ISLAMABAD (APP): Following decades of perseverance, Gawadar Port finally making history by beginning its cargo handling from today (Saturday).

Experts said that besides Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, Central Asian countries-Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and other Russian states would also be using this port, which would be fetching Pakistan huge revenue in terms of foreign exchange, private news channel reported.

Gawadar Port would be deeper than all other ports in the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Indian Sea, Bengal Gulf and others located in this sea belt and huge cargo ships up to 0.25 million tons could anchor in Gawader.

One phase of the port has already been completed, which included three berths and one ramp 600 meter long capable of accommodating several ships at a time.

In the other phase, 10 more berths would be constructed. Besides, the construction on the road links with the Central Asia was underway-892 kilometers long motorway would be connecting Gawadar with Turbat, Awaran, Khuzdar and Naudero, which would also help paving the way of road communication with China.

Besides, a network of roads was being laid to connect Gawadar with Iran and Afghanistan.

Experts said that Gawadar city in future would turn into an international hub of industrial and commercial activity, which would not only play a key role in the economic development of Balochistan, but also entire country.


Associated Press of Pakistan

The first ship carrying wheat from Canada could not dock at Gwadar because it wasn't as deep as it it supposed to be. It had to anchor offshore and feeder vessels have to take some of the cargo to port and lighten the ship before it could dock. There is something wrong, depth was supposed to be 14 ft, but that ship which needed 12ft could not berth until it was lightened. Whats the point of a deep sea port of feeder vessels are needed, ships might as well just go to Karachi.

The port is still under construction brother, just be patient. We can't expect to handle everything the first day Gwadar opens.

Awesome news, congratulations!

Good job

congratulations!

Very good news. This port has to flourish for the sake of Balochistan and the rest of Pakistan.

Mashallah very good news!

when will the PN start operating from gwadar

May Allah bring out good outcome for the entire nation.
Hopefully the locals will be happy with the improvements and thousands of new jobs.....lets see..wat happens next!!