Bizenjo expresses faith in parliament
KARACHI: Baloch leader Hasil Bizenjo has said the conflict in Balochistan needs to be debated and the debate should be in the parliament, not in the National Security Council (NSC).
PM seeks Gwadar projects
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday ordered complete details of all developmental projects and boards for the Gwadar Port Project, and demanded a comprehensive briefing from the Ministry of Shipping and Ports, sources said.
Additional $50m for Gwadar port project
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22: The federal government has provided an additional amount of $50 million to the ministry of communications to complete the first phase of the Gwadar deep-sea port project by June 2006.
Gwadar port to stimulate Pak-Afghan trade
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad is optimistic of a substantial upsurge in the Pak-Afghan trade volume with the construction of a sea-port in Balochistan’s coastal city of Gwadar.
Govt considering leasing Gwadar port to private sector
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan is considering the idea of leasing out Gwadar port to private parties for a period of 25 to 30 years.
Leading operators interested in Gwadar port
KARACHI, Aug 1: A number of leading international port operators, including Dubai Port International, Global Marine Service Company, Pakistan International Container Terminal, have shown interest in handling Gwadar port operations. The invitation for expressions of interest (EoIs) issued by the Gwadar Port Implementation Authority (GPIA) has received an encouraging response from major international port operators.
Light-rail system gets green light after financing agreeme
A long-delayed light-rail system in occupied Jerusalem is set to move forward after Israel, banks and the group building the 3.3 billion shekel (Dh2.67 billion) project reached a financing deal yesterday.
Gwadar Port Authority Bill to be Tabled in NA
ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to introduce a bill in the Parliament for setting up an authority to undertake development of Gwadar deep-sea port.
Tax-free zones in Gwadar planned: Wooing foreign investment
ISLAMABAD, June 16: The government has decided to allow China and South Korea to set up their tax-free special industrial development zones (SIDZs) in Gwadar.
Green buildings can save 70pc of electricity
ISLAMABAD (APP) – By using the green building designs and technologies up to 70 per cent electrical energy could be saved and meet 90 per cent air-conditioning demand.
Govt will start more development schemes in Balochistan: PM
ISLAMABAD: The government is starting more development schemes in Balochistan in addition to the current projects in the province, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Monday.
Aziz will open Gwadar industrial zone
ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Mohammad Yusuf said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz would soon inaugrate an industrial zone in Gwadar.
Gwadar-Quetta rail link feasibility study in six months
Gwadar-Quetta rail link feasibility study in six months LAHORE: Pakistan Railways is expected to complete the feasibility study of the Gwadar-Quetta rail link project in the next six months with an estimated cost of Rs 125 million. The Planning Commission of Pakistan has also called a meeting of the Railways management to seek briefing on[…]
Gwadar made tax-free zone for 30 years
ISLAMABAD: The cabinet committee on Gwadar on Thursady declared the city tax-free zone for 30 years and said the government would not tax businesses in Gwadar industrial zone and would provide every facility to attract foreign and domestic investment, sources said.
Shaukat Aziz asks for quick work on Gwadar Port
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has ordered work on Gwadar Port to be quickened in order to complete it without any delays. A meeting was held at Prime Minister’s House on Wednesday to review the progress on the port’s construction. The prime minister was told that dredging work to deepen Gwadar Port had started and[…]
China assures support to Gwadar rail link plan
BEIJING: China assured its support to Pakistan connecting Gwadar seaport with the rest of the country through rail link. Chinese railways minister Liu Zhijun during his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Mian Shamim Haider held here on Saturday gave the assurance.
Security plan developed for Gwadar
QUETTA: A five-year security plan has been developed for Gwadar, the Central Police Office told Balochistan Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani and Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Muhammad Yousuf on Monday.
Rs 30Bln 5-year security plan for Gwadar in SW Pakistan
QUETTA: A five- year Security plan has been evolved at Gwadar keeping in view its development as international sea port, oil and gas imports from Turkmenistan and Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline.
Pakistan's Gwadar Port awaits UNESCAP recognition
KARACHI: United Nation Organisation (UNO) has so far not granted its official recognition to Gwadar port, learned sources informed on Thursday. The UNO recognition is granted by UNESCAP, headquartered at Bangkok.
Govt ready to legislate on Gwadar
President Pervez Musharraf said on Friday said he supported legislation on land ownership rights in Gwadar and the reconstitution of the Parliamentary Committee on Balochistan.
Long-term uplift plan on cards: Balochistan's grievances
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is finalizing a long-term plan for massive development activities in Balochistan, primarily aimed at addressing the grievances of the people of the province.
Gwadar protests against coast guards
GWADAR: Gwadar observing strike today against Pakistan coast guards behavior whereas bus owners of Karachi to Makran route have also joined the strike causing complete bus traffic from Karachi to Turbat, Panjgor, Pasni, Ormara and other parts.
PPP urges ‘sincere and just' solution of Balochistan issue
ISLAMABAD: The pro-government Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) called for a “sincere and just” political solution of the Balochistan issue in its executive committee meeting held on Tuesday.
Railway link to be established between Quetta, Gwadar
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways intends to establish a railway link between Quetta and Gwadar at a cost of Rs 40 billion. This was stated at a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Communication and Railways, which met here on Monday under the chairmanship of Senator Kamil Ali Agha. The meeting was informed that the[…]
Federal shipping minister visits Gwadar
GWADAR: Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Babar Ghori visited Gwadar port and expressed anger over slow pace of construction work. He directed the concerned authorities to complete the construction work on immediate basis.