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Zahid Askani: An Oasis in Desertous Peninsula of Gwadar

Mariyam Suleman Baloch Taking a stand in a remote community of fishermen is never undemanding where proper education system is merely a dream, the multinational language of English seems something unapproachable, the concept of co-education is unwelcomed and rational thoughts are socially restricted. Often in such situations few self-driven individuals dare to initiate journeys overflowing with challenges and turbulences to ...

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Gwadar Port Free Zone Land Handed Over to China on a 43-Year Lease

Mariyam Suleman Gwadar – Gwadar port free zone land was handed over to China Overseas Ports Holding Company Ltd (COPHCL) on a 43-year lease during the formal handover ceremony conducted in Gwadar, on Wednesday. Being  part of the China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC), the ceremony was mainly conducted for three important undertakings; Handing-taking over Gwadar port free zone land, Framework Agreement ...

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Local Government Members Condemn GPA & GDA for Keeping them Out Of Loop

Suleman Hashim Gwadar – Chairman of Municipal Committee Gwadar, Abid Sohrabi and local councilors from all parties condemned the violation of their rights by Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) and Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) during a press conference in Municipal Committee Office Gwadar, on Thursday. According to the local government councilors, a large number of projects are being planned by GPA ...

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Opposition Alleges Corruption and Mismanagement in Municipal Committee Gwadar

Suleman Hashim Gwadar – The opposition members of Municipal Committee Gwadar have alleged that massive corruption and mismanagement is taking place in Municipal committee Gwadar. Opposition in Municipal Committee Gwadar set up a three-day protest camp inside the premises of Municipal Committee Office against the ruling party for disapproving each development project, mega corruption and acting against the spirit of ...

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Jewani: NP Representatives Condemn Balochistan Government for Load Shedding and Water Crisis

Suleman Hashim Gwadar – National Party (NP) representatives and the Chairman of the Iranian-bordering town Jewani have condemned Balochistan government for 21 hours load shedding and water crisis in Jewani during a press conference in Gwadar Press Club, this Sunday. Addressing the issue of electricity, the party representatives said, “Previously we only had 6 hours load shedding in Jewani which ...

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Gwadar: 20,000 Announced for Degree College

Suleman Hashim Gwadar – Chairman Municipal Committee Gwadar, Abid Sohrabi announced 20,000 rupees for Syed Zahoor Shah Hashmi Degree College Gwadar during a college function conducted for welcome of new students, on Tuesday. Addressing the students, Chairman Municipal Committee emphasized, “CPEC and other mega projects will bring plentiful opportunities for the youth of Gwadar but the youth should bear in ...

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Gwadar: Traders Protest Against Newly Planned Road

Suleman Hashim Gwadar – Members of Traders Association Gwadar protested against the newly planned 70 feet wide road that will connect Javed Complex to Mullah Fazul Chowk, on Monday A large number of traders and shopkeepers, whose shops will be affected due to proposed expansion, marched from the center of city to Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) main office to protest ...

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Gwadar Center Stage of $46 Billion CPEC is All Set to Run Out of Drinking Water

Adnan Aamir China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is touted as a game changer for the entire region. Federal government claims that it would usher in a new era of prosperity for the country and Balochistan would be the biggest beneficiary. Gwadar, the CPEC’s raison d’etre, was also supposed to reap the benefits of the $46 billion projects. Instead, Gwadar is all ...

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History of Sino-Pak Friendship and Gwadar

Jamshaid Baloch Pakistan was the one of the first Muslim countries who recognized the newly formed government of China in January 1950. China and Pakistan both established their first formal diplomatic relations in 1951. This opened a new chapter of bilateral relations of friendship, but in 1961, relations were further strengthened when Pakistan voted and supported the Chinese government to ...

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Dr. Malik Implemented Failed Projects in Gwadar for Personal Interest: BNP

Suleman Hashim Gwadar – Chief Minister (CM) Balochistan Dr. Malik Baloch implemented failed projects for Gwadar for his personal interests, said Balochistan National Party (BNP) leaders in Gwadar. BNP leaders made these comments during a protest demonstration held at Mullah Fazul Chowk this Wednesday against the projects that Dr. Malik introduced for Gwadar during the last two and half years ...

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