Everyone is familiar with the beauty of Pakistan’s northern areas, but only a few know the mesmerizing charm of the country’s coast in the south. Balochistan is full of natural beaches, golden deserts, islands, mountains, and many amazing tourist spots. Gwadar is considered one of the most beautiful places in Baluchistan and has also become the favourite tourist destination in Pakistan. The biggest element that contributes to its beauty is diversity.
Gwadar has God gifted beautiful geography, it is a port city that has one of the deepest ports in the world, where large ships are easily anchored. Gwadar is a Balochi word, “Gwa” means wind, and “Dar” means door so the meaning of Gwadar is the Gateway of Winds. The city is surrounded by sea winds all year round. Rising waves and breathtaking views take away all the fatigue of your journey. People choose it as their holiday destination.
Its beauty is unmatchable and the biggest attraction is its beaches. The beaches of Gwadar are one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Every beach has its own distinct identity which is no less than the beaches of Maldives and Thailand. The combination of blue sea and White Mountains looks fantastic to view at the beach.
Gwadar’s landscape, folk culture, traditions, and natural beauty are amazing. The fish here is famous all over Pakistan. 90% of the people here are engaged in fishing. The coastline of Gwadar is about 600 Kilometers long, the long coastline is considered to be a blessing of God and a guarantee of the good fortune of any country. Baluchistan’s strategic location connects many areas of Balochistan with a coastline.
Gwadar is an ideal place in Balochistan that is full of opportunities. It is a city of dreams. Everyone wants to come here. It’s open for tourism, opportunities, and prosperity for Pakistan and soon it will the financial activities hub of Pakistan. The fact is that it’s a golden sparrow not only for Pakistan but for the entire region. It has become very famous all over the world due to its location and modern port under construction. Work on development projects is in full swing.
CPEC and Gwadar
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has brought Gwadar into renown even more. Several energy projects, Big mosques, schools, buildings, road projects, and distinctive economic zones suggest that something serious is about to happen here. Lots of roads are being made here, buildings are extending around the Gwadar and tourism here is becoming a trend. There is Pakistan China Business Center that’s made for trading.
If all these circumstances are taken into consideration, there is no doubt that CPEC is a great project for the development of Pakistan. It is an integrated system of thousands of kilometers of railways, motorways, logistics sites, and ports. CPEC will benefit not only traders and investors, but it will benefit everyone in general. It’s a game-changer.
The day is not far when Gwadar city will be a modern city like Dubai and everyone here will have all kinds of modern facilities. Its effects will be seen in other cities of our country and Pakistan will emerge on the world map. Development and prosperity are increasing day by day. The location that is available to Pakistan is what the nation dream of.
Gwadar Port
Gwadar port is the key part of the China Pakistan Economic project. The depth of the port is 17 meters. It is also important because it is a warm water deep seaport, so the trade route to different countries will continue throughout the year. Due to its geographical position, Gwadar Port has become a gateway with Central Asia and the Southwest. It will be easier to establish links with not only Pak-China but also with other states and thus the delivery of goods from one state to another will be easier.
This offers cheap and effective means of trade. It provides the shortest route by sea to China; this provides major economic benefits to it. This port is the first step for the development of not only Pakistan but the entire region.
Gwadar port is very ideally located which attracts more investors and businessmen. The eyes of the whole world are fixed on this city. It is a place that will change the lives of 220 million Pakistanis. The coast of Gwadar has been an important source of trade and transportation in the subcontinent and Middle East for centuries. Its importance is increasing day by day.
History of Gwadar
Gwadar was part of Oman and he ruled over it for many years. Pakistan’s interest in Gwadar began at that time when in 1954 the United States Geological Survey (USGS) conduct a survey of the coastal region and declared it’s a very suitable place as a port. After four years of Negotiations on 8 September 1958, Oman handed over Gwadar to Pakistan for 5.5 billion rupees.
On 1 July 1977 Gwadar was made a district of Balochistan province. Due to the importance of this place, the government of Pakistan decided to make it a port. In December 1995, the federal government approved the construction of the port. But due to a lack of funds, the project could not start.
After the official visit of the Chinese Prime Minister in 2001, an agreement was signed to build the first phase of the port so the work on it began in 2002. In 2007, the first part of the project was completed. It was inaugurated by General Musharraf.
Location of Gwadar
Gwadar is an international port city on the Arabian Sea in coastal Baluchistan. It is situated on the eastern bay of a natural hammerhead peninsula. This peninsula forms two naturally curved, semi circular bays on either side. ‘Hammerhead’ name derives from it resembles the head of a hammer.
It is 670 km away from Karachi. People use the Makran Coastal Highway to reach Gwadar from Karachi. It’s a great road that travels along the coast.
Also check Gadani Beach and Astola Island of Balochistan.
