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New Pakistan Navy-GPA Hospital opens in Gwadar, offers free medical services​

By Tahir Ali | Gwadar Pro
Mar 6, 2026

Commander Coast Vice Admiral Faisal Amin inaugurates the health facility. [Photo/GDA]

GWADAR: The Pakistan Navy has inaugurated Shifa Jah Hospital in Gwadar to expand access to basic healthcare services for communities living near the Gwadar Port area.

The health facility is a joint venture of the Pakistan Navy and the Gwadar Port Authority and is named Shifa-Jah Pakistan Navy-GPA Hospital.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Commander Coast Vice Admiral Faisal Amin as the chief guest, who formally opened the facility, according to an official statement released Thursday.

Located opposite the main gate of Gwadar Port, the newly established hospital has a capacity of seven beds and will provide medical services along with free medicines to patients.

According to officials, the hospital will offer a range of healthcare services including family medicine, a medical outpatient department (OPD), eye OPD, dental OPD, and a minor operation theater.

Information displayed at the facility shows that patients will also receive free medical consultations and treatment, free medicines, eye specialist services, maternal care and consultations with a female doctor, pediatric care for children, dental and oral checkups, general medical checkups, and 24-hour emergency services.

The hospital is expected to benefit residents of neighborhoods surrounding Gwadar Port, particularly communities in the southern parts of the city, by providing easier access to quality healthcare.

Interior views of the newly inaugurated Shifa Jah Pak Navy-GPA Hospital in Gwadar.

Gwadar’s healthcare sector has seen gradual improvement in recent years. The GDA Pak-China Friendship Hospital, operated by the Indus Hospital and Health Network, is already providing modern and free medical treatment to hundreds of patients daily.

The establishment of Shifa Jah Hospital represents another step toward strengthening healthcare access in Gwadar and supporting the well-being of local communities.

 

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Govt allocates 2585 acres for Gwadar Central Business District​

By Yasir Habib Khan | Gwadar Pro
Apr 1, 2026

Gwadar, Apr. 1 (Gwadar Pro) - The Balochistan government has allocated 2,585 acres of land for Gwadar’s Central Business District (CBD).

To support the project’s launch, with an initial estimated cost of Rs 90 billion, government has also granted Gwadar district tax-free zone status, exempting the area from all provincial taxes. In addition, a road network spanning over 280km has been constructed.

This 10-year development project is projected to generate Rs 400 billion in profit.

Chief Engineer GDA Haji Syed Muhammad, Director Town Planning Shahid Ali, and other senior officials attended the meeting. During the session, the Director of Town Planning delivered a comprehensive briefing on the technical, commercial, and urban planning aspects of the project.

The CBD will be complemented by several completed and ongoing projects including the New Gwadar International Airport, Eastbay Expressway, Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute, rehabilitation of the old town, road remodeling, establishment of parks, promotion of green growth, development of ecological corridors, mapping of tourism sites, digitalization initiatives, advancement of a skills-based economy, and the provision of social and civic amenities.

The project also aims to create new business opportunities while offering state-of-the-art healthcare and educational facilities.

 

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GPA announces berthing of HMO Leader at Gwadar Port​

By Tahir Ali | Gwadar Pro
Mar 28, 2026

Vessel HMO Leader berths at Gwadar Port. [Photo/GPA]

GWADAR, Mar 29 (Gwadar Pro) - The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) on Sunday announced the successful berthing of vessel HMO Leader, carrying general transshipment cargo, at Gwadar Port.

According to Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), the ship, identified by IMO number 9169811, arrived carrying 368 metric tons of general transshipment cargo, signaling what authorities describe as growing commercial momentum at the port.

The vessel, a multipurpose heavy-lift cargo ship equipped with onboard cranes, is capable of handling oversized and specialized cargo such as industrial pipes, machinery and project equipment.

The smooth handling of such cargo demonstrates the port’s operational capacity to manage complex logistics and diverse shipping requirements.

GPA said the arrival of HMO Leader marks “another milestone in enhancing maritime trade, strengthening regional connectivity” and boosting confidence among international shipping lines.

The development underscores Gwadar Port’s growing role in facilitating efficient port services and expanding regional and international trade.

 

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A cargo vessel, MV Riva Glory, carrying 14,629 metric tons of goods has arrived at Gwadar Port.

Commercial activity at the port continues to grow steadily, reinforcing its rising importance.

Gwadar is rapidly emerging as a key hub for regional trade.

With modern facilities and an efficient logistics system in place, international trade operations are accelerating.

Cargo unloading is currently underway as per schedule.

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Govt allocates 2585 acres for Gwadar Central Business District​

By Yasir Habib Khan | Gwadar Pro
Apr 1, 2026

Gwadar, Apr. 1 (Gwadar Pro) - The Balochistan government has allocated 2,585 acres of land for Gwadar’s Central Business District (CBD).

To support the project’s launch, with an initial estimated cost of Rs 90 billion, government has also granted Gwadar district tax-free zone status, exempting the area from all provincial taxes. In addition, a road network spanning over 280km has been constructed.

This 10-year development project is projected to generate Rs 400 billion in profit.

Chief Engineer GDA Haji Syed Muhammad, Director Town Planning Shahid Ali, and other senior officials attended the meeting. During the session, the Director of Town Planning delivered a comprehensive briefing on the technical, commercial, and urban planning aspects of the project.

The CBD will be complemented by several completed and ongoing projects including the New Gwadar International Airport, Eastbay Expressway, Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute, rehabilitation of the old town, road remodeling, establishment of parks, promotion of green growth, development of ecological corridors, mapping of tourism sites, digitalization initiatives, advancement of a skills-based economy, and the provision of social and civic amenities.

The project also aims to create new business opportunities while offering state-of-the-art healthcare and educational facilities.

I like the vocational and technical college here the most. We have a saying here: Knowledge can change destiny.

Pakistan's development requires a large number of people with professional skills.

 

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How Gwadar Port Is Benefiting From the Strait of Hormuz Crisis​

Business at the port has increased amid ongoing tension. But business should not have to depend on disruptions and wars.

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
April 28, 2026

MV Riva Glory with 14,629 MT transshipment cargo arrives at Gwadar Port in Pakistan, April 5, 2026.

On April 16, two cargo vessels arrived at Gwadar Port, carrying 368.7 tons of machinery and general cargo goods, as well as 5,000 metric tons of fertilizer. Earlier in the month, another cargo ship brought over 14,000 metric tons of transshipment cargo goods.

So far in April, Gwadar has handled around 11,000 standard shipping containers. For a port that handled around 8,300 containers in all of 2025 and historically has not seen more than 20 ships dock in an entire year, the current activity is unprecedented.

Some analysts have interpreted this surge as signaling a potential long-term opportunity for Gwadar, one that could improve its visibility in regional shipping networks, build operational credibility and perhaps, attract sustained commercial interest.

Gwadar’s location near the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint through which almost 20 percent of global oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) flows, accords it strategic importance.

This and the deep waters of Gwadar’s eastern bay, which give it the capacity to handle large cargo ships, attracted Chinese investment. But despite these advantages, the port has remained underutilized for much of the past two decades.

The recent surge in cargo traffic is driven by regional dynamics and geopolitical tensions, especially connected to the Strait of Hormuz. In recent months, Hormuz has dominated world media headlines to an extent that has rarely been seen before.

This is largely because of the Israel-U.S. war on Iran and the repeated closure, reopening, and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Being such an important global energy route, these disruptions have sent shockwaves through global markets, causing supply shortages and surging oil prices.

 

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Through PSDP under URAAN Pakistan, land acquisition for #Gwadar rail linkage is paving the way for seamless freight movement across Pakistan.

Investment: PKR 15.5 Billio

Route: Gwadar → Besima → Khuzdar → JacobabadBuilding the future of logistics—step by step.

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Through PSDP under URAAN Pakistan, land acquisition for #Gwadar rail linkage is paving the way for seamless freight movement across Pakistan.

Investment: PKR 15.5 Billio

Route: Gwadar → Besima → Khuzdar → JacobabadBuilding the future of logistics—step by step.

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Reko Diq to Gwadar 670km

 

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Transshipment cargo vessel reaches Gwadar on May 4​

By Yasir Habib Khan | Gwadar Pro
May 4, 2026

GWADAR- The first transshipment cargo vessel of May 2026, MV Show Long, has anchored at Gwadar Port on May 4, marking the first major ship to arrive at the port this month.

A GPA official told Gwadar Pro, the vessel is carrying 16,077 metric tons of transshipment cargo, including over 13,000 packages of Chinese-manufactured industrial equipment and pipes.

The shipment was originally destined for Kuwait, but due to the ongoing maritime situation in the Strait of Hormuz, it was diverted to Gwadar.

According to the Chairman of Gwadar Port, Noor-ul-Haq Baloch, the transshipment vessels’ arrival at Gwadar Port highlights the port’s growing importance as alternative trade routes are being explored across the region.

He further stated that berthing, cargo handling, and documentation processes for diverted vessels are being carried out efficiently, strengthening the port’s operational readiness and enhancing its credibility in global trade.

This development is positioning Gwadar Port as a key transshipment hub in the Arabian Sea, providing a safe and efficient alternative route for the Gulf and regional markets.

 

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Gwadar gains strategic boost from Pakistan-Iran transit rules​

By Thea Wadeyla | Gwadar Pro
Apr 30, 2026

GWADAR - Gwadar has been further positioned as a key regional trade hub radiating across the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia following Pakistan’s approval of goods transit to Iran via its territory.

Titled “Transit of Goods Through Pakistan Order 2026”, the notification newly issued by the Pakistani Ministry of Commerce has taken immediate effect. The government has outlined new transit routes, with Gwadar, Karachi and Taftan designated for transit cargo movement.

Gwadar, sharing a border with Iran, boasts robust land transport connectivity. According to China Overseas Ports Holding Company (Pvt.) Ltd. (COPHC), the deep-water ice-free Gwadar Port is capable of handling containers, bulk cargo and warehousing operations while providing maritime services, and the Gwadar Free Zone supports industrial manufacturing and agricultural, livestock, forestry and fishery processing industries.

“Against a complex and volatile global landscape, international economic connectivity faces mounting headwinds. We stand ready to deliver upgraded professional services to our partners. Institutions and enterprises are welcome to leverage the policy advantages of Gwadar Port to pursue win-win cooperation and contribute to regional economic prosperity,” COPHC stated.

 

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The first transshipment cargo vessel of May has anchored at Gwadar Port, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced on Tuesday.

The minister said that the vessel, MV Shu Long, was carrying 16,077 metric tons of cargo.

“Due to the current situation in the region, the vessel was redirected towards Gwadar,” the minister added.

He said that the berthing of the vessel and the cargo handling process were progressing swiftly.

“Gwadar Port is increasingly gaining a key position among alternative trade routes,” Chaudhary said, noting that four transshipment vessels were recorded to have arrived at the port during April.

He further stated that in light of the regional maritime situation, Gwadar’s strategic importance is continuously increasing, and the port is becoming a reliable hub for global trade.

 

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GPA incentivizes 30 days free storage for import, export cargos at Gwadar Port on May 8​

By Yasir Habib Khan | Gwadar Pro
May 9, 2026

Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) has started providing up to 30 days of free storage for import and export cargos to be docked on Gwadar Port on May 8. Free storage facilities are also being offered in cargo sheds, storage container yards, and repair sheds managed by the Gwadar Port Authority in order to facilitate investors as much as possible.

This was revealed by GPA chairman Noor-ul-Haq Baloch in a meeting with members of the all Pakistan Shipping Association in Karachi, where he gave a detailed briefing on the situation arising after recent regional tensions, the strategic importance of Gwadar Port, and matters related to transit and transshipment trade on May 8.

He divulged that all these facilities are connected through a modern six-lane expressway linking the port and free zone with the Coastal Highway.

He said that due to the tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Gwadar could serve as a safe and alternative trade route in the event of any possible war or sanctions. According to him, access from Gwadar to eastern regions of Iran and Central Asia is several hundred kilometers shorter compared to other cities of Pakistan, significantly reducing logistics costs and transit time.

During the meeting, Chairman Noor-ul-Haq Baloch stated that Gwadar Port is set to become the future hub of regional trade and logistics, and its importance in the region is increasing day by day. He said that Gwadar Port’s approach channel is the shortest among the country’s ports, measuring approximately four and a half kilometers in length.

Chairman Noor-ul-Haq Baloch further stated that a route exists from Gwadar to Zahedan and onward to Central Asia. He recalled that in 2015, the first convoy of containers arriving from China was successfully transported to Gwadar Port through the route, proving that Gwadar possesses the full potential to connect the region with China and Central Asia.

 

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Pakistan needs to complete its end of Iran-Pakistan oil pipeline till Gwadar and expedite work on Gwadar oil refinery.

Who knows in a future strait of hormuz crisis, Pakistan could be re-exporting Iranian oil to the world.