Gwadar Port to accelerate economic development in Balochistan: GDA chief

Quetta: Chairman Gwadar Port Authority (GDA) Mir Passand Khan Buledi has said that the operation of Gwadar Port under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would accelerate economic development in Balochistan, improving the economic conditions of the people and boosting the national economy.

In a statement issued here, he said Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, had directed to remove obstacles in Gwadar Port and related projects, expedite the pace of work, and resolve issues related to the federal government through dialogue.

The chairman GDA maintained that CM Balochistan was fully serious about the early activation of Gwadar Port and wants speedy progress.

He predicted that the Gwadar Port Authority will become functional as soon as possible to attract national and international investors to Balochistan.

The Chairman informed that they had presented their stance on the Gwadar Shipyard master plan on the relevant forum and in this regard, the Chief Minister Balochistan had sought a report from the Gwadar administration officials.