ISLAMABAD: Following decades of perseverance, Gwadar Port is finally making history by beginning its cargo handling from today (Saturday). Experts said that besides Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, Central Asian countries-Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and other Russian states would also be using this port, which would be fetching Pakistan huge revenue in terms of foreign exchange.
Gwadar Port would be deeper than all other ports in the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Indian Sea, Bengal Gulf and others located in this sea belt and huge cargo ships up to 0.25 million tonnes could anchor in Gwadar. One phase of the port has already been completed, which included three berths and one ramp 600 meter long capable of accommodating several ships at a time. In the other phase, 10 more berths would be constructed.
Besides, the construction on the road links with the Central Asia was underway-892 kilometers long motorway would be connecting Gwadar with Turbat, Awaran, Khuzdar and Naudero, which would also help paving the way of road communication with China. Besides, a network of roads was being laid to connect Gwadar with Iran and Afghanistan. Experts said that Gwadar city in future would turn into an international hub of industrial and commercial activity, which would not only play a key role in the economic development of Balochistan, but also entire country. staff report
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