Gwadar port city development project | News and Updates

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Senate of Pakistan Secretariat is hosting a gathering of 24 countries in Gwadar, Balochistan. Conference titled "Parliamentary Leadership for Peace & Development" is being held in its full zeal.

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Foreigner Visits GWADAR in Balochistan

 

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The project for construction, black topping of access road from Makran Coastal Highway to New Gwadar International Airport received Rs Rs 4.43 out of Rs 22.15 million whereas for necessary facilities of fresh water treatment, water supply and distribution Gwadar, an amount of Rs 200 million has been released.

Furthermore, for 5 MGD RO sea water desalination plant at Gwadar, the government released Rs 30 million of of total allocation of Rs 150 million.

For construction of East Bay Expressway, Gwadar, and for establishment of CPEC support unit for projects and activities in GPA, an amount of Rs 20 million and Rs 4 million has been released respectively.

An amount of Rs 38.8 million has been released for feasibility study for construction of break water, whereas Rs 20 million for Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute at Gwadar.

 

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FTBA Gwadar

 

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BEIJING, ( 20th Nov, 2018 ) :The Gwadar deep-sea port development will get further momentum as work on its expansion plan is set to start from January next, Director General, Planning and Development, Gwadar Port Authority, Munir Ahmed Jan said on Tuesday.

"Under the expansion plan, five new berths will be added to existing three berths to handle bigger ships," he said this while talking to APP.

Munir Jan, recently visited the Chinese capital to attend the CPEC Media Forum said the first phase of the port, an important component of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has already been completed.

"Now, we have entered the second phase, which will ensure 16 meters depth to facilitate bigger ships," he added.

The DG, Gwadar Port Authority said that the existing port has three 14 meters deep berths to handle ships and added, it is still deepest port in Pakistan.

In future, the depth of the port will be increased to 20 meters making the port deepest in the region.

To a question, he said the government has leased out the development and expansion of port to China for 40 years, adding, the Chinese government will develop the port as well as the free economic zone, adding, the pilot phase of the free economic zone has already been completed.

Munir Jan said that US $48 million were invested in the initial stage of the project by five Chinese and three Pakistani companies.

He said the main coverage area of the free economic zone will be 923 acres and work on it is likely to start in the next phase.

About Eastern Bay Express, he said the work was started from October this year and it will be completed in 30 months. It will be an express access way linking the Gwadar Port to the Coastal Highway, he added.

 

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ISLAMABAD, ( 22nd Nov, 2018 ) :A rare fish found near Gwadar area has been sold for a whopping Rs1 million.
Locally known as the Sowa or Kir was caught two days ago by a fisherman.

Weighing 41 kilograms, the fish is known for producing medicine in its chest and stomach and only comes to the coast during the current season for breeding, a private news channel reported.

According to Gwadar Development Authority senior official and environment expert, Abdul Rahim, "Last year more than 10 fish of the same breed were caught and sold for more than Rs 10 million."He added, "The fish is bought from local fishermen and taken to Karachi where it is sold for an even better price."

 

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Balochistan’s provincial cabinet has granted approval for issuance of NOC for providing land to China on 40 years lease for establishment of 300MW coal-fired power project at Gwadar.

The construction of the power plant was originally stated to start in March 2017. Since without SEZ, Gwadar will remain underutilized

 

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Whole Gwadar development is 10 years behind. I thought Gwadar will compete with Karachi by 2021 but Seeing the pace of development we may have to wait until 2035.

 

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Pakistan Navy celebrates Gwadar Day with traditional zeal, zest


KARACHI: Pakistan Navy celebrated 60th Gwadar day with zeal and fervor today. Various ceremonies were held in Gwadar under the auspices of Pakistan Navy to celebrate the day and to rejuvenate the spirit of nationalism amongst the local populace.

The hallmark of the day was an impressive ceremony held at PN establishment PNS AKRAM.

Former Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey graced the ceremony as chief guest whereas Commander Coast Rear Admiral Moazzam Ilyas was also present.

A simple yet elegant flag hoisting ceremony was held at PNS AKRAM followed by conduct of boat race, boat rallies and friendly football matches amongst the locals.

The enthusiasm of locals in these activities was phenomenal and a large number of spectators enjoyed the rallies and matches. The celebrations were aimed to rekindle awareness about the history of Gwadar among locals, creating healthy environment and to foster civil-military harmony and national cohesiveness among various local communities.
Gwadar day is celebrated on 8th December every year to mark the annexation of Gwadar with Pakistan in 1958. Gwadar was in possession of Oman since 1783 and was formally handed over to Pakistan in 1958.

A Naval platoon led by then Lt Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey was the first to land at Gwadar and unfurled Pakistan’s flag there.



Being one of the premiere government organizations at Gwadar, Pakistan Navy has always been cognizant of its responsibilities pertaining to the area and its people and has always been committed to the development of the region.

Pakistan Navy’s role in socio economic uplift including health and education sector of coastal areas of Balochistan specially Gwadar and its concerted efforts for making China Pakistan Economic Corridor a reality are a manifestation of its commitment towards the region and National obligations.



A large number of locals participated in events while a number of local notables also attended the ceremonies.

 

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New Master Plan Of Gwadar City

 

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Ship-breaking yard approved for Gwadar

Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved establishing ship-breaking yard in Gwadar and a policy board for the same is being formulated.

This was announced during a high-level review meeting on the subject, chaired by Chief Minister Balochistan and attended by Federal Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal and Finance Minister Asad Umar.

The meeting was informed CM Balochistan would also be a member of this policy board.

The PC1 document of Gwadar Ship-breaking Yard was presented in 2007 but could not proceed due to lack of interest by successive governments.

Now prime minister has approved the project on a partnership basis with the induction of manufacturing, training workshops, and parking stations.

“The government will welcome all projects in the better interests of people of the province.” CM Balochistan said, lauding the centre’s initiative.

The project is expected to fulfil the country’s shipping needs while also creating job opportunities for the local population.

The meeting was also briefed regarding the project completion and land allocation for the ship-breaking yard.

The finance minister said, “All decisions regarding Balochistan and Gwadar would be made with the consultation of the provincial government,” he assured.

The meeting unanimously agreed upon that approval of Gwadar Master Plan and other affairs would be inked jointly by federal, provincial governments as well as all the stakeholders.

 

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The world's most popular rapid propagation system-Biological Tissue Culture Laboratory to be housed in Gwadar!