China to give 3200 solar panels to people of Gwadar: PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday afternoon that China will give 3200 solar panels to the people in the coastal town of Gwadar.

Speaking to a group of fishermen here, he pledged that every person in Gwadar would be given clean drinking water and free of cost electricity with solar panels.

PM maintained that he would chair a meeting on June 4 on the issues pertaining to Gwadar. “Progress and prosperity of people of Gwadar would be ensured,” he added.

PM Sharif remarked that the government would consider setting up a solar park to provide cheap electricity to the residents of Gwadar.

“China will give 3200 solar panels to the people of the coastal town,” he mentioned.

PM promised that about 2000 fishermen would be given free of cost engines in coming weeks for fishing boats.

He assured that the government would take steps against illegal trawling in the Arabian sea.

“I will come again to Gwadar in a fortnight to have a detailed discussion to resolve issues of the fishing community,” he added.