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One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative by Chinese President formally proposed in September 7, 2013 at Kazakhstan; Astana, with an aim to integrate regional states, has incited curiosity amongst affected stakeholders. Other than the socio-politico objectives, the OBOR destined to develop/ upgrade existing/ new infrastructure to persuade connectivity and pave way for economic integration amongst connected states across Asia and Europe. The word Globalization is well understood as Interconnectedness at Global level and to achieve such connectedness, regional connectivity is of prime importance. Regional connectivity is merely achieved through upgrading communication infrastructure between two states. By achieving interconnectedness, the world is being integrated at three paradigms: the economic, political and social domains. The complete process is providing in true sense the reduction in time and space where distances between states remained the same but through upgrading of infrastructure like railways and roads the distances reduced in time. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Connectivity Strategy known as OBOR with an aim to connect (by land / sea) and enhance cooperation with Europe and Asia (Eurasia). OBOR strategy has two dimensions; land and ocean approach i.e., the traditional, Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) and the present era’s approach Maritime Silk Road (MSR). Chinese leaders’ strategic orientation has the classical plan to involve approximately 65 x countries, which is 3rd of the World’s total economy and the population outlook is above half of the global total. The Chinese initiative is primarily woven together to secure her strategic and economic needs by creating a fabric of interconnected road-rail-sea transport corridors and port facilities to tap new energy resources, enhance trade, build partnership and explore new markets by connecting with Europe, Africa, Asia and Middle East. In my research, I will analyze the potential impacts of OBOR upon the International trade.

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Ramzan Shahid (Pakistan) 10534
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Sumaira Rehman (Oman) 10500
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