The Gwadar Shipyard Project moves ahead with evaluation as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review land allocation plans. The meeting marked a significant step forward in the strategic development of the project.
During the session, the Ministry of Defence Production presented detailed statistics, potential revenue streams, and various land options available for the Gwadar Shipyard Project. Emphasising the importance of transparent decision-making, Senator Dar directed that a third-party professional evaluation of proposed sites be conducted to ensure optimal land selection.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive progress, he assured that the Gwadar Shipyard Project would be developed in full consultation with local stakeholders to foster regional engagement and economic benefit.
As the Gwadar Shipyard Project moves ahead with evaluation, the focus remains on boosting maritime capabilities, industrial growth, and long-term economic impact in Balochistan.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Federal Ministers for Defence Production, Planning and Development, Maritime Affairs, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Maritime Affairs, MPA Hidayatullah, and the Chairman of the Gwadar Port Authority.
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