Security forces have killed four terrorists who stormed luxury hotel in port city of Gwadar in Balochistan, officials said. At least one person was killed after gunmen stormed a five-star hotel in the southwestern port city, the centrepiece of a multi-billion dollar Chinese infrastructure project, the military said on Saturday. The gunmen shot dead a […]
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PPP and PML-N demand ouster of Sindh governor
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday demanded immediate termination of Sindh Governor Imran Ismail. During the Senate session, PPP’s Raza Rabbani expressed anger over the governor and said that how he can even think of dividing Sindh. “Imran Ismail should first resign from the governorship and then think whatever he […]
PTI govt creating history by pursuing economic diplomacy: FM
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, on Friday, announced federal government plans for strategies to alleviate the creation of business and investment opportunities. He was addressing the Investment Conference in Islamabad when he said that foreign investments would be quite beneficial in stabilising the national economy as well as creating employment and remittances. “There is a […]
Khan’s Visit to Iran
With the changing regional and international dimensions, Pakistan is opening its options to rebuild alliance and revive old friendships, like every other country in the international global system. To build those long-lastingties, Prime Minister Imran Khan was on a historic and landmark visit to Tehran from 21-22 April 2019 on the invitation of President Hassan […]
Going to establish seven new economic zones: Arif Alvi
Arif Alvi, the President of Pakistan addressed at the inaugural dinner of the 2nd International Textile Expo 2019 in Lahore. He said, that we are trying to provide a suitable environment to the foreign investors to strengthen the economy of the country. Facilities like e-visa will attract more tourists and businessmen, he added. He extended […]
Smugglers set their drug-laden boat on fire while chasing the Indian Coast Guard Ship
INDIA: Nine Iranians set their drug-laden boat on fire while chasing the Indian Coast Guard Ship on Wednesday. The crew made “desperate attempts to run away” when approached by authorities off the coast of Gujarat in India’s west, a statement from the state’s anti-terror squad said. “Indian Coast Guard Ship chased the boat and when apprehension became inevitable, its […]
Sorry Tale of Gwadar
Since 2015, Gwadar has been a sorry tale of insensitivity, inaction and the incompetence of Pakistani leaders. It is an extremely sad comment on missed opportunities. At the same time, Gwadar reflects poorly on the incompetence, lethargy and obstructive nature of Pakistan’s bureaucracy. This simply reinforces the grievances and grudges that Baloch Pakistanis have long […]
Saudi Arabia to make Rs 30 bn investment in Pakistan’s oil, gas sector: Fawad Ch
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday said that Saudi Arabia will make Rs 30 billion investment in Pakistan to uplift the oil and gas industry. He was addressing a press conference in Islamabad after attending a federal cabinet meeting. The information minister said that the cabinet has given approval for the agreements between Pakistan […]
Water, the ‘game changer’ for Gwadar
The port city of Gwadar whose future is being sold in glittering terms is severely lacking in the essential component of life: water. No doubt, Gwadar is most likely to play a vital role in CPEC projects, but unfortunately, so far, the biggest problem of Gwadar remains unsolved. There is one dam that provides water […]
Gwadar port on the rise: Gwadar Development Authority
Pakistani Officials hope that Gwadar will be the new Dubai as it is not only a strategically located fishing port but also a gateway to China and Central Asia’s economy. The authorities plan to turn Gwadar into a duty-free port and an economic zone like Dubai. Gwadar is situated on the shores of Arabian Sea […]