Regional Development through Tourism in Balochistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Pakistan is a developing country with the potential to rise as a thriving tourism economy. Projects such as China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are deemed to possess a greater potential in the enhancement of a country's economy and tourism. CPEC route connects Baluchistan with the rest of the country, thus enabling a possibility of flourishing tourism industry in the province. For this purpose, finding a prime tourism location in Baluchistan is deemed necessary. This paper considers four locations as potential alternatives that are analyzed based on ten distinct criteria using the fuzzy TOPSIS technique. The results conclude that Gwadar will prove to be the best possible tourism destination that can generate higher income and attract international investors to capitalize on this area. The study recommends the formulation of necessary policies and arrangements for this location to ensure an effective tourism industry in Baluchistan region.