The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the revival of the ancient Silk Road will strengthen infrastructure connectivity and develop a shared future for the peoples of the region. The development of ecological civilization, proposed by the Chinese president, could guide us on a path of sustainable development which benefits both man and nature. Developed countries should “follow the footprints of China, to ensure predictable adequate and concessional finances for developing countries to meet climate goals.
Pakistan has embarked upon various infrastructure development programs to enhance regional connectivity, improve the efficiency of transport and trade, logistics. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is one of the largest rail and road connectivity projects in the world. We’ll be opening the Gwadar Port, and its use for transit trade with Central Asia and China. The projects for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will serve the prosperity and progress of the entire region.
Gwadar multiple mega projects underway with the investments of Chinese and Pakistani investors and various social sector schemes are progressing well. With investments made by Chinese and Pakistani investors, Gwadar has multiple mega projects underway which include the Gwadar Free Zone, New Gwadar International Airport, Gwadar Gymkhana, Gwadar Master Plan, and the 6 lane East Bay Expressway.
Progress is also taking place in the social sector with projects like the Vocational Training Institute, international standard hospitals, and plantations in the city. Gwadar Free Zone Phase-I is already completed and added facilities of Gwadar Free Zone Phase-I is as good as any other free zone in the world with the facilities of never interrupted power supply, water supply, telecommunication, drainage system and office etc.More than 36 investors have already been registered with Gwadar Free Zone and among these investors 60% of from China and the 40% are local. New Gwadar International Airport as one of the most important projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and for all the Pakistan, the new airport is in line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to promote tourism industry in Pakistan.
The new international airport after the completion will play important roles in the development of Gwadar.This airport has a longest runway in this region, and even the biggest aircraft like the Boeing A380could be landed in this airport and it will bring more tourist to Gwadar. It is believed now that the contractor together with our Pakistani brothers and sisters are working day and night, and it is expected that the operation could be started by the end of this next year under the completion date is early 2023.
Gwadar Gymkhana will definitely play a very important role in the development of Gwadar port. Gymkhana in Gwadar will not only make doing business easily for the investor, but also will promote industry, especially tourism industry in Gwadar.It will give a lot of chance of employment of the local people and hoped that more and more members will enjoy the nature, the hospitality under the friendship of Gymkhana as well as our local culture. The Gymkhana will make more VIP investors, doing business easily in Gwadar even in the whole Pakistan, and in this region. Master Plan plays very important role in any city. It is very difficult to change once the construction is already there, and we’re very happy that the authority understands the issue.
