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The National
April 29, 2018
For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port and free economic zone – Pakistan's answer to Dubai. The aim is for Gwadar – located near Iran and the mouth of the Arabian Gulf – to become a regionalÃâà...
Daily Times
April 28, 2018
The port city of Gwadar whose future is being sold in glittering terms is severely lacking in the essential component of life: water. No doubt, Gwadar is most likely to play a vital role in CPEC projects, but unfortunately, so far, the biggest problem of Gwadar remains unsolved. There is one dam that providesÃâà...
Scroll.in
April 28, 2018
For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port and free economic zone – Pakistan's answer to Dubai. The aim is for Gwadar – located on the Arabian Sea near Iran and the mouth of the Persian Gulf – toÃâà...
DAWN.com
April 28, 2018
GWADAR: The first ever Science Festival for schoolchildren in Gwadar district was held at Government Model High School here on Saturday to promote interest in science and discovery among students in the region. The festival was inaugurated by Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court MuhammadÃâà...
The News International (blog)
April 27, 2018
LONDON: An investment expert has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is amongst the most important and central part of China's “One Belt One Road" (OBOR) initiative as this project needs a harbour which Pakistan ideally offers in the form of Gwadar port. Ryan He, Board Member ofÃâà...
The News International (blog)
April 27, 2018
ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) Thursday approved three major projects, including supply of drinking water to Gwadar, a hydropower project at Mohmand Agency and Metro Bus service for the new Islamabad International Airport. The meeting, chaired byÃâà...
The Nation
April 24, 2018
For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port and free economic zone – Pakistan's answer to Dubai. The aim is for Gwadar – located on the Arabian Sea near Iran and the mouth of the Persian Gulf – toÃâà...
UrduPoint News
April 24, 2018
Under this giant project, Balochistan and Gwadar would soon become business hub as the incumbent government was taking swift initiatives for economic development of the province, he told APP here on Tuesday. He said that provincial government was utilizing all available resources for eradicatingÃâà...
Firstpost
April 24, 2018
Gwadar: For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port and free economic zone – Pakistan's answer to Dubai. The aim is for Gwadar – located on the Arabian Sea near Iran and the mouth of the Persian GulfÃâà...
Devdiscourse
April 23, 2018
For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port and free economic zone – Pakistan's answer to Dubai. The aim is for Gwadar – located on the Arabian Sea near Iran and the mouth of the Persian Gulf – toÃâà...
UrduPoint News
April 23, 2018
To provide link to Gwadar port with Iranian border National Highway Authority (NHA) will construct a 200 kilomtre Nokundi-Panjgoor Highway. ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Apr, 2018 ) :To provide link to Gwadar port with Iranian border National Highway Authority (NHA) willÃâà...
The New Indian Express
April 23, 2018
The Gwadar Port branded and promoted as a signature Pakistan-China development model Gwadar that will eventually be built into an "industrial powerhouse" with planned manufacturing facilities, a free trade zone and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, is turning out to be unprofitable, with a shipÃâà...
Daily Pakistan
April 23, 2018
GWADAR – A Chinese state-owned construction firm has been signed up to build a luxury golf development in Pakistan under the umbrella of the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The China Pak Golf Estates is planned as a $265m gated golf community spread over 6.7 million squareÃâà...
The Express Tribune
April 23, 2018
About functioning of the emergency care centre of Gwadar, he said in combination with the actual needs of the project, CRCF consulted relevant medical experts and provided the necessary medical and office equipment for the centre. At the same time, Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) and the PakistanÃâà...
The New Indian Express
April 23, 2018
The Gwadar Port branded and promoted as a signature Pakistan-China development model Gwadar that will eventually be built into an "industrial powerhouse" with planned manufacturing facilities, a free trade zone and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, is turning out to be unprofitable, with a shipÃâà...
The News International (blog)
April 22, 2018
LONDON: State-owned Chinese construction company, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), has announced that it has entered into an agreement for the construction of Gwadar's first luxury gated golf community with a Pakistani company. Empire Properties, the Pakistan registeredÃâà...
The Nation
April 21, 2018
ISLAMABAD - Empire Properties, Pakistan registered trustees of leading International Developers CPIC Friday signed an MoU with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation for construction of China Pak Golf Estates, Gwadar's first luxury, gated Golf Community. The $ 265 million project is aÃâà...
Voice of America
April 21, 2018
The Chinese have also expanded and operationalized the Pakistani deep water port of Gwadar on the Arabian Sea, which is at the heart of the massive bilateral cooperation, known as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC. The strategically located port is currently being operated by a ChineseÃâà...
The Express Tribune
April 20, 2018
ISLAMABAD: The Secretariat of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has said that work is underway for the development of Gwadar city besides giving practical shape to the economic zone of Gwadar. “It will help make Gwadar an international and modern port. Giving practical shape to economicÃâà...
The Diplomat
April 18, 2018
Pakistan's virgin beaches are located in District Gwadar, which is the major coastal town of Balochistan, and also said to be the epicenter of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). But the beaches are in danger of being badly affected by a newly planned 300MW coal power plant in Gwadar.
Samaa Web Desk
April 17, 2018
Iranian forces opened fire near Gwadar, killing two Pakistani men. According to Pakistan security officials, 15 people tried to enter Iran illegally. The Iranian border force opened fire on the illegal entrants. Two of them were killed on the spot while five others were taken into custody. The remaining managedÃâà...
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
April 16, 2018
The success of Gwadar Port could be more a strategic project for China than a commercially viable one, a report by a respected US think tank has said. Given its geographical location, Gwadar may help China cut down the total distance that oil has to travel from the Gulf states to the Chinese heartland, but itÃâà...
The News International (blog)
April 13, 2018
Karachi: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is expected to announce tariffs for Gwadar's first coal-fired power project of 300 megawatts by the end of this month, it was learnt on Thursday. CIHC Pak Power Company is developing the power project based on imported coal under theÃâà...
Daily Times
April 13, 2018
Gwadar is a port city on the southwestern coast of Pakistan's largest province, Baluchistan. The Gwadar port is expected to revolutionize the economic, socio-economic, financial and strategic landscape of Pakistan in its entirety. After the completion of the port, Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia areÃâà...
The News International (blog)
April 13, 2018
KARACHI: Balochistan government has announced to allot amenity plot, measuring one acre to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for establishment of its liaison office in Gwadar, a statement said on Friday. The FPCCI has welcomed the announcement made byÃâà...
Global Times
April 13, 2018
With the development of Gwadar Port under the CPEC, Gwadar, the Pakistani city where the port is situated, is being transformed from a small fishing village into a hub of international trade, with road links from Asia to Europe. The opening-up of new trade routes will not only benefit China and Pakistan butÃâà...
Zee News
April 12, 2018
The success of Gwadar Port could be more a strategic project for China than a commercially viable one, a report by a respected US think tank has said. Given its geographical location, Gwadar may help China cut down the total distance that oil has to travel from the Gulf states to the Chinese heartland, but itÃâà...
Asia Times
April 12, 2018
The Pakistani prime minister's aviation adviser, Mehtab Khan, has told China Central Television that Pakistan would kickstart construction of another massive airport this year to serve the southern port city of Gwadar to propel the city toward becoming the nation's trade hub. A CSCEC representative said onÃâà...
BloombergQuint
April 11, 2018
"It's a positive statement that came for the first time from their side," Dostain Khan Jamaldini, chairman of the Gwadar Port Authority, said by phone. The two countries are already discussing a new ferry service that would link ports in Gwadar and Karachi with the Iranian ports of Chabahar and Bandar Abbas,Ãâà...
Business Standard
April 11, 2018
The Gwadar port is part of Xi's plan to finance $50 billion in infrastructure investments in Pakistan, and Chinese merchants already have a strong foothold in Chabahar. China's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. "Delhi would likely take the view that any ChineseÃâà...
Times of India
April 11, 2018
"It's a positive statement that came for the first time from their side," Dostain Khan Jamaldini, chairman of the Gwadar Port Authority, said by phone. The two countries are already discussing a new ferry service that would link ports in Gwadar and Karachi with the Iranian ports of Chabahar and Bandar Abbas,Ãâà...
RS-NEWS
April 11, 2018
Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Dostain Khan Jamaldini said that the work on new Gwadar airport will start soon. The company that has been nominated by China for the development of mega Gwadar airport has got the clearance for financing & execution of the project. Once the implementation phaseÃâà...
RS-NEWS
April 10, 2018
As per the current Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Gwadar Port under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project will become the center of global trade. The work on the Port is being done at a rapid pace. PM Abbasi was speaking at the opening ceremony of Boao forum in HainanÃâà...
DunyaNews Pakistan
April 10, 2018
Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir, Sr Vice President and Tariq Haleem Vice President FPCCI while appreciating the announcement of the provincial minister said that the establishment of FPCCI office in Gwadar in the backdrop of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor activities is the need of the hour to facilitateÃâà...
The Express Tribune
April 10, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that Gwadar Port will emerge as the top sea port of Asia after completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. “The CPEC has become one of the top regional cooperation projects in the world which will connect Central Asia,Ãâà...
Daily Pakistan
April 9, 2018
BOAO – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said port city Gwadar is going to become a hub of international trade under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project as the development of the deep sea port is being done at fast track. Addressing opening ceremony of Boao forum inÃâà...
Pakistan Today
April 8, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Affairs Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said that major infrastructure development was being done in Gwadar and several projects were underway there as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Talking to a private TV channel, he said that real change was visible inÃâà...
Pakistan Observer
April 8, 2018
With surging real estate demand in Gwadar because of CPEC, a local company, Eiwan, launched Pakistan's first beachfront, resort style housing project called Oshun by Eiwan. Envisioned as a 'resort style living' community, this iconic project is nestled in between pristine beaches on one side andÃâà...
The Express Tribune
March 31, 2018
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has said that the provincial government is forced to take loan for the development of Gwadar Port City as the federal government has yet to release the promised Rs1 billion for the project. “Neglecting Balochistan is tantamount to neglectingÃâà...
Pakistan Today
March 29, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited the naval installations at Gwadar to review the operational readiness of the units and the progress of ongoing Pakistan Navy projects at Gwadar. Upon arrival at Gwadar Airport, chief of the naval staff was received by CommanderÃâà...
Nikkei Asian Review
March 29, 2018
GWADAR, Pakistan -- The idea of transforming the ancient fishing village of Gwadar into a bustling port city has been around since at least 1954, when Pakistan commissioned the U.S. Geological Survey to examine its coastline. Their conclusion: Gwadar, which sits on the Arabian Sea, would be an idealÃâà...
The News International (blog)
March 29, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Naval Installations at Gwadar to review the operational readiness of naval units and progress of ongoing PN projects. Upon arrival at Gwadar Airport, the chief of the naval staff was received by Commander Coast Rear AdmiralÃâà...
Pakistan Observer
March 29, 2018
The participants of 10th All Pakistan Chambers Presidents' Conference (APCPCI) Gwadar—2018 discussed CPEC and its possible impacts on Inter and Intra-Regional trade, connectivity and regional trade integration, Trade and Investment opportunities in Pakistan, Inter-regional trade barriers (Tariff andÃâà...
DunyaNews Pakistan
March 29, 2018
Karachi (Dunya News) - Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Naval Installations at Gwadar to review the operational readiness of Naval Units and progress of ongoing PN projects at Gwadar. Upon arrival at Gwadar Airport, Chief of the Naval Staff was received by CommanderÃâà...
Pakistan Observer
March 29, 2018
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Naval Installations at Gwadar to review the operational readiness of Naval Units and progress of ongoing PN projects. Upon arrival at Gwadar Airport, Chief of the Naval Staff was received by Commander Coast Rear Admiral Moazzam lIyas.
The News International (blog)
March 28, 2018
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi also reviewed the construction work of Bahria Model School Gwadar. He emphasized on timely completion and full functionality of the school as per timeline with an aim to provide quality education to local community in Gwadar. Chief of the Naval Staff also interacted withÃâà...
Pakistan Today
March 27, 2018
An ancient gate named “Sutak Deen Dar”, about 150 kilometres from Gwadar, has been traced back to Nimrod. BBC Urdu quoted experts as saying that the Sutak Deen Dar was symbolically referred to as a gate, for it back in 3500BCE led to Mesopotamia from Makran. According to Dad Rahim, who hasÃâà...
The News International (blog)
March 26, 2018
GWADAR: Researchers have found traces of Nimrod here in Pakistan in the face of an ancient gate named 'Sutak Deen Dar' some 150 kilometres from Gwadar city. The dilapidated, burned-down gate was built around 3500 BC and used to link the Makran Coast with Mesopotamia, a BBC Urdu reportÃâà...
The Nation
March 22, 2018
ISLAMABAD - The government has approved a plan to set up a new shipyard at Gwadar with the capacity to build very large and ultra large crude carriers, sources told The Nation. Sources in the Defence Ministry said the plan approved by the federal cabinet would be implemented within three to five years.
The News International (blog)
March 20, 2018
Gwadar is considered the most beautiful city of Balochistan. But its residents are in extreme distress these days owing to non-availability of water. There is no tap water because of which people are forced to buy water. Although the rich can afford to buy water, the poor cannot. Incapable of affording threeÃâà...
