Abstract:The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has gained attention from multiple viewpoints, including the sharing of information at the state level. News outlets, including print, electronic and social media, have extensively covered the CPEC from various angles and with various ideological perspectives. Qualitative and quantitative studies on the treatment of the CPEC in the print media reveal that the CPEC is framed in positive terms and the project is deemed as a game changer and solution to Pakistan’s econo… Show more
“…The journal is pushing for a significant change in the conversation surrounding CPEC as the promises for economic growth are dwindling. The win-win narrative is contested by the arguments in the texts (Manzoor & Yousaf , 2023).…”
In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations members committed to improving all individuals' well-being and prioritizing health as a key development aspect. However, the proposed construction of a 300MW coal power plant at Gwadar, a crucial location in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), raises concerns about its impact on human lives and the environment. This project could hinder Pakistan's progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goal #3. Although the power plant aims to address Pakistan's energy scarcity, debates highlight the potential adverse effects on human health and climate due to carbon emissions from coal. This study explores how the media contributes to raising awareness of the health risks associated with the CPEC. It suggests that media coverage may employ diversionary framing by emphasizing the economic benefits of the CPEC while diverting attention from the health consequences for the general population.
“…The journal is pushing for a significant change in the conversation surrounding CPEC as the promises for economic growth are dwindling. The win-win narrative is contested by the arguments in the texts (Manzoor & Yousaf , 2023).…”
In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations members committed to improving all individuals' well-being and prioritizing health as a key development aspect. However, the proposed construction of a 300MW coal power plant at Gwadar, a crucial location in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), raises concerns about its impact on human lives and the environment. This project could hinder Pakistan's progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goal #3. Although the power plant aims to address Pakistan's energy scarcity, debates highlight the potential adverse effects on human health and climate due to carbon emissions from coal. This study explores how the media contributes to raising awareness of the health risks associated with the CPEC. It suggests that media coverage may employ diversionary framing by emphasizing the economic benefits of the CPEC while diverting attention from the health consequences for the general population.
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