Pakistan

PM Nawaz inaugurates five CPEC projects in Gwadar

Premier says Gwadar is Pakistan and Pakistan is Gwadar

News Desk September 01, 2016

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.

COMMENTS (12)

imran baloch | 8 years ago | Reply With due respect I want to say that a gwadari citizen better knows the problem of gwadar. Now a days gawadar became very papplur from all over the world because of some mega projects and bcoz of gwadar port. Wich makes us very happy that our city became very famouse but if we see the inside story of gwadar. Electercity and the shortage of water is the biggest problem of gwadar. U can see gwadari peoples are striking on the issue of water and electercity on every month . We all are happy with the progress of our city and we also want to play our role for progressing our city but we request to solve the problem of water and electercity and also create job opportunities for gwadari boys. We have very talented youngster for gwadar but there job less inspite of being very talented still there job less bcoz the have no source and in here for job only degree source and recommendation is needed and if u no talent not a problem

Kickass | 8 years ago | Reply @Ch. Allah Daad: yes a minister of your Prime Minister some one named Hasil Bizenjo embarasses your PM by saying Gawadar is Balochistan etc. This speaks of an inept and totally ignorant minister and his pm.

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realist | 8 years ago | Reply @Mr Obvious - i can not speak for electricity but there is no water problem in gwadar and your statement that there isn't even a single school is a lie. pakistan navy itself runs 4 schools and besides that there are 2 private schools i myself know of (there are probably more). add to that this government school. if you're a cynic at least know your facts before jumping into the abyss of negativity.

Amanullah Khan | 8 years ago | Reply Mr. PM we the people of GB of proposed Gilchistan province are waiting for such an inauguration of at least one important project of construction of Bounji Dam which is crucial for our long run development. If you are sincere with the cause of development of the people of Gilchistan it is time to include the project in CPEC. Till now you have given us assurances. It will not work in future, you must realize the bitter fact.

Mr Obvious | 8 years ago | Reply Yeah right .... Gwadar doesn't even have a single school, adequate housing, short on basic water/electricity - and your going to fix that by building a University. Is that stupid or what?

TBS | 8 years ago | Reply All he is good for - putting his name on inaugural plates

masoom | 8 years ago | Reply Right analysis these projects are pinching both brothers like India !

stevenson | 8 years ago | Reply Nawaz Sharif has done more for Pakistan in 3 short years than anyone has done before. That's why Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri are so scared that they only way they can push him out is dharna. They can't do it in an election because people can see results.

Sabi | 8 years ago | Reply God bless Nawaz Sharif God bless Pakistan.

Fast | 8 years ago | Reply Well done PM NS. You are doing a great job to make gawadar and ultimately Pakistan a developing country.

debilitator | 8 years ago | Reply sob sob india

Ch. Allah Daad | 8 years ago | Reply While our Prime Minister is inaugurating great projects for nation, Mr. Anarchist and his opportunist friend Mr. Fake Revolutionary Thug of Canada are doing just the opposite.

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