No passengers, no planes, no local benefits. Pakistan's newest airport is a bit of a mystery

This Jan. 10, 2025, photo provided by Pakistan Airports Authority on Feb. 21, 2025, shows security forces officials outside the newly constructed Gwadar airport, in Pakistan.

With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it's anyone's guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business.