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This study discusses the upgradation, effectiveness, impact and scope of higher educational fields in relation to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The project will not only help in economic gains and social development for both the countries but will also be a key towards long awaited educational developments to remain in step with rest of the educational systems of the developing world. While working on poverty alleviation the study also touches upon the SDGs thereby creating a room for job market opportunity. The study is done in qualitative paradigm research design using interview method and collecting data through secondary means. Thematic analysis with the help of Nvivo12 was done. Amongst the major findings were enormous employment prospects for the general public of Pakistan as well as for whole of the Asian countries, fundamental idea of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and provision of competent workers for these Zones along with destiny of our young generation. It also flourishes the idea of attachment of Groups of educational institutes based on the proximity with SEZs in Pakistan. This study also highlighted the need for reforms in our present education system, our planning and preparation and policies making in relation to educational prospects of CPEC in Pakistan. For bilateral development and economic gains, including coming up to the expectations of both the countries this study proposes an organization for planning and controlling of educational related tasks in relation to CPEC. This research can beacon the way for both the countries‟ academia with an insight of cultural understanding depending upon social implications.

Keywords: CPEC, Pakistan‟s Economic Development, Educational Planning.