Sir: The CPEC is being publicised as a game changer, and anyone questioning it is not a patriot. Actually, people are not aware of details, and how and when it will benefit a common man. Apparently, all major projects will be carried out by Chinese companies. Pakistan will be more dependent on foreign resources and the ability of self-reliance for prosperity will be further weakened. Our most political leaders find it convenient to undertake projects with foreign loans, equipment and expertise, and claim as a great achievement without realising the crippling effect on our ability to achieve continuous progress with our efforts. For example, railway system improvements can be undertaken by our experts with only essential imports, but no one is paying heed to it. This is how China developed the know-how. Why can’t we? Will our political rulers be kind enough to stop taking pride in projects based on foreign loan, equipment and expertise, and lead the nation to maximise self-reliance? M AKRAM NIAZI Rawalpindi