President for stronger economic, cultural ties with China

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said that Pakistan and China enjoyed long-term strategic relations, which need to be further strengthened in the areas of trade, economy, agriculture, people-to-people contacts, and culture. The president, in a meeting with the visiting Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), Luo Zhaohui, who… Continue reading President for stronger economic, cultural ties with China

Gwadar become center of attention for foreign investors

QUETTA, Jan 20 (APP):After the launch of projects worth billions of rupees for increasing commercial activities, setting up of free zones, improvement of infrastructure and visit of foreign diplomats, Gwadar port has become the center of attention for foreign investors. “Investors from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia intending to invest in Gwadar Free Zone (North) this… Continue reading Gwadar become center of attention for foreign investors

Gwadar port receives another bulk DAP vessel for Afghan Trade Transit

ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP):The Gwadar Port being operated under the flagship China Economic Corridor (CPEC) has received another bulk vessel of DAP for Afghan Transit Trade and will discharge approximately 28000 metric tons.An official of the Planning Ministry told APP that the DAP fertilizer received on the port would be transported via Chamman and Torkham.The… Continue reading Gwadar port receives another bulk DAP vessel for Afghan Trade Transit

Gwadar port starts receiving Govt imports of bulk cargos

ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): The Gwadar port has started receiving government imports of bulk cargos as three consecutive vessels carrying 90,000 MT urea have already been arrived at the port and clocked the fastest discharge rate. This represents the efforts of Ministry of Maritime Affairs, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, Gwadar Port Authority (GPA),… Continue reading Gwadar port starts receiving Govt imports of bulk cargos

No laxity in execution of Kisan Package to be tolerated: PM

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that he would not tolerate any laxity in the implementation of the Kisan Package announced by the incumbent government. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting on the execution of the package, said the government was providing a subsidy on the tube wells to… Continue reading No laxity in execution of Kisan Package to be tolerated: PM

CLAS holds conference on Pakistan’s maritime security, blue economy

ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP):Centre for Law and Security (CLAS), in collaboration with the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) here on Monday held a one-day conference on Pakistan’s Maritime Security and Blue Economy at TMUC Forum. The speakers at the conference focused on providing concrete recommendations concerning the way forward for Pakistan regarding the full… Continue reading CLAS holds conference on Pakistan’s maritime security, blue economy

Federal Secretary Ministry of Housing and Works Iftikhar Ali Shallwani receiving souvenir from Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Naseer Khan Kashani at his office

APP10-180822 ISLAMABAD: August 18 - Federal Secretary Ministry of Housing and Works Iftikhar Ali Shallwani receiving souvenir from Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Naseer Khan Kashani at his office. APP
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2ND Follow-Up meeting of the Federal Secretary for Maritime Affairs, Mathar Niaz Rana with the Chairman of China Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHCL) to review oil blending facility through ship-to-ship transfer at outer anchorage of Gwadar Port held at Ministry of Maritime Affairs

APP44-050722 ISLAMABAD: JULY 05 - 2ND Follow-Up meeting of the Federal Secretary for Maritime Affairs, Mathar Niaz Rana with the Chairman of China Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHCL) to review oil blending facility through ship-to-ship transfer at outer anchorage of Gwadar Port held at Ministry of Maritime Affairs. APP
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People of Gwadar to get clean drinking water, solar power: PM

GWADAR, Jun 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday said every person in Gwadar would be given clean drinking water and free of cost electricity with solar panels. Talking to fishermen here at an event, he said he would chair a meeting on Saturday on the issues pertaining to Gwadar.Progress and prosperity of people of… Continue reading People of Gwadar to get clean drinking water, solar power: PM

Hakla-DI Khan Motorway: A milestone achievement on Western Route of CPEC

By Najam-ul-Hassan ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):The completion of Hakla-DI Khan Motorway has proved a milestone achievement on the Western Route of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for providing fast connectivity to the locals as well as paving the way for preparing the shortest route for logistics moving to and from the Chinese province of… Continue reading Hakla-DI Khan Motorway: A milestone achievement on Western Route of CPEC

Gwadar Port focuses on development, people’s livelihood: Wang Wenbin

PM Khan's positive remarks on Pak-China friendship highly appreciable: China

BEIJING, Nov 30 (APP):The Gwadar Port, a leading project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), focuses on development and people’s livelihood while all projects which have been completed there have played important role in creating education opportunities, improving employment skills and responding to Covid-19 for the benefit of local people, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said. “The… Continue reading Gwadar Port focuses on development, people’s livelihood: Wang Wenbin

Fertilizer transit trade from Gwadar Port to Afghanistan continues: Global Times

BEIJING, Aug 17 (APP): Even as battle raged across Afghanistan last week, Gwadar Port, now operated by a Chinese company, continued to ship fertilizers to the landlocked country, the Global Times learned. A total of 500 tons of fertilizers were shipped out of the port’s warehouse by a fleet of Pakistani trucks during the past… Continue reading Fertilizer transit trade from Gwadar Port to Afghanistan continues: Global Times

China glad to see new progress in development of Gwadar Port: Zhao Lijian

BEIJING, July 7 (APP): Expressing happiness over the new progress made in the development of Gwadar, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian has said that with concerted efforts, the Gwadar Port will achieve further progress, become a regional trading hub and industrial cooperation base and play a greater role in promoting regional development and prosperity.… Continue reading China glad to see new progress in development of Gwadar Port: Zhao Lijian

Chairman GPA briefed ambassadors regarding Gwadar Port

GWADAR, Jul 5 (APP): Chairman Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Naseer Khan Kashani on Monday briefed the Ambassadors of various countries and senior Journalists regarding developments carried out in Gwadar Port. Ambassadors of various countries including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Kenya, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar along with Special Assistant to Prime… Continue reading Chairman GPA briefed ambassadors regarding Gwadar Port

Establishment of industrial units in CPEC free zone to promote industrialization

ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): The establishment of industrial units in Gwadar Port under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Projects would enhance the volume of local exports as construction of 04 berths had been completed. The port started its operations in 2020, which was completed by China Ports Holding Company with a total cost of $300 million, said… Continue reading Establishment of industrial units in CPEC free zone to promote industrialization

Gwadar Port, Free Zone to generate $10 bn annual economic activity: Asim Bajwa

GWADAR, May 31 (APP): After becoming fully operational, the Gwadar Port and Gwadar Free Zone would generate economic activities of around $10 billion per annum, besides creating thousands of new jobs, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa said on Monday. “Soon after completion of the Gwadar Free Zone,… Continue reading Gwadar Port, Free Zone to generate $10 bn annual economic activity: Asim Bajwa

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