The New Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan, constructed at a cost of £190 million with Chinese funding, remains non-operational since its completion in 2024. Despite being designed to handle 400,000 passengers annually and accommodate large aircraft like the Airbus A380, no flights have taken off or landed at the facility. Security concerns related to the surrounding mountainous terrain have delayed its inauguration. Critics argue that the airport primarily serves China’s interests, enhancing their military access, rather than benefiting the local Gwadar population. The region continues to face underdevelopment, and local employment opportunities at the airport are nonexistent.