Strategical Gawadar.

[Neo]

Anyways coming back to the pt, my post 35??? Neo where r u?

I've forwarded your questions to a friend in Pakistan, waiting for him to reply with stats.

 

[Bull]

I've forwarded your questions to a friend in Pakistan, waiting for him to reply with stats.

Oh good u can mesage me too,i have added you onto my messenger.

 

[Neo]

Oh good u can mesage me too,i have added you onto my messenger.

:thumbsup:

 

[Neo]

KHALID KHOKHAR

During the last five years, the government initiated a number of mega development projects in Balochistan. The Gwadar deep seaport project is the foremost mega project, which would help the country to take a quantum leap in terms of economic progress. The port of Gwadar is being constructed at a cost of $ 1.5 billion with financial and technical assistance of China. The infrastructure facilities consisting of road-link, connecting Gwadar to the national highway, will serve as a gateway for trade from land-locked countries of Central Asia. It will facilitate the development of shipyards and export of mineral resources of Balochistan.
The development of industrial zones in the port area will create opportunities for employment and private investment in the Province of Balochistan. Pakistan intends to build an export processing zone and a free trade area to maximise the potential of Gwadar port. A new railway track from Gwadar connecting with existing rail network at Quetta-Kohi Taftan section will be built to enhance trade activities at Gwadar Port. Besides the road network, there are plans to set up an international airport equipped with all modern aviation facilities. It will serve as the mother-port at the junction of traditional trade routes opposite Strait of Hormuz which lies so close to this base and at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.
Gwadar port is very important for China from both economic and security point of view. Since Gwadar will be linked with China’s western province of Xingjian with Pakistan, therefore it is expected to become a gateway port for Central Asia and Xingjian. China wants to convert its western region into a hub of economic and commercial activities.
Beijing and Islamabad have identified $12 billion projects, including Islamabad International Airport, oil refinery at Gwadar, Bunji hydropower project and Neelam-Jhelum hydropower project for Chinese investment. Gwadar’s geo-strategic location also interests the United States, who considers Chinese presence in Gwadar a threat to its oil trade from Gulf to the Far East and Europe. Iran is also one of the main players in the region and considers Gwadar as a threat to its main route to the sea from Central Asia. Iran is currently building a port at Chabahar as a response to Gwadar port. Iran, with assistance from India, plans to channel and monopolise trade from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan destined for the East and the Gulf via Chabahar. India’s geo-strategic interest in the region may be to prevent the Chinese from building influence in the Persian Gulf region and to assume the role of regional power. India has the means, resources and potential to give the Baloch rebels a hand. Therefore, the unrest in Balochistan becomes the Achilles heel in the war against terror and a constant worry over Pakistan’s stability. India is surely helping insurgents in Balochistan and the instable Balochistan would be in India’s interests, as it would improve India’s security perception. What is fun of having so big consulates in Kandahar in Afghanistan and Zahidan in Iran equal to embassy in Tehran?
Pakistan enjoys a historical, cultural, political and religious links with UAE, which have been further fomented through bilateral and regional cooperation between the two countries. President HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan had a deep interest in developing relations with Pakistan and had a special feeling of warmth towards the people and leaders of Pakistan. Pakistan views relations with UAE as top priority among ties with all Asian countries. The BBC report about a statement attributed to the Balochistan Minister for Tourism, Culture and Fish harbour Syed Sher Jan Baloch as saying that “UAE is scared because the development of Gwadar will take away major share of international investment besides giving Pakistan the status of a major regional economic power”, is not taken in the true perspective.
UAE has never spelled out even an iota of apprehensions of an economic threat from Gwadar port. In fact some of the anti-Pakistan element working in the UAE have dissipated this disinformation to create a wedge between two brotherly countries. Pakistan is very optimistic about the prospects and impacts of Gwadar.
These two ports operating at Gwadar and UAE will complement each other and the positive outcome would be to find mutual advantages accrued from them. Pakistan intends to take on other Gulf ports, especially Oman’s Salalah and UAE’s Jebel Ali and offer Central Asian states their most efficient warm-water access to both the west and the east.
Government of Pakistan has reportedly agreed to lease out land to UAE at Gwadar for the establishment of shipping companies and other related trade activities. UAE companies have shown a strong interest in the development of Gwadar port, with the promise of attracting more investment for the development of the whole area. The Saudi Investment Fund has promised to invest $100 million in the Pasni-Ormara section of the Mekran coastal highway, which is needed to connect Gwadar with other key regions of the country.
Talks are also at an advanced stage with Oman and the UAE for co-financing $100m each in this project. UAE and Saudi funds are also expected to finance some water storage schemes, as well as some social uplift projects in Balochistan. Oman has already signed a deal for small development schemes in Gwadar. UAE investments in the automotive and other manufacturing fields have fuelled economic activity in Pakistan, while the presence of Pakistani workers in the UAE have given impetus to economic activity in the UAE.

 

[RAPTOR]

KHALID KHOKHAR

During the last five years, the government initiated a number of mega development projects in Balochistan. The Gwadar deep seaport project is the foremost mega project, which would help the country to take a quantum leap in terms of economic progress. The port of Gwadar is being constructed at a cost of $ 1.5 billion with financial and technical assistance of China. The infrastructure facilities consisting of road-link, connecting Gwadar to the national highway, will serve as a gateway for trade from land-locked countries of Central Asia. It will facilitate the development of shipyards and export of mineral resources of Balochistan.
The development of industrial zones in the port area will create opportunities for employment and private investment in the Province of Balochistan. Pakistan intends to build an export processing zone and a free trade area to maximise the potential of Gwadar port. A new railway track from Gwadar connecting with existing rail network at Quetta-Kohi Taftan section will be built to enhance trade activities at Gwadar Port. Besides the road network, there are plans to set up an international airport equipped with all modern aviation facilities. It will serve as the mother-port at the junction of traditional trade routes opposite Strait of Hormuz which lies so close to this base and at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.
Gwadar port is very important for China from both economic and security point of view. Since Gwadar will be linked with China’s western province of Xingjian with Pakistan, therefore it is expected to become a gateway port for Central Asia and Xingjian. China wants to convert its western region into a hub of economic and commercial activities.
Beijing and Islamabad have identified $12 billion projects, including Islamabad International Airport, oil refinery at Gwadar, Bunji hydropower project and Neelam-Jhelum hydropower project for Chinese investment. Gwadar’s geo-strategic location also interests the United States, who considers Chinese presence in Gwadar a threat to its oil trade from Gulf to the Far East and Europe. Iran is also one of the main players in the region and considers Gwadar as a threat to its main route to the sea from Central Asia. Iran is currently building a port at Chabahar as a response to Gwadar port. Iran, with assistance from India, plans to channel and monopolise trade from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan destined for the East and the Gulf via Chabahar. India’s geo-strategic interest in the region may be to prevent the Chinese from building influence in the Persian Gulf region and to assume the role of regional power. India has the means, resources and potential to give the Baloch rebels a hand. Therefore, the unrest in Balochistan becomes the Achilles heel in the war against terror and a constant worry over Pakistan’s stability. India is surely helping insurgents in Balochistan and the instable Balochistan would be in India’s interests, as it would improve India’s security perception. What is fun of having so big consulates in Kandahar in Afghanistan and Zahidan in Iran equal to embassy in Tehran?
Pakistan enjoys a historical, cultural, political and religious links with UAE, which have been further fomented through bilateral and regional cooperation between the two countries. President HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan had a deep interest in developing relations with Pakistan and had a special feeling of warmth towards the people and leaders of Pakistan. Pakistan views relations with UAE as top priority among ties with all Asian countries. The BBC report about a statement attributed to the Balochistan Minister for Tourism, Culture and Fish harbour Syed Sher Jan Baloch as saying that “UAE is scared because the development of Gwadar will take away major share of international investment besides giving Pakistan the status of a major regional economic power”, is not taken in the true perspective.
UAE has never spelled out even an iota of apprehensions of an economic threat from Gwadar port. In fact some of the anti-Pakistan element working in the UAE have dissipated this disinformation to create a wedge between two brotherly countries. Pakistan is very optimistic about the prospects and impacts of Gwadar.
These two ports operating at Gwadar and UAE will complement each other and the positive outcome would be to find mutual advantages accrued from them. Pakistan intends to take on other Gulf ports, especially Oman’s Salalah and UAE’s Jebel Ali and offer Central Asian states their most efficient warm-water access to both the west and the east.
Government of Pakistan has reportedly agreed to lease out land to UAE at Gwadar for the establishment of shipping companies and other related trade activities. UAE companies have shown a strong interest in the development of Gwadar port, with the promise of attracting more investment for the development of the whole area. The Saudi Investment Fund has promised to invest $100 million in the Pasni-Ormara section of the Mekran coastal highway, which is needed to connect Gwadar with other key regions of the country.
Talks are also at an advanced stage with Oman and the UAE for co-financing $100m each in this project. UAE and Saudi funds are also expected to finance some water storage schemes, as well as some social uplift projects in Balochistan. Oman has already signed a deal for small development schemes in Gwadar. UAE investments in the automotive and other manufacturing fields have fuelled economic activity in Pakistan, while the presence of Pakistani workers in the UAE have given impetus to economic activity in the UAE.

Good article Neo :thumbsup:

 

[Bull]

So basically with so much of money from foreign vountries financing gwadar port,whats pakistans share of the pie..post 35,? has anybody have the answer.

 

[Neo]

Good article Neo :thumbsup:

I didn't write it, but thanks!

 

[Creder]

well two reasons for bringing this thread back from the dead, first being the sheer number of banned users in this thread is rather remarkable

On topic

 

[My-Analogous]

Don't closed your eyes Indian created these problems for Pakistan they planned that and successfully Implemented that (they have some people who follows the words of India and in return they got dirty money)and we have to stopped that wisely without force as we all knows that it is our future