“Training Courses” Completed for New Gwadar International Airport

As skilled manpower is a key prerequisite to operate New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), which is highly likely to be operational in September, China has completed “Training Courses” for government officials. It is the first of its kind human resource training courses aiming to train public office holders in a bid to help them hone their technical, administrative and managerial expertise. A Civil Aviation Authority official told Gwadar Pro, the Government of Pakistan did not bear any cost as all expense incurred in the process of conduction of training course has been executed under China’s aid. He said that most of the officials from Civil Aviation Authority in the section of operation, management, security, engineering & mechanical work have completed the course.

Gwadar delegation to visit China

A 10-member Gwadar Delegation has left Islamabad for Beijing, on Sunday (September 10th).  Before the departure, the Embassy of People’s Republic of China in Islamabad…

E-gates to equip New Gwadar International Airport

New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) is soon to be equipped with Electronic Gates (E-gates) in line with international high-tech standards for the facilitation of passengers.…

Solarization in full swing in Gwadar

Motivated by the solar donation drive launched by China in Gwadar in phases over the last few years that facilitates more than 4,000 locals and helps mitigate their power outage woes, the solarization of Gwadar is gaining momentum.   In the“Dashti market” and “Airport Road market”, two main electronic markets in Gwadar, there used to be a considerable rush of customers battered by long–hour power breakdowns since the onset of the sweltering season of summer.   Three years back, these markets did not have solar panels, batteries, or operating systems. After China unveiled the initiative of distributing solar systems among the most deserving groups in Gwadar that turned their electricity nightmares into pleasant life, awareness started gripping the people of Gwadar with insights that solar system is a key solution to power outages.   According to an official of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, sales of solar panels and systems are booming in Gwadar as residential and commercial buildings are being solarized.   Wasim Baloch, a trader of Dashti Electronic market, told Gwadar Pro that among his customers, 40 percent are interested in buying solar systems for homes or outlets.   When Noor Muhammad, a customer at Airport Road Market, was asked about his reason for purchasing solar sets, he said that perpetual power failure has become a pain in the neck. Going solar is the sole solution for him to get rid of the load-shedding menace, he added.   Locals who are the beneficiaries of solar systems donated by China said, “Power breakdown is no problem now, we are rescued as China’s solar systems continue to serve the unserved people of Gwadar,” said Abdul Rashid, fisherman and resident of the Gazarwaan area near Masjid-e-Aqsa in Gwadar old City.    The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan and China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment donated 4,000 sets of solar photovoltaic systems and LED lights last year.  

Gwadar Safe City Project on upward trajectory

In a significant development, the Gwadar Safe City Project (Phase I) has seen substantial progress with the establishment of the Project Management Unit (PMU) and…

Gwadar Free Zone North: Water supply project on August 30

The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) is set to commence the establishment of the water supply network for the Gwadar Free Zone North on August 30th.…

RMB 350,000 for Gwadar orphan students

In a major development, Chinese Consulate General of Karachi, people’s Republic of China has approved a plan for the orphan students of Gwadar.  The Education…

COPHC chairman brands Gwadar as CPEC’s pivotal axis

The China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) Chairman, Yu Bo, has termed Gwadar port as pivotal axis of CPEC.  He made these remarks during his…

Gwadar port to start exporting 30 containers carrying pharmaceuticals

30 containers carrying pharmaceutical raw material will be exported to China from Gwadar Port this month. The material imported from South America and Africa will…

GDA introduces remarkable Private Investment Projects under JV mode

To commemorate Independence Day, the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) has extended invitations to companies and joint venture entities, aiming to foster collaboration in the promising…