Gwadar: World's Next Economic Hub
Gwadar's location, history, seaport, makes it very important as well as the huge development, under the CPEC initiative, taken by China and Pakistan governments made Gwadar heaven for the world's trade and economic activities.
Most of Gwadar is uninhabited and barren. In 1977, Gwadar got the status of a district. Gwadar has four tehsils Omara, Pasni, Gwadar and Jivani.
Gwadar is a city of Balochistan province, in Pakistan with the deepest seaport in the world. Is Gwadar the next Dubai? This question is in every special and common language. In this, we will try to give answers to all of your questions about Gwadar.
We will see about these mentioned below,
- Gwadar History
- Gwadar Beach
- Gwadar Port
- Gwadar Stadium
- Gwadar Airport
- Gwadar Population
- Gwadar Oman
I would like to share some important information about the city and Gwadar port. Did you know that Gwadar was not a part of Pakistan when it was formed? From which country did Pakistan buy this area for how much money?
Gwadar Seaport
Gwadar has become world-famous for its magnificent location and state-of-the-art port under construction. The city is of great importance to the whole of Central Asia Gwadar port is located 630 km west of Karachi on the Arabian Sea in the province of Balochistan.
It is a deep water harbor and its depth is 14 meters, the most important thing about the harbor is that the water is hot on the part of the sea where it is located. The hot water section can be used for shipping all year round.
According to experts, the port of Gwadar facilitates trade with 152 countries of the world by 4760 ships. Construction of a 21st century modern port in Gwadar, a city with a 60 km coastline, is nearing completion. Its importance is increasing day by day.
Ziarat residency, Jinnah's house
History, culture, and tradition of Quetta city in Balochistan
In which not only Pakistan but also China, Afghanistan, and most of the Central Asian countries will depend on this port. So far China has been able to invest the most in this port.
Because China will also use this port for its trade. China will invest 62 billion in Gwadar Port and C-Pack by 2030. These projects are the largest investments in the history of Pakistan.
The project has been dubbed as a game-changer in the region and the eyes of the world are on the port of Gwadar.
Gwadar History
The history of Gwadar is very old and long. Gwadar is a mixture of two words one is "Gwa" and the other is "Dar" of Baloch language. "Gwa" means wind in Balochi language and "Dar" means door, Gwadar literally means wind door, here the wind blows all year round.
This area has been a part of Iran for thousands of years. It was ruled by Alexander the Great 300 years before Christ. Nine hundred years later, the Muslims conquered this area and 1783 marked the turning point in the history of Gwadar.
When the then ruler of Gwadar, Khan of Kalat, Mir Naseer Khan, handed over the area to Oman for an indefinite period. King Taimoor was the ruler of Oman at that time.
It is said that the daughter of Khan of Kalat was married to his prince and this area was given to his daughter in dowry by Khan of Kalat.
Pakistan Purchased Gwadar from Oman
When Pakistan was formed in 1947, this area was with them. Pakistan wanted Gwadar to become part of Pakistan.
Pakistan enlisted the help of its longtime friend the United States and a geological survey team from the United States surveyed the area and said it could be a good seaport here.
And big ships can come here. Pakistan was seven years old in 1954, Pakistan talked to Oman and ask them to sell Gwadar to Pakistan.
The talks lasted for more than two or three years. Finally, on December 8, 1958, Oman sold Gwadar to Pakistan for five and a half Billion rupees. On July 1, 1977, Gwadar joined Balochistan.
Development in Gwadar
Development work started on Gwadar port. Part of the project was completed in March 2007. Gwadar Port was inaugurated by the then President Pervez Musharraf on March 20, 2007.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and Governor Balochistan Owais Ahmed Ghani were also present on the occasion. China provided 248 million dollars for the development of the port.
One Hundred and Fifty Million Dollar Investment Contributes to Construction of coastal Highway Connects Gwadar to Karachi.
Gwadar Population
The population of Gwadar, a city with a coastline of 60 km, protrudes like a hammerhead in the deep sea is about a hundred thousand (100,000).
90% of the people of Gwadar are engaged in fishing. Besides, the Iran-Pakistan border is 159 km away therefore, the residents of Gwadar meet their economic needs from neighboring Iran. CPEC work in progress their that's why the standard of living of the people of Gwadar is improving.
Gwadar's Future
Gwadar port is very important for China as China has no hot water seaport in its region. In the future, Gwadar will become an international city and will become the most economically important city of Balochistan as well as Pakistan.
Gwadar Stadium & Airport
Cricket Stadium, Airport, housing schemes, In the city are in full swing and the port will become one of the world's great ports.
