed Anas and his fellow students.Anas Shakoor left his hometown of Panjgur district in Balochistan, for Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China, in early 2024.
“We are truly fortunate to come to China and study engineering technology here,” Anas recalls, his voice still carrying the warmth of that experience.For a young man from a region where infrastructure development holds the key to economic progress, every lesson felt personal.
Anas chose civil engineering with a clear purpose. “The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is an opportunity for our local people,” he says with conviction.“I see myself playing a part in the CPEC framework in the future, contributing meaningfully to its success through the skills and knowledge I have acquired.”
That sense of mission drove him through intensive coursework, site visits and hands-on training. The students visited real construction sites, including the metro system in Shijiazhuang, where they witnessed how advanced bridge and tunnel construction techniques are applied in urban transit projects.
