Latest Developments
Chinese team kicks off initial work on Gwadar oil refinery
A 15-member Chinese team consisting of engineers and experts started the initial work for implementing the decision of setting up an oil refinery in Gwadar. According to an official handout, a 15-member Chinese team including engineers and other technical experts...
China says ties with Pakistan ‘unbreakable’ despite political upheaval
China’s ties with Pakistan are “unbreakable and rock solid”, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday against the backdrop of the ongoing political crisis in Islamabad. The ministry added the country’s internal turmoil will not affect the overall cooperation between the...
Gwadar water supply project to be completed this year
The water scarce port city of Gwadar will get clean drinking water supply from nearby dams by the mid of this year, as the development work on the important project is in full swing, said an official while talking to APP on Monday. The project objectives to develop...
Gwadar Eastbay Expressway completion likely by Oct-end
Gwadar Eastbay Expressway the most important mega connectivity and road infrastructure project worth $168 million is likely to be completed this month. The completion of the Gwadar Eastbay Expressway being constructed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)...
Singapore & Shenzhen ports ‘Blueprints’ for Gwadar port success
The Gwadar Port (GP) is the golden opportunity for Pakistan to transform itself into a prosperous nation of the region through the path of robust economic growth, creation of higher paying jobs, and making it a permanent source for the desperately needed foreign...
Unleashing the potential of Gwadar
Thanks to the active and comprehensive cooperation of China, Pakistan’s dream of unleashing the full potential of the strategic port of Gwadar is becoming a reality as a number of projects aimed at achieving this cherished objective are nearing completion. Talking to...
High level EU delegation visits Gwadar
A high level delegation of European Union visited Gwadar on Monday during which the visiting dignitaries were take on a tour of the city and briefed on the development works taking place. The members of the EU delegation included ambassadors of Belgium, Austria, the...
GasPort plans $94m virtual LNG pipeline from Gwadar
The Gwadar GasPort Limited (GGPL) plans to invest $94.04 million in a virtual pipeline to deliver imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the doorsteps of the industrial and other private sector consumers at competitive prices via cryogenic bowsers. “We hope to...
Gwadar port a gateway to the shortest and most economical route for Central Asia
Gwadar port of Pakistan is a gateway to the shortest and more economical route to the landlocked Central Asian Republics (CARs). The trade from Gwadar port to CARs will reduce the distance to 50 percent as compared to the distance from Iran, and freight charges less...
CPEC to gain momentum in days ahead
ISLAMABAD: The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is gaining momentum with every passing day of Pak-China relationship with Pakistan foreseeing massive economic activity during days ahead. An appreciable outcome of a novel Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of the...
Everything you need to know about Gwadar’s New 2021 Master Plan
Gwadar Master Plan 2021 is a 75-page master plan document, prepared by the Chinese state-owned company China Communications Construction Company in conjunction with Pakistan’s Minister of Planning and Development, and Gwadar Development Authority. Here's everything...
Gwadar Port: A hallmark of peaceful development for CPEC
The development of Gwadar Port seen by many as the flagship project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been praised by nations across in the Arabian Sea for its smooth and well-planned operationalisation. Showcasing...