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The Balochistan government has moved ahead with a comprehensive 10 year development vision for Gwadar aimed at transforming the coastal city into a modern, sustainable and globally competitive economic hub under the Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan.
A high level meeting chaired by Provincial Minister for Planning and Development Mir Zahoor Buledi reviewed the proposed development program prepared by the Gwadar Development Authority, GDA. The plan focuses on infrastructure improvement, urban management, public facilities, environmental sustainability, tourism promotion and revenue generation for long-term institutional stability.
The meeting was attended by MPA Gwadar Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman, Additional Chief Secretary Development Zahid Saleem, GDA Director General Moin-ur-Rehman Khan, Chief Engineer Federal Projects Dr Sajjad Baloch, Chief Engineer GDA Haji Syed Muhammad, Director Town Planning Shahid Ali, Chairman Tehsil Municipal Committee Gwadar Majid Johar and other senior officials.
During the briefing, GDA Director General Moin-ur-Rehman Khan presented details of the proposed 10 year program, which includes major infrastructure projects such as road expansion, new water supply lines, a 20 million gallon desalination plant, underground power cabling, solarization initiatives and tree plantation drives.
The plan also includes improvements in sewerage, drainage, fisheries-related infrastructure and civic services, along with tourism and recreational projects including Grab Beach Park, GDA Club, Foreigners Resort and Coastal Beach Resort.
Officials informed the meeting that the proposed development framework also covers the Central Business District, Special Economic Zone, GDA Housing Scheme and micro-level master planning. These initiatives are being aligned with the second phase of the Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan for the period 2025 to 2035.
Speaking on the occasion, Mir Zahoor Buledi said Gwadar’s development must be based on local needs, public consultation and ground realities. He emphasized that development should not remain limited to mega infrastructure projects, but should directly improve the lives of ordinary citizens, fishermen, youth and the local business community.
He directed the GDA to prepare practical business models and revenue generation schemes so the authority could achieve financial independence and ensure the long-term sustainability of its projects. He also instructed officials to rationalize the proposed program according to available resources and priority needs before submitting it to Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti for final approval and implementation.
MPA Gwadar Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman appreciated the GDA’s completed schemes, particularly the restoration work in Old Town, which he said had improved infrastructure and drainage conditions. He noted that recent rains caused fewer problems compared to previous years, but several areas, including Gwadar city, Surbandar and Pishkan, still require urgent attention.
He said roads, sewerage and drainage systems in these areas should be given priority in the new development program to address the daily problems faced by local communities.
Chief Engineer Federal Projects Dr Sajjad Baloch called for special welfare projects for fishermen and assured that the federal government would provide funds for such initiatives. He also proposed completing the Gwadar Northern Bypass through the National Highway Authority to reduce traffic pressure and support future trade and transport activity.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to advance Gwadar’s development in line with modern urban requirements, local priorities and community interests. Officials said the government’s broader vision is to turn Gwadar into a sustainable coastal city, a major economic center and a strategic gateway for Pakistan and the wider region.

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NAB Balochistan has carried out large scale operations against illegal land , recovering state land worth Rs1.41 trillion over the past two years.
According to NAB sources, the National Accountability Bureau Balochistan, in line with its mandate to protect national assets, promote accountability, and uphold the rule of law, took effective measures that led to the recovery of vast areas of government land from illegal occupants.
The report states that during 2025, approximately 1.02 million acres of state land were retrieved, with an estimated value of Rs1.374 trillion. Additionally, in the early months of the current year, another 51,576 acres of illegally occupied land were recovered, valued at Rs36.54 billion.
Overall, these efforts resulted in the recovery of 1.07 million acres of state land, with a total estimated worth of Rs1.41 trillion.
NAB officials stated that these achievements are the result of strong institutional coordination, effective strategy, and sustained efforts, which have not only brought significant financial gains to the national exchequer but also strengthened public confidence in accountability institutions.

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The district administration and police in Balochistan have intensified operations against illegal Afghan migrants residing in the Karezat area. According to officials, the operation was formally launched after the expiry of a 24-hour deadline given to migrants to vacate the area.
According to an official report, approximately 60,000 Afghan migrants are currently living in Karezat, a large number of whom do not possess valid legal documents. The administration maintains that illegal residence is contributing to security concerns and placing a strain on local resources.
DSP Inayat Kakar, while speaking to the media, said that migrants had been issued prior notice to voluntarily leave the area. However, following the expiry of the deadline, strict action has now been initiated.
He confirmed that more than 100 illegal houses have so far been demolished, adding that the operation will continue to ensure the complete elimination of illegal settlements.