ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the operationalization of Gwadar Port.
The discussions focused on devising short and medium-term strategies to operationalize Gwadar Port effectively within six months. Addressing concerns regarding Gwadar’s infrastructure, the minister clarified that there are no water issues due to the availability of a desalination plant, and most areas now have access to electricity. He emphasized the port’s capability to handle significant cargo volumes, citing past performance of 600,000 tons of cargo handled efficiently.
He directed the Ministry of Maritime Affairs to draft a comprehensive and actionable roadmap for Gwadar’s development, incorporating strategies to enhance industrial zones and optimize traffic along the western provincial route.
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