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The 73 km long Rakhni – Baiker, which is currently Under construction, is one of the important inter-provincial roads of the Balochistan province.
After completion, It will boost the local economy, and it will also improve the connectivity.
The 73 km long Rakhni – Baiker, which is currently Under construction, is one of the important inter-provincial roads of the Balochistan province.
After completion, It will boost the local economy, and it will also improve the connectivity.
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Contract for 168-km missing link of CPEC’s M-8 Motorway awarded by NHA..
The National Highway Authority (NHA) gave the contract costing Rs8 billion for the construction of 168 kilometers long-missing link in the M-8 Motorway of the central alignment of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative.
According to the media’s report on Tuesday, 193 kilometers Gwadar-Hohab and 250 kilometers Ratodero-Khuzdar sections of M-8 Motorway are operational. In the same way, development work on 146 kilometers long Hoshab-Awaran section is also in progress at a cost of Rs 9.12 billion.
The contract for the construction of the last missing link between Awaran and Naal (near Khuzdar) has been given to a joint venture of Habib Construction Services and Matracon Pakistan for Rs 8.08 billion.
Moreover, this route will also mark the completion of the first-ever access-controlled link between the Gwadar Port and the northern areas of the country.
The M-8 Motorway begins from Ratodero in Sindh and terminates at the Gwadar Port, crossing from the Khuzdar, Awaran, Hoshab, and Turbat areas of Balochistan.
The east-west motorway will provide a link to Sukkur, Sindh with Gwadar. Earlier, Pakistan has completed a network of access-controlled roads from Peshawar and Islamabad up to Sukkur.
It is worth mentioning that the recently completed first phase of 893km long M-8 Motorway has two lanes and a further two lanes are planned to control future traffic growth.
The beautiful motorway passes over Dasht River and also gives access to Mirani Dam completed in 2006. It is the largest dam in the world in terms of flood stock having a capacity of 588,690 cubic hectometers.
According to a report in local Pakistani media, the residents of Baluchistan now use the M8 motorways on a daily basis. They say it has considerably shrunk the time required to travel from Gwadar to Turbat, and consequently, decreased the time for produce and supplies to be transported between cities.
After the accomplishment of this section, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar will be connected with the Gwadar Port through the shortest route, according to NHA.
Contract for 168-km missing link of CPEC’s M-8 Motorway awarded by NHA..
The National Highway Authority (NHA) gave the contract costing Rs8 billion for the construction of 168 kilometers long-missing link in the M-8 Motorway of the central alignment of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative.
According to the media’s report on Tuesday, 193 kilometers Gwadar-Hohab and 250 kilometers Ratodero-Khuzdar sections of M-8 Motorway are operational. In the same way, development work on 146 kilometers long Hoshab-Awaran section is also in progress at a cost of Rs 9.12 billion.
The contract for the construction of the last missing link between Awaran and Naal (near Khuzdar) has been given to a joint venture of Habib Construction Services and Matracon Pakistan for Rs 8.08 billion.
Moreover, this route will also mark the completion of the first-ever access-controlled link between the Gwadar Port and the northern areas of the country.
The M-8 Motorway begins from Ratodero in Sindh and terminates at the Gwadar Port, crossing from the Khuzdar, Awaran, Hoshab, and Turbat areas of Balochistan.
The east-west motorway will provide a link to Sukkur, Sindh with Gwadar. Earlier, Pakistan has completed a network of access-controlled roads from Peshawar and Islamabad up to Sukkur.
It is worth mentioning that the recently completed first phase of 893km long M-8 Motorway has two lanes and a further two lanes are planned to control future traffic growth.
The beautiful motorway passes over Dasht River and also gives access to Mirani Dam completed in 2006. It is the largest dam in the world in terms of flood stock having a capacity of 588,690 cubic hectometers.
According to a report in local Pakistani media, the residents of Baluchistan now use the M8 motorways on a daily basis. They say it has considerably shrunk the time required to travel from Gwadar to Turbat, and consequently, decreased the time for produce and supplies to be transported between cities.
After the accomplishment of this section, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar will be connected with the Gwadar Port through the shortest route, according to NHA.
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The Government of Pakistan will be operationalising international flights from Quetta airport by 14th of August this year, the country's planning minister announced on Friday.
Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, Ahsan Iqbal said this will enhance the international connectivity of Balochistan with Middle East which hosts a large number of Pakistani diaspora working there.
The meeting was also briefed that PIA is operating 30 flights weekly to three cities of the southwestern province, according to the state broadcaster.
The minister also directed to ensure inauguration and shifting of flight operations from old Gwadar Airport to New Gwadar Airport in March next year, the Radio Pakistan reported.
"It will be a gift for the people of Balochistan on the Independence Day," he added.
Quetta International Airport is the fourth highest airport in Pakistan. It is second largest airport in the south region of the country.
The Government of Pakistan will be operationalising international flights from Quetta airport by 14th of August this year, the country's planning minister announced on Friday.
Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, Ahsan Iqbal said this will enhance the international connectivity of Balochistan with Middle East which hosts a large number of Pakistani diaspora working there.
The meeting was also briefed that PIA is operating 30 flights weekly to three cities of the southwestern province, according to the state broadcaster.
The minister also directed to ensure inauguration and shifting of flight operations from old Gwadar Airport to New Gwadar Airport in March next year, the Radio Pakistan reported.
"It will be a gift for the people of Balochistan on the Independence Day," he added.
Quetta International Airport is the fourth highest airport in Pakistan. It is second largest airport in the south region of the country.
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The National Highway Authority (NHA) has declared a joint venture arrangement between two Pakistani firms and China’s Geological Engineering Complex (SPGEC) as the “most advantageous” bidder for the construction of a section of Ratodero-Gwadar Motorway (M-8) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
SPGEC has offered to construct Package 2B of the 168km Awaran-Nall section of the Hoshab-Awaran-Khuzdar missing link in the M-8 motorway at the lowest cost of Rs9.18 billion, the NHA said in a statement..
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has declared a joint venture arrangement between two Pakistani firms and China’s Geological Engineering Complex (SPGEC) as the “most advantageous” bidder for the construction of a section of Ratodero-Gwadar Motorway (M-8) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
SPGEC has offered to construct Package 2B of the 168km Awaran-Nall section of the Hoshab-Awaran-Khuzdar missing link in the M-8 motorway at the lowest cost of Rs9.18 billion, the NHA said in a statement..
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Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd.) Naveed Ahmad Shami has been working with the Chinese for about 6 or 7 years. He is the coordinator of the 19-kilometer-long Eastbay Expressway project. Naveed Shami is proud that the Chinese used advanced technology, known as Revetment and Pilling Technology, and engineering for the first time in Pakistan. Almost 4 kilometers of the area is reclaimed from the sea by using this technology.
Shami revealed that the initial time for the project was about three years but they had to build three bridges for the fishermen. Now the fishermen can cross the road easily and they can also transport their boats and luggage through these bridges.
Although the project was delayed for one more year, this shows how much the Chinese are concerned about the facilitation of the local people. The main aim of the Eastbay Expressway project is to ease the transportation of the heavily loaded cargoes from the port to the CPEC artery.
Although some elements tried to damage the project, fortunately, no mishap happened during the project due to the very tight security guards and around-the-clock security given by the Pakistani Army.
China has not only transferred technology and machinery for the development of Gwadar in particular and Pakistan in general, but also transferred it to the people of Pakistan in the most remote areas.
According to Naveed Shami, the Chinese have constructed training institutes all over the region. When an industry is developed, there will be the highest job opportunities for local people. During all these projects, Chinese companies will prefer local people like Baloch and local people from Gwadar. It is very right to say that it would be a game changer, said Naveed Shami.
It is a welcoming thing that the Chinese are making sincere efforts for the modernization and development of the local people. They have established vocational institutes and introduced 26 subjects for the locals which have more than 300 capacities.
They have boarding, lodging, and other systems which are not going to charge any money from the Pakistani government. Shami is hopeful that the transfer of technology and skills will bring prosperity and development for the Pakistanis, especially for the people of Balochistan.
Gwadar: Transfer of technology and skills
By Usman UmerJul 16, 2022
Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd.) Naveed Ahmad Shami has been working with the Chinese for about 6 or 7 years. He is the coordinator of the 19-kilometer-long Eastbay Expressway project. Naveed Shami is proud that the Chinese used advanced technology, known as Revetment and Pilling Technology, and engineering for the first time in Pakistan. Almost 4 kilometers of the area is reclaimed from the sea by using this technology.
Shami revealed that the initial time for the project was about three years but they had to build three bridges for the fishermen. Now the fishermen can cross the road easily and they can also transport their boats and luggage through these bridges.
Although the project was delayed for one more year, this shows how much the Chinese are concerned about the facilitation of the local people. The main aim of the Eastbay Expressway project is to ease the transportation of the heavily loaded cargoes from the port to the CPEC artery.
Although some elements tried to damage the project, fortunately, no mishap happened during the project due to the very tight security guards and around-the-clock security given by the Pakistani Army.
China has not only transferred technology and machinery for the development of Gwadar in particular and Pakistan in general, but also transferred it to the people of Pakistan in the most remote areas.
According to Naveed Shami, the Chinese have constructed training institutes all over the region. When an industry is developed, there will be the highest job opportunities for local people. During all these projects, Chinese companies will prefer local people like Baloch and local people from Gwadar. It is very right to say that it would be a game changer, said Naveed Shami.
It is a welcoming thing that the Chinese are making sincere efforts for the modernization and development of the local people. They have established vocational institutes and introduced 26 subjects for the locals which have more than 300 capacities.
They have boarding, lodging, and other systems which are not going to charge any money from the Pakistani government. Shami is hopeful that the transfer of technology and skills will bring prosperity and development for the Pakistanis, especially for the people of Balochistan.
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The people of Balochistan constitute the truest example of the democratic function that can be found in any fledgling democracy. As a province with a vast and valuable reserve of natural resources, much of it is yet to be utilized, perhaps its greatest resource is its population. A rugged and courageous people embodying the indomitable spirit of the region, they have stood time and again to face a variety of challenges and obstacles.
Anyone fortunate enough to be entrusted with the office of chief minister for such a diverse body of people, must first recognize that he can no more hold one alliance dearer than another than have a favorite child. The need of the hour is a comprehensive and cohesive plan to deliver basic amenities to every citizen, in every corner of the province.
Being the largest province of Pakistan, Balochistan lives with its inherent strengths since historic times where it played a central role in international trade routes and politics. It acted as a buffer between major powers for trade wars. Although the province is rich in mineral resources yet it is poor as per the socio-economic indicators. Balochistan remains the most important province of Pakistan due to its strategic location in emerging geopolitical stage. It houses the most patriotic and resilient people of Pakistan.
The very basis of Pakistan’s future hinges upon the prosperity, integrity and development of Balochistan, being the heartland of the country. The several attempts by our adversaries to destabilize Pakistan by instigating unrest in Balochistan speaks volumes of its absolute importance. The reality is that the people of Balochistan from the day of independence to date remained loyal and committed to the ideology of Pakistan’s existence.
Balochistan has recently acquired connectivity and security which are the vital precursors of development. These diversified opportunities are a result of relentless efforts by security forces to maintain law and order in the province. One of the biggest security dilemmas in the province has been the porous nature of international border with Afghanistan and Iran, used by the terrorists to escape to the safe havens. For better border security management, it was decided to fence the border to prevent the entry and escape of terrorists. 1200 kilometer stretch of the border fence has been completed which has immensely contributed in improving the overall security of the province.
Though successive governments have introduced various packages to pacify the restive province of Balochistan, all the chest-thumping development projects ended in fiasco. The tall claims by the central figures of every government failed to bring any visible change in the lives of the people or improve political milieu of the province. There lives a majority of the poorest population in one of the richest provinces of the country. The lip service of the local and national leaders reveals the fact that actions speak louder than words.
After the 18th amendment to the constitution, the province is free to make its own economic, political and industrial policies, but the governments in all the four provinces still looks toward the centre for assistance and Balochistan is not an exception. The authority of the chief minister is not less than that of a prime minister of the country. All the budget allocations and resources are in hands of the provincial chief executives. India has reportedly set up special cells for Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Karachi and Balochistan and has developed various doctrines against Pakistan. After the Bharatiya Janata Party took over the reign of the government in New Delhi, it has accelerated anti-Pakistan activities in all parts of the country. India has found local agents in the troubled areas, including Karachi and Balochistan. They speak the language of their masters and are ready to die for nothing.
The solution to Balochistan’s problem is not a rocket science but as easy as a pie. Only will is required to implement it.
The development of only a few model cities in parts of Balochistan will end the sense of deprivation in the poor Baloch areas and resolve the problem of insurgency once for all. The investors from Gulf States, European Union, Russia and China, could be offered tax holidays and vast investment opportunities to set up industrial parks and zones around the model cities to offer all kinds of jobs to local population. The model cities should have educational facilities from pre-school to the university levels as well as state of the art hospitals to provide free healthcare to the local population.
A network of modern industries, education and healthcare, all together, will resolve the pressing issue of poverty which is common across the province. The province could be divided further on administrative lines and self-governance in small provinces will make the treasures of natural resources accessible to the local population. China has already been investing in the region and leasing of land should be for a purpose and not for developing personal relations with elite classes of the partner countries. Industrialization of the region and development of model cities will not only improve security situation but will also put Balochistan on the road to development.
A Prosperous Balochistan Is Essential For a Prosperous Pakistan
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The people of Balochistan constitute the truest example of the democratic function that can be found in any fledgling democracy. As a province with a vast and valuable reserve of natural resources, much of it is yet to be utilized, perhaps its greatest resource is its population. A rugged and courageous people embodying the indomitable spirit of the region, they have stood time and again to face a variety of challenges and obstacles.
Anyone fortunate enough to be entrusted with the office of chief minister for such a diverse body of people, must first recognize that he can no more hold one alliance dearer than another than have a favorite child. The need of the hour is a comprehensive and cohesive plan to deliver basic amenities to every citizen, in every corner of the province.
Being the largest province of Pakistan, Balochistan lives with its inherent strengths since historic times where it played a central role in international trade routes and politics. It acted as a buffer between major powers for trade wars. Although the province is rich in mineral resources yet it is poor as per the socio-economic indicators. Balochistan remains the most important province of Pakistan due to its strategic location in emerging geopolitical stage. It houses the most patriotic and resilient people of Pakistan.
The very basis of Pakistan’s future hinges upon the prosperity, integrity and development of Balochistan, being the heartland of the country. The several attempts by our adversaries to destabilize Pakistan by instigating unrest in Balochistan speaks volumes of its absolute importance. The reality is that the people of Balochistan from the day of independence to date remained loyal and committed to the ideology of Pakistan’s existence.
Balochistan has recently acquired connectivity and security which are the vital precursors of development. These diversified opportunities are a result of relentless efforts by security forces to maintain law and order in the province. One of the biggest security dilemmas in the province has been the porous nature of international border with Afghanistan and Iran, used by the terrorists to escape to the safe havens. For better border security management, it was decided to fence the border to prevent the entry and escape of terrorists. 1200 kilometer stretch of the border fence has been completed which has immensely contributed in improving the overall security of the province.
Though successive governments have introduced various packages to pacify the restive province of Balochistan, all the chest-thumping development projects ended in fiasco. The tall claims by the central figures of every government failed to bring any visible change in the lives of the people or improve political milieu of the province. There lives a majority of the poorest population in one of the richest provinces of the country. The lip service of the local and national leaders reveals the fact that actions speak louder than words.
After the 18th amendment to the constitution, the province is free to make its own economic, political and industrial policies, but the governments in all the four provinces still looks toward the centre for assistance and Balochistan is not an exception. The authority of the chief minister is not less than that of a prime minister of the country. All the budget allocations and resources are in hands of the provincial chief executives. India has reportedly set up special cells for Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Karachi and Balochistan and has developed various doctrines against Pakistan. After the Bharatiya Janata Party took over the reign of the government in New Delhi, it has accelerated anti-Pakistan activities in all parts of the country. India has found local agents in the troubled areas, including Karachi and Balochistan. They speak the language of their masters and are ready to die for nothing.
The solution to Balochistan’s problem is not a rocket science but as easy as a pie. Only will is required to implement it.
The development of only a few model cities in parts of Balochistan will end the sense of deprivation in the poor Baloch areas and resolve the problem of insurgency once for all. The investors from Gulf States, European Union, Russia and China, could be offered tax holidays and vast investment opportunities to set up industrial parks and zones around the model cities to offer all kinds of jobs to local population. The model cities should have educational facilities from pre-school to the university levels as well as state of the art hospitals to provide free healthcare to the local population.
A network of modern industries, education and healthcare, all together, will resolve the pressing issue of poverty which is common across the province. The province could be divided further on administrative lines and self-governance in small provinces will make the treasures of natural resources accessible to the local population. China has already been investing in the region and leasing of land should be for a purpose and not for developing personal relations with elite classes of the partner countries. Industrialization of the region and development of model cities will not only improve security situation but will also put Balochistan on the road to development.
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The most modern and the largest 246 million-dollar New Gwadar International Airport will be operational by September 2023 to welcome local and international flights to the port city.
According to an official source, being built on an area of 4,300 acres, the airport's different units are at different stages of development and the overall construction of the airport would be finished before September 2023.
The New Gwadar International Airport is being managed and operated by the Civil Aviation Authority and is owned by a tripartite venture between Pakistan, Oman, and China.
It is a part of the gigantic China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, a cornerstone of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative.
It will stimulate the development of the Gwadar peninsula and boost trade between Pakistan and China, hence transforming the geopolitical status of the region into the geo-economic hub of investment and trade opportunities
The most modern and the largest 246 million-dollar New Gwadar International Airport will be operational by September 2023 to welcome local and international flights to the port city.
According to an official source, being built on an area of 4,300 acres, the airport's different units are at different stages of development and the overall construction of the airport would be finished before September 2023.
The New Gwadar International Airport is being managed and operated by the Civil Aviation Authority and is owned by a tripartite venture between Pakistan, Oman, and China.
It is a part of the gigantic China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, a cornerstone of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative.
It will stimulate the development of the Gwadar peninsula and boost trade between Pakistan and China, hence transforming the geopolitical status of the region into the geo-economic hub of investment and trade opportunities
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CPEC has fast tracked development in Balochistan: Roundtable session
Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution organized a round table session titled “Securing Balochis
CPEC has fast tracked development in Balochistan: Roundtable session
By Staff Reporter | Pakistan Observer Jul 22, 2022
Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution organized a round table session titled “Securing Balochistan Amid Hybrid Warfare Through development”.
While speaking to the forum Senator Anwaar Ul Haq Kakar talked about myth surrounding that federation has exploitative policies towards Balochistan. Senator Kakar further added that Balochistan insurgency is deep rooted in the province and has at times rose again and again with extreme violent attacks. There has been negligence on our end and it has fanned the insurgency, said the senator. Adding further he said that there has been constant advocacy of Baloch insurgency from politicians or leaders which has worsened the situation.
Dr Farah Naz, while talking about hybrid warfare and Balochistan, She said that Balochistan is a test case of hybrid warfare against Pakistan. Every aspect of hybrid warfare is there in Balochistan. She further said that Balochistan has been ruled by its own people, people of Balochistan always look to federal government rather than introspection towards there own rulers.
Dr. Nazir talked about the current situation in Balochistan. He said that the debate on Balochistan is necessary we have fault lines in Balochistan and we need to accept it. It is unfortunate that We have a tunnel view of the real issues in closed comfortable rooms said Dr. Nazir. Adding further Dr. Hussain said that it is a false assumption that these issues can be solved through barrel.
Dr. Mansoor Ahmed who spoke about peace and development in Balochistan. He highlighted that it has been tested before to bring peace through development which is failing miserably, development doesn’t bring peace it’s the other way round. We need to realize it. Dr. Ahmed added further that Balochistan shall be given due importance in right way and its rights shall be addressed as well.
While addressing the audience Naeem Lodhi said that dialogue is necessary in order to resolve the issue in Balochistan. It is an absolute wrong notion that military suppresses the people. Military is the stake holder in peace development in the province. Adding further Gen. Lodhi said that it has been debated that Balochistan lack basic rights but it unfortunate that no identifies what rights are not being provided.
Talking about CPEC Gen. Lodhi said that Balochistan is vital to CPEC specifically Gwadar. In his concluding remarks he said that international factor cannot be neglected in Balochistan insurgency. Specifically when Balochistan is neighboring Iran and Afghanistan.
Lt. Gen. Dr. Zahid Latif Mirza. While speaking Dr. Mirza said that Balochistan is a protracted conflict. Successive governments have lacked the comprehensive solution to resolve the issue. Giving historical reference Dr. Zahid said that since the independence of Pakistan there has been inconsistencies in Balochistan and state has a history of having cosmetic response to it.
It is in-apt handling of the federation of the issue which is raising more complexities in conflict resolution. Adding further he said that there is a sense of alienation in people of Balochistan and what have we done in order to curtail it. All the initiatives which were launched in different governments faced down run because of lack of political will and proper institutionalized approached. While recommending Dr. Zahid said that unless and until structural reforms are brought in the provincial governments there would be no solution. Tendency of labelling Baloch as anti state shall be stopped before engaging in further solutions.
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Alhamdulillah , Now 2 Girls Cadet Colleges in Balochistan , Pakistan 
1 in Quetta , Balochistan .
1 in Turbat , Balochistan .
1 in Quetta , Balochistan .
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Gwadar Pro .. Jul 27, 2022
GWADAR, Jul. 27 (Gwadar Pro)-In a major development, exports have been set in motion for the first time in Gwadar Free Zone under the backdrop of exemption from all sorts of taxes and custom duties in the Free Zone for a period of 20 years.
Along with exports to foreign countries, Gwadar Free Zone (GFZ, both South and North) have also kick-started supplying trade articles and manufacturing items for the local market of Pakistan.
Both phenomenal steps aligned with E-Custom (Web based one custom WeBOC) system aim to help Pakistan realize its dream to become a high-performing export-oriented country in international trading landscape.
Agvon, an enterprise incorporated in Gwadar North Free Zone that deals in fertilizer import and processing claims to export 20,000 tons of potassium sulphate to Pakistani and international markets. It is expected to start its production facility by the start of next year. For this purpose, Agvon has already acquired 10 acres of land and the manufacturing setup is under construction. Moreover, another industry operating in GFZ, HK Sun Corporation will export its consignment to the tariff area in Pakistan.
“As per this module, functionalities pertaining to import and export from Gwadar and vice versa that have been introduced include import from abroad to GFZ through transshipment via both Karachi and Gwadar Port, export to tariff area and abroad from GFZ. Additional modalities are expected to be introduced in the coming week as stated by a document of Pakistan Customs,” says a GFZ official.
He said that export from GFZ to tariff area and abroad and vice versa through WeBOC will provide an impetus to the industrialization drive and enhance commercial activities in Gwadar and region. “It will accelerate logistic services as well”, he added.
Gwadar Port and Gwadar Free Zone are two different entities with different functionalities. Before Gwadar Free Zone is operationalized for exports, Gwadar Port initiated process for exports on December 15, 2019. Then a vessel, carrying three fish containers worth $50,000 each, for a Far-Eastern country started the seafood exports through Gwadar port.
Gwadar Free Zone to begin exports next year
By Yasir Habib KhanGwadar Pro .. Jul 27, 2022
GWADAR, Jul. 27 (Gwadar Pro)-In a major development, exports have been set in motion for the first time in Gwadar Free Zone under the backdrop of exemption from all sorts of taxes and custom duties in the Free Zone for a period of 20 years.
Along with exports to foreign countries, Gwadar Free Zone (GFZ, both South and North) have also kick-started supplying trade articles and manufacturing items for the local market of Pakistan.
Both phenomenal steps aligned with E-Custom (Web based one custom WeBOC) system aim to help Pakistan realize its dream to become a high-performing export-oriented country in international trading landscape.
Agvon, an enterprise incorporated in Gwadar North Free Zone that deals in fertilizer import and processing claims to export 20,000 tons of potassium sulphate to Pakistani and international markets. It is expected to start its production facility by the start of next year. For this purpose, Agvon has already acquired 10 acres of land and the manufacturing setup is under construction. Moreover, another industry operating in GFZ, HK Sun Corporation will export its consignment to the tariff area in Pakistan.
“As per this module, functionalities pertaining to import and export from Gwadar and vice versa that have been introduced include import from abroad to GFZ through transshipment via both Karachi and Gwadar Port, export to tariff area and abroad from GFZ. Additional modalities are expected to be introduced in the coming week as stated by a document of Pakistan Customs,” says a GFZ official.
He said that export from GFZ to tariff area and abroad and vice versa through WeBOC will provide an impetus to the industrialization drive and enhance commercial activities in Gwadar and region. “It will accelerate logistic services as well”, he added.
Gwadar Port and Gwadar Free Zone are two different entities with different functionalities. Before Gwadar Free Zone is operationalized for exports, Gwadar Port initiated process for exports on December 15, 2019. Then a vessel, carrying three fish containers worth $50,000 each, for a Far-Eastern country started the seafood exports through Gwadar port.
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Govt resumes construction on Baluchistan's Naulong Dam
The provincial government has resumed the construction on Balochistan’s Naulong Dam which will generate 4.4 MW of electricity and irrigate 47,000 acres of barren land, according to news published on May 31.
As per the details, the construction of the dam has already been expedited. On the directives of the Standing Committee on Water Resources, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided PKR 1,916 million for the construction of the dam to the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The authority has completed the detailed design and feasibility study of the project. The problems related to the Naulong Dam have also been resolved.
After the completion of the dam, the annual benefits to the power sector will be PKR 0.413 billion, PKR 2.017 billion for the agriculture sector, and PKR 0.018 billion for fisheries. The construction of the Naulong Dam will help generate 23,500 agricultural jobs. Additionally, it will help protect the catchment areas from floods. The Naulong Dam will irrigate nearby areas including Gandawa, Khuzdar, and Jhal Magsi.
Govt resumes construction on Baluchistan's Naulong Dam
The provincial government has resumed the construction on Balochistan’s Naulong Dam which will generate 4.4 MW of electricity and irrigate 47,000 acres of barren land, according to news published on May 31.
As per the details, the construction of the dam has already been expedited. On the directives of the Standing Committee on Water Resources, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided PKR 1,916 million for the construction of the dam to the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The authority has completed the detailed design and feasibility study of the project. The problems related to the Naulong Dam have also been resolved.
After the completion of the dam, the annual benefits to the power sector will be PKR 0.413 billion, PKR 2.017 billion for the agriculture sector, and PKR 0.018 billion for fisheries. The construction of the Naulong Dam will help generate 23,500 agricultural jobs. Additionally, it will help protect the catchment areas from floods. The Naulong Dam will irrigate nearby areas including Gandawa, Khuzdar, and Jhal Magsi.
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