GWADAR: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated several China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects in Gwadar on Thursday.
He is also expected to inaugurate Rs4.7 billion Sibi-Kohlu highway today.
“Gwadar has potential to become a world class seaport. Of course Gwadar is located at a place which is not only important for Pakistan but also for the region,” the prime minister said while addressing a ceremony.
“Gwadar is also one of central points in the CPEC. The CPEC has its impacts not only on Balochistan but the rest of the country. “
He went on to say “Gwadar is Pakistan and Pakistan is Gwadar”.
Other than becoming an international city and sea port, it also has 300MW coal fired power stations, which not only provide electricity to Gwadar but also to other parts of Balochistan,. Nawaz Sharif said.
