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CDWP approved 132 kV transmission line for Gwadar

ISLAMABAD,Jun.27(Gwadar Pro) - The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Sunday approved a 132

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By Tahir Ali | Gwadar Pro Jun 27, 2022



ISLAMABAD,Jun.27(Gwadar Pro) - The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Sunday approved a 132kV transmission line from Jiwani to Gwadar.
The CDWP meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Secretary Planning Syed Zafar Ali Shah, which approved 13 projects including the 132kV line for Gwadar, worth Rs 34.8 billion.
As per details, the project namely the Construction of 2nd Circuit Stringing of 132kV, transmission line from Jiwani to Gwadar (94km), will be completed with Rs 2,322.940 million. The 2nd Circuit Stringing of 132kV will be financed through the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). In the FY 2022-23 budget, the government has earmarked Rs 83,101.262 million for various ongoing and new schemes in the power sector. PSDP is an important policy instrument aiming to achieve sustainable economic growth and socio-economic objectives of the Government.
Gwadar relies on imported electricity from Iran and with the construction of the 132kV line, the port city will be connected to the National Grid for the first time.
The Government is making all-out efforts to solve the electricity problem of Gwadar city at the earliest. Earlier this month, Pakistan and Iran signed an agreement to supply additional 100 megawatts of electricity to fulfill the electricity needs of Gwadar. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to Gwadar last Friday stated that the contractor would be "mobilized within 15 days" to start work on importing electricity from Iran to the coastal areas of Balochistan. He also ordered the completion of the project "in three months" instead of the proposed six months, the deadline set by the government earlier.

 

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Ahsan Iqbal ordered immediate dredging of Gwadar Port​

By Tahir Ali | Gwadar Pro Jul 29, 2022



ISLAMABAD, July 29 (Gwadar Pro)- Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiative (PD&SI) Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed relevant authorities to immediately start dredging Gwadar Port and provide engines to local fishermen.
The Minister made the remarks when chairing an “important emergency meeting” in Islamabad regarding Gwadar projects. “The services of the Pakistan Navy should be acquired for the dredging of Gwadar Port to make it viable for the transportation of the big ship,” Mr. Iqbal said, adding that the government was making all-out efforts to restore the port.
Due to negligence, the depth of Gwadar Port has decreased to 11 meters which should be 18 meters deep for the anchoring of big ships.
The Minister also directed the relevant authorities to immediately restore Pasni Port for fishing, which is the source of earnings for hundreds of local fishermen.
Ahsan Iqbal also issued instructions for the provision of engines for the boats of fishermen of Gwadar and said “the need of fishermen should be kept in mind while supplying the engines”.
The government had already announced providing 2000 motorboat engines to the poor fishermen of Gwadar.

Ahsan Iqbal ordered immediate dredging of Gwadar Port

ISLAMABAD, July 29 (Gwadar Pro)- Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiative (PD&SI

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Tourism Strategy for Gwadar in the offing​

By Tahir Ali | Gwadar Pro Aug 9, 2022

A beautiful view of Gwadar: [Photo/Muhammad Shoaib]
GWADAR, August 9 (Gwadar Pro)- The Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) is making all-out efforts to transform Gwadar city into a major tourist attraction for local and foreign tourists.
As GDA is going to prepare a “comprehensive tourism strategy” for Gwadar tehsil and adjoining areas, proposals from national and foreign experts and firms have been sought by the authority.
GDA intends to invite professional and eligible companies or firms to participate in the bidding process for “Preparation of Comprehensive Tourism Strategy for Gwadar Tehsil and its adjoining areas”. The bids shall be submitted on August 10.
There are also great business opportunities for investors in businesses related to recreational, leisure, and entertainment activities.
GWA is also executing different projects related to the beautification and renovation of historical places in old Gwadar city. Some of the projects have been completed while others are in the pipeline. DGA has completed Allied works of Beach Model Park Gwadar with an amount of Rs. 53.414 million. Similarly, the rehabilitation of Baba Mir Ghaus Bakhsh Bizenjo Football Stadium Gwadar has been completed.
The rehabilitation and construction of Schools, Hospitals, Football Grounds, and Graveyards (Package-II) and the Rehabilitation of Old Town Gwadar are in progress.
The residents of old Gwadar city are very happy with the completed projects that they visit in their leisure time.

Tourism Strategy for Gwadar in the offing

A beautiful view of Gwadar: [Photo/Muhammad Shoaib] GWADAR, August 9 (Gwadar Pro)- The Gwadar Devel

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Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are working towards establishing a specialized trade route that bypasses Indian ports, creating a streamlined link between their own major ports—Gwadar, Chittagong, and Colombo. This route, supported by significant Chinese investment, leverages the strategic locations of these ports, each positioned to connect South Asia with Central Asia and beyond. By using Pakistan’s Gwadar Port, linked with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), goods can bypass India, strengthening economic ties between the three countries and providing them with easier access to emerging markets in Central Asia and Western China.

This initiative aligns with broader goals of economic diversification, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional regional routes and to enhance regional self-sufficiency. The route could also help boost the flow of exports, such as textiles, agricultural products, and industrial goods, to a wider network, potentially reinvigorating trade within the SAARC framework

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