Tag: #GwadarPort
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First CPEC project in Gwadar completed; Locals unaware
According to officials in Gwadar, the first of five projects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been completed, but locals are unaware of the project. The Pakistan China Technical and Vocational Institute, affiliated with the Gwadar Port project, is CPEC’s first project to be completed in Gwadar, with its project director Sohail Asghar telling…
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Development of Gawadar, Balochistan by the Govt. of Pakistan
On Thursday, Asad Umar, the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, presided over a progress review meeting on the South Balochistan Development Plan here in Islamabad. The conference was attended by Secretary Planning Hameed Yaqoob Sheikh, focal person S. Balochistan Development Package, and top officials. In line with the Honorable Prime Minister of…
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Together for Peace
This opinion has been shared by Muhammad Azam Khan. The present day world seem to have come full circle since the events of 9/11. Traditional threats now eclipse the previous dominant concern over non-traditional threats. Bike Lifter Gang Arrested in Pakistan PTI Using All Resources to Benefit the Economy Meera’s latest crisis, offers prize money…
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Transfer of Gwadar to Pakistan & First Naval Footprint
This opinion article has been written by Capt. (Retd) Ahmed Zaheer. The name Gwadar is a combination of two Balochi words Gwat (meaning the wind) and Dar (meaning Gateway) thus Gwadar means “The gateway of wind”. It is thought to be derived from “Gedrosia” which the ancient name was given by the Greeks to the…
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Pakistan’s Ambassador Envisions Modern Gwadar Port
Pakistan’s Ambassador envisions a modern Gwadar Port and has disproved the ‘debt trap’ conspiracy.
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Gwadar Free Zone Attracting Investment Despite COVID-19: Chairman COPHC
The Gawadar free zone is attracting investment despite COVID19, says Chairman COPHC.
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Committed to completely launch all the projects in Gawadar: Asim Saleem Bajwa
ISLAMABAD, July 4 (Online): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information Lieutenant General (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that the construction of Gwadar International Airport is in process and this project act as significant project for the city and Gwadar Port. According to media reports in a tweet on Saturday he said that Gwadar…
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Sadiq Sanjrani takes notice of Non-availability of corona kits in Gwadar
ISLAMABAD, July1 (online Int’l): Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Wednesday took notice of non-availability of coronavirus diagnosis kits in Gwadar. In this connection, he wrote a letter to the chief secretary Balochistan and updated him about the situation. Sadiq Sanjrani in his letter told that there is a lack of facilities and testing kits…
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Gwadar port remains operational during Covid-19 pandemic
BEIJING, Apr 4 (APP): Gwadar Port, a major project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is functioning well despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The comments came as some reports in Western media suggested Chinese teams’ are unable to return to their posts amid the pandemic, which is stalling many Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects, Global…
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Pak-China Technical & Vocational Institute, Gwadar to be completed by 2021
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): The construction work is in progress on Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute to be completed by 2021 in Port City, Gwadar. Senior official of Ministry of Maritime Affairs told APP that the project is fully funded by China and its ground breaking ceremony was held recently. This project was aimed at…