Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif addressing a ceremony in Gwadar. SCREEN GRAB
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday inaugurated five developmental projects at Gwadar in Balochistan.
“I agree with my minister Mir Hasil Bizenjo when he says that Gwadar is Balochistan and Balochistan is Gwadar. Gwadar is Pakistan and Pakistan is Gwadar,” PM Nawaz said while addressing a ceremony after unveiling the developmental projects.
The development projects include a free trade zone, business complex of Gwadar Port Authority, Pak-China Government Primary School Faqir Colony, Sawar and Shadikor dams and Gwadar University, according to Radio Pakistan.
Chinese team reviews Gwadar progress
“Gwadar port is not only important for Pakistan but for the whole region and for the whole world. When I came here in 1991 I was greatly disappointed after witnessing the poor conditions here but today I am very happy to see Gwadar becoming a prosperous city of Pakistan,” the premier said.
Earlier, the prime minister was given a detailed briefing about the development projects which are part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-million dollar project launched jointly by China and Pakistan.
“The Gwadar airport will cost Rs29 billion while the Gwadar motorway will cost Rs150 billion which will be connected to the rest of the country,” the prime minister said, adding over 50,000 jobs will be created for which locals will be given first preference.
The premier also thanked the Chinese government for playing a substantial role in the development of Gwadar and other projects in the rest of the country.
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