The Gwadar Port's 40-year operational lease granted to China Overseas Ports Holding Company grants the operator what percentage of revenue from port operations?
Q1. The Gwadar Port's 40-year operational lease granted to China Overseas Ports Holding Company grants the operator what percentage of revenue from port operations?
Answer: 91 percent of gross revenues
Explanation: Under the 40-year lease agreement, China Overseas Ports Holding Company is entitled to retain 91% of gross revenues from Gwadar port operations, with Pakistan receiving only 9% — a term that has drawn criticism from Pakistani analysts.