Gwadar Archives

Energy scarcity of Gwadar to end by 2023 after completion of 300 MW coal power plant

The longstanding issues of the port city of Gwadar because of increasing energy scarcity would be settled by October 2023 after the...

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Poor fisherman accidentally caught a rare fish and sold it for Rs 13.58 million

After inadvertently catching a rare fish while fishing in the Gulf of Oman near Jiwani, a small town in the Gwadar area,...

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Afghan, Gwadar chambers of commerce explore Gwadar trade activities

To boost up commercial and business activities in Gwadar, Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) explored Gwadar trade activities in a...

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Saudi firm to set up refinery in Gwadar to assess Reko Diq gold, copper quantity

Regarding the recent agreement on the Reko Diq copper and gold mining project with a Canadian company, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul...

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Special Economic District at Gwadar Smart Port City to be made tax-free zone under CPEC

The Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan says the proposed special economic district (SED) is expected to get tax-free status. In accordance...

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China plans $10-$15 billion investment and create industrial units at Gwadar Free Zone

Pakistan has received promises from China for attaining investments of $10-$15 billion for a number of sectors, as well as for creating...

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Gwadar to generate 1.2 million high-paid jobs for skilled local youth

The coastal city of Gwadar is all set to provide around 1.2 million high-paid jobs for local skilled workers and professionals. The...

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New Gwadar airport approved at Rs 51.298 billion, a 550% higher cost

The Federal Government made approval for setting up of New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) having over 550 percent higher cost i.e. Rs...

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300MW Gwadar coal power plant worth $542.32 million to create over 1000 jobs

The 300 MW coal fire-based power project at Gwadar would produce above 1000 employments for the native persons and decrease the electricity...

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New Gwadar International Airport 2nd revised project okayed by ECNEC

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) authorized the second amended proposal for the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) at...

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Gwadar to become a major logistic hub in region within five years

Gwadar, a significant constituent of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would be developed the logistics hub in the area in five...

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Chinese firms to invest $15 billion in the petrochemical industry

Chinese companies have showed interest to invest $15 billion in Pakistan’s petrochemical industry, a venture that also includes the development of constructing...

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Pakistan launching Salt project worth $750 million in Gwadar

Pakistan is launching the Sun Salt project worth $750 million in Gwadar, Balochistan, the first phase of which after completion will bring...

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PM Imran launches various mega projects during visit to Gwadar

Prime Minister Imran Khan, on his visit to Gwadar, performed the ground-breaking of various mega development projects. On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan...

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Saudi Arabia plans oil refinery, chemical complex in Hub or Karachi

According to Tabish Gauhar, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Power and Petroleum, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) would...

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CDWP approves 15 energy, transport, and construction projects worth Rs 169 billion

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved 15 projects worth Rs 169.2 billion, pertaining to transport, communication, and construction sectors. The meeting of CDWP...

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Gwadar fisherman catches rare 48-kilo Atlantic croaker, sells it for Rs 72 lakh

A fisherman from Pishkan, Gwadar has sold a rare 48-kg Atlantic croaker fish for a whopping Rs 72 lakh, in one of the...

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Gwadar granted status of Capital of South Balochistan

Gwadar has been declared the new capital of South Balochistan, said GPA Chairman Naseer Khan Kashani. In order to bring the coastal town Gwadar into the...