Gwadar -  The Door of Wind

Gwadar Development Update October 2018

Census 2018 Gwadar Population and Household Detail From Block To District Level

Gwadar District 263,514
Gwadar Tehsil 138,438
Gwadar City 47,676

Breakup of Gwadar district
Gwadar Tehsil 138,438
Jiwani Tehsil 26,991
Ormara Tehsil 25,727
Pasni Tehsil 61,396
Suntser Sub-tehsil 10,962

Gwadar Sistrict total: 263,514

For more details visit the link below:

https://eproperty.pk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Census-2018-Gwadar-Population-and-Household-Detail-From-Block-To-District-Level.pdf

Gwadar Free Zone Master Plan

Ministry of Maritime Affairs

Ministry of Maritime Affairs in Islamabad is the central administrative authority of the Government of Pakistan primarily assigned to facilitate the ports and shipping industry of Pakistan by providing policy guideline to encourage port development and growth in shipping while maintaining safety standards. The Ministry is headed by the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs assisted by the Secretary, Maritime Affairs. In Karachi Director General (Maritime Affairs) represents Ministry.

http://www.mops.gov.pk/

Jinnah Avenue Gwadar after Coastal Highway

Marine Drive Gwadar 20 November, 2017

PM performs groundbreaking of East Bay Expressway Gwadar

According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will visit Gwadar on Wednesday (November 22) to perform groundbreaking of East Bay Expressway .

Radio Pakistan Quetta correspondent says the project will be completed with a cost of sixteen billion rupees within three years.

The Prime Minister will also preside a meeting to review pace of work on various development projects in Gwadar.

Later, he will meet the elected representatives and notables of the city.

Published in The Nation 22 November, 2017

State Bank of Pakistan, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Gwadar

Development State Bank of Pakistan Gwadar, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Gwadar and next to State Bank site for Custom House Gwadar. State Bank of Pakistan is corner of Kalmat and Kharan Avenue intersect. Zarai Taraqiati Bank is located at Kharan Avenue and Custom House is located at Kalmat Avenue

EPZ Gwadar Export Processing Zone Gwadar

EPZ Gwadar Export Processing Zone Gwadar, next to Gwadar Industrial Estate. It is handed over to china and development work is going on

Jiwani Coastal Highway Gwadar

Dovetailing Pakistan through CPEC

Transforming Gwadar fishing village into the most advanced business hub of region

Government Framework Agreement has been signed for Gwadar Eastbay Expressway (19km, connecting Gwadar Port to Mehran Coastal Highway) and 40 percent work is complete. Government Framework Agreement has also been signed for Gwadar New International Airport and 40 percent work is already complete

Gwadar, once a small, sleepy shipping town, is fast transforming into a vibrant destination for the investors of the region. An ignored town on the shores of the Arabian Sea, Gwadar is a coastal village which is a warm-water, deep-sea port; a rarity in the region.

The port features prominently in the China – Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) plan, and is considered to be a crucial link between the ambitious One Belt, One Road and Maritime Silk Road projects.

Gwadar is the central point of the CPEC as the city is being transformed under the Gwadar Master Plan, which is a grant from China for the uplift of the people of Gwadar. Under the master plan, three major projects – Gwadar Port, Gwadar International Airport and Gwadar Free Economic Zone – are being completed.

Government Framework Agreement has been signed for Gwadar Eastbay Expressway (19km, connecting Gwadar Port to Mehran Coastal Highway) and 40 percent work is complete. Government Framework Agreement has also been signed for Gwadar New International Airport and 40 percent work is already complete.

Gwadar Free Zone is also under construction by China Overseas Ports Holding Company Ltd and 50 percent work is almost over. The Chinese company operating the zone has already completed a pilot project at Free Zone where a few Chinese and Pakistani companies have setup their warehouses.

Now work has started at second phase for investors and all facilities have been provided.

Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan is at feasibility stage with 15 percent work. Expansion of Multi-purpose Terminal including Breakwater and Dredging is at feasibility stage. Gwadar Eastbay Expressway II (19km, connecting Eastbay Expressway I to New Gwadar International Airport) is also at feasibility stage. Fresh Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment Plants for Gwadar City is also at feasibility stage.

Pakistan, China Friendship School has also been completed while Gwadar Pak-China Friendship Hospital is at feasibility study.

Two Pak-China Friendship technical and vocational colleges are being constructed in Balochistan – one each in Gwadar and Quetta.

With each passing day, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is unleashing a new wonder for Pakistan. The latest aspect is how this game-changing initiative is helping Pakistan’s politically divided and estranged provinces come closer.

Whether it is Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) or the federal capital, all the federating units have got due share and have stakes in the projects related to the CPEC.

All power plants have environmental safeguards and the Chinese companies have installed brand new coal fired power plants with supercritical technology to help prevent environmental hazards. Due to coal fired power plants, state of the art technology has been used

According to experts and officials, CPEC is set to generate 700,000 job opportunities for Pakistani youth in the near future. CPEC projects have already generated 20,000 direct and 60,0000 indirect jobs under the ongoing CPEC projects.

Almost all areas have been covered in the CPEC to ensure across country multi-sectoral development, the Chinese and Pakistani governments have been working day and night to help put Pakistan on road to progress and prosperity.

Background interactions and interviews with the officials involved with the CPEC, it has come to the fore that the recently conducted 6thJoint Cooperation Committee (JCC) in Beijing has made some drastic decisions to help alleviate differences between the federating units of the country and the number of approved projects under the CPEC has been increased.

It was for the first time that the chief ministers of the four provinces were invited at the JCC which urged the provincial governments to come up with their proposals for more projects to be added to the CPEC list.

It seems that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has taken full advantage of the Chinese offer. Chief Minister KP Pervez Khattak, once a strong critic of CPEC, has managed to add around 82 new projects with Chinese assistance. Though some of these projects are non-CPEC, yet their significance is relevant.

Pervez Khattak, who recently took a 100-member delegation to Beijing for a road show, claims his government has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) 82 schemes worth over Rs2.4 trillion with Chinese companies which will usher in an era of economic revolution for the province.

According to Khattak, the KP government fully owns the CPEC now. The CM says that he had formed a steering committee with seven working groups looking over various areas. He said that after feasibility study, the KP would be able to complete these projects.

Interestingly, none of the 82 newly agreed upon projects would require loans, adding that these projects would not become a burden on the KP government. According to details, four MoUs worth $60 million had been signed in agriculture, archaeology and culture sectors while eleven projects were signed worth $7,427.5 million in the energy and power sectors.

KP chief minister says that 19 projects worth $393.7 million had been signed in the higher education sector while seven MoUs were signed in housing sector worth $3332 million. Likewise, he added, $5,704 million worth of 12 projects were signed in industrial sector while seven other MoUs worth $245.2 million had been signed in the information and technology sector.

Two more MoUs were signed in the local government sector; three in mines and minerals; nine in road and infrastructure, and one each in urban development and transportation sectors. Besides, three projects had been signed for improving urban sanitation.

Khatak says that Chinese companies were mainly concerned about the law and order situation in the province and about investment security. He said the government was able to convince the investors that the province’s security situation is now far better than the past and everyone can invest safely in the province without any concerns.

The chief minister said that after signing the MoUs, the government was looking forward to materialise the projects. For this purpose, the chief minister said, the KP government would arrange a summit next July and investors from China will be invited.

The recent JCC meeting also agreed to increase the number of early harvest projects from 16 to 39 which would be completed by year 2018.

Under the program, nine economic zones would include Rashakai Economic Zone on M-1; Special Economic Zone Dhabeji; Bostan Industrial Zone; Punjab – China Economic Zone, M-2 District Sheikhupura; ICT Model Industrial Zone, Islamabad; Development of Industrial Park on Pakistan Steel Mills Land at Port Qasim near Karachi; Bhimber Industrial Zone; Mohmand Marble City; and Moqpondass SEZ Gilgit-Baltistan.

The provincial governments also got approved some new projects including Keti Bunder Sea Port Development Project in Sindh; Naukundi-Mashkhel-Panjgur Road Project connecting with M-8 & N-85; Chitral CPEC link road from Gilgit, Shandor, Chitral to Chakdara; Mirpur – Muzaffarabad – Mansehra Road Construction for connectivity with CPEC route; Quetta Water Supply Scheme from Pat feeder Canal, Balochistan; and Iron Ore Mining, Processing & Steel Mills complex at Chiniot, Punjab.

However, the federating units would require completing homework before the next JCC for approval of projects.

The energy sector is the most thriving out of CPEC projects as eleven projects are in advance stage. Chinese strategists have planned a good mix to help meet the energy requirement. These projects are set to add 11,000 megawatts to the national grid by the year-end under the CPEC which would help the energy-starved country meet its energy requirement.

Port Qasim Electric Coal Fired Project has two units of 660 megawatts and would generate 1320 megawatts with a cost of US$1,980 million. The project is in IPP mode and would be completed by year 2018. Sahiwal Coal-fired Power Plant would also generate 1320 megawatts by year end. It would cost US$ 1,600 million. The first unit of Sahiwal project would start producing power next month.

Engro Coal-fired project is in Thar, Sindh. It is also 1320 megawatts project with estimated cost of US$ 2,000 million and would complete by 2019.

Its surface mine in Block II of Thar would be using 6.5 metric ton per annum (mtpa) with a cost of US$ 1,470 million. HUBCO coal power plant would also generate 1320 megawatts, with estimated cost of US$ 970 million.

Suki Kinari Hydropower Station KP would generate 870 megawatts with cost of US$1,802 million and awaits ground breaking. Karot Hydropower Station, AJK & Punjab would generate 720 megawatts with a cost of US$1,420 million. Karot has already achieved financial close and is in advance stage.

Moreover, four wind farms are also being developed. Dawood Wind Farm at Bhambore, Sindh, would generate 50 megawatts with a cost of US$125 million. Sachal Wind Farm, Jhimpir, Sindh, would also generate 50MW with a cost of US$134.

The UEP Wind Farm at Jhimpir, Sindh, would generate 100MW with a cost of US$250 million. Pakistan Wind Farm would also generate 100 MW (Jhimpir, Thatta, Sindh) with a cost of US$150 megawatts.

Another major breakthrough is the agreement for feasibility study of the centuries-old railways track of Pakistan from Peshawar to Karachi. The track needs rehabilitation as it has different systems and various speed limits. For instance, the track from Lahore to Khanewal has electricity support system which can help trains run on 160 kilometers per hour. However, from Rawalpindi to Lahore the train can run at 80 kilometers per hour while rest of the track only allows 50 kilometers per hour travel.

Now the Chinese engineers would conduct feasibility study to allow 180 kilometers travel from Karachi to Peshawar.

All power plants have environmental safeguards and the Chinese companies have installed brand new coal fired power plants with supercritical technology to help prevent environmental hazards. Due to coal fired power plants, state of the art technology has been used. Only Gwadar power plant is 300 megawatts which has sub critical technology while all other plants have supercritical technology.

Security is another aspect Pakistan has laid focus on. 15,000 troops have been placed under the Strategic Security Division (SSD) installed for CPEC security by the federal government and the army. The division is being led by Major-General Abid Rafique. Provincial governments are also boosting their own security squads and Punjab has recruited 5000 personnel, KP government has dedicated 4000 personnel and Sindh has placed 4000 security officials for the CPEC security.

One may conclude that CPEC has taken off well before time and all projects are not only in advance stage but also would help transform Pakistan into a new investor-friendly hub of the region.

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/04/30/dovetailing-pakistan-through-cpec/

Change of Name in Gwadar (Industrial & Residential) till date 27-04-2017

Following is the list of societies who has change their names till date.

Old Name: Kaamyab City
New Name: Gwadar Central

Old Name: Pearl Builder
New Name: The Gwadar Lagoon

Old Name: Al-Shams Builder & Developer
New Name: Al-Shams City Gwadar

Old Name: Desmount Residency – Chatti Shumali
New Name: Kings Park Gwadar – Ankara Shamali (location also changed)

Old Name: Marzia City/King City
New Name: Crown City Phase II

Old Name: Gold Reaf City
New Name: Palm City Gwadar

Old Name: Free Zone City
New Name: Indus Free Zone

Land Acquisition as per Master Development Plan of Gwadar Port Authority

Director Planning & Development Mr. Naveed Ahmed issued a circular addressing Deputy Commissioner Gwadar for the land acquisition as per Master Development Plan of Gwadar Port Authority under section-4 Land Acquisition Act for the following locations in Gwadar:

Mullah Band Ward: 231 Acre
DhorGhati: 602 Acre
Mouza WashinDhor & Shinkani Dar: 6474 Acre
Mouza Surbandar, Gurandani, Darbela, Karwat, & Kappar excluding land of GIEDA and Gwadar EPZ: 12355

Total area: 19662

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Board of Revenue withdrawn ban on land in Tehsil Gwadar

https://eproperty.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Board-of-Revenue-withdrawn-ban-on-land-in-Tehsil-Gwadar-26-12-2016.jpg

East-Bay Express Way Gwadar

The East Bay Express way is 19 KM long controlled access road. The East Bay express way will connect the Gwadar International Container terminal with the Gwadar Free Zone, bypassing the Gwadar city. The East Bay Expressway eventually links the Makran coastal highway to Gwadar international Container Terminal. The Project is being constructed by the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA). The Express Way shall facilitate economic activities at the Gwadar international terminal as it provides immediate and uninterrupted connectivity with the hinterland.

https://eproperty.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Layout-of-Eastbay-Expressway-Gwadar.jpg

Gwadar Open Land (Mouza) Rates per Acre 01 November, 2016

Dhore Ghatti Gwadar Jinnah Avenue Front 300 to 400 lacs
Dhore Ghatti Gwadar GDA Roads Front 70 to 90 lacs
Dhore Ghatti Gwadar Inside 35 to 50 lacs

Washin Dhor Gwadar Jinnah Avenue Front 25 to 30 lacs
Washin Dhor Gwadar Baluchistan Broadway Front 12 to 20 lacs
Washin Dhor Gwadar GDA Roads Front 12 to 20 lacs

Chib Kalmati Gwadar Jinnah Avenue Front 25 to 60 lacs
Chib Kalmati Gwadar Coastal Front 25 to 30 lacs
Chib Kalmati Gwadar Inside 10 to 15 lacs

Ankara Janubi Gwadar Marine Front 300 to 500 lacs
Ankara Janubi Gwadar Sarawan Avenue Front 90 to 120 lacs
Ankara Janubi Gwadar GDA Roads Front 50 to 70 lacs
Ankara Janubi Gwadar Inside 25 to 35 lacs

Ankara Shumali Gwadar Baluchistan Broadway Front 35 to 50 lacs
Ankara Shumali Gwadar Coastal Front 20 to 30 lacs
Ankara Shumali Gwadar Inside 12 to 15 lacs

Kia Kalat Gwadar Inside 3 to 4 lacs

Nigor Sharif Gwadar Dam Road Front 7 to 10 lacs

Marjani Gwadar Coastal Front 7 to 10 lacs
Marjani Gwadar Inside 4 to 4.5 lacs

Chatti Janubi Gwadar Marine Drive Front 35 to 50 lacs
Chatti Janubi Gwadar Inside 4 to 5 lacs

Chatti Shumali Gwadar Coastal Front 7 to 8 lacs
Chatti Shumali Gwadar Inside 4 to 5 lacs

Shabi Gwadar Marine Drive Front 25 to 30 lacs
Shabi Gwadar Inside 8 to 12 lacs

Pishukan Gwadar Sea Front 10 to 15 lacs
Pishukan Gwadar Sea Front 5 to 6 lacs

Karwat Gwadar Coastal Front 8 to 10 lacs
Karwat Gwadar Inside 8 to 10 lacs

Darbela Janubi Gwadar Coastal Front 18 to 25 lacs
Darbela Janubi Gwadar Inside 8 to 12 lacs

Darbela Shumali Gwadar Inside 4 to 7 lacs

Surbandar Gwadar Coastal Front 40 to 50 lacs
Surbandar Gwadar Inside 15 to 25 lacs

Shinkani Dar Gwadar Coastal Front 50 to 70 lacs
Shinkani Dar Gwadar Inside 12 to 15 lacs

Washin Dhor Gwadar Coastal Front 25 to 30
Washin Dhor Gwadar Inside 12 to 20 lacs

Jorkan Gwadar Inside 4 to 5 lacs

Ziarat Machi Sharqi Gwadar Oman Grant Road Front 10 to 15 lacs
Ziarat Machi Sharqi Gwadar Inside 5 to 6 lacs
Ziarat Machi Gharbi Gwadar Inside 4 to 5 lacs

Chib Rikani Gwadar Inside 2.50 to 3 lacs

HISTORY OF GWADAR

In 1783, Oman’s Saiad Sultan took refuge in ZIK from where he went and sought asylum from Shah Nasir of Kalat, who doled him Gwadar out for sustenance until he usurped the Sultanate of Muscat in 1797 from his brother Saiad Said.
From 1863 to 1879 Gwadar was the headquarters of a British Assistant Political Agent.

Gwadar was a fortnightly port of call for the British India Steamship Navigation Company’s steamers and contained a combined Post & Telegraph Office.

Sultan was the sovereign of Gwadar until 1955 when negotiations were held during the period of Ghulam Mohammad. A British adjudicator with Ch. Mohammad Ali representing Pakistani side, decided that Pakistan shall pay Rs. 55 crore, which were paid. Sultan Qaboos wanted that the same amount be returned to Pakistan for getting Gwadar back. The Agreement had two important clauses: (1) All Balochistan would form catchment for Omani forces. Resultantly, Balochees constituted a major part of Omani forces, and (2) Resources of Gwadar would be further developed.

In 1955, Makran acceded to Pakistan and was made a district – Gwadar then, was not included in Makran. In 1958, Gwadar and its surrounding areas were reverted by Maskat to Pakistan. It was given the status of a Tahsil of Makran district. On July 01, 1977, Makran District was upgraded into a division and was divided into three districts of Turbat (now Kech since 1994-95), Panjgur and Gwadar.