Coal-fired plant in Gwadar planned: CPPCL cites ‘snags’ and ‘challenges’ ISLAMABAD: Chinese firm M/s CIHC Pak Power Company Limited (CPPCL), which plans to establish a 300 MW coal-fired... Updated 03 May, 2025 09:04am
Business & Finance Ahsan for development of Gwadar as mining port ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directed fast-tracking of... Updated 25 Apr, 2025 08:02am
Business & Finance COPHC shares plan to develop high-tech aquaculture industry in Gwadar ISLAMABAD: The China Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHC), Wednesday, shared a comprehensive plan with Pakistan of... Published 17 Apr, 2025 08:22am
Pakistan Donkey meat exports to China from Gwadar will boost Pakistan’s trade: Rana Tanveer Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain has announced that Pakistan’s exports will increase through the commercial... Published 12 Apr, 2025 04:48pm
Print Several highways: Balochistan bans night travel QUETTA: Authorities in Balochistan have imposed a night time travel ban on several national highways following a... Updated 01 Apr, 2025 10:20am
Print Night travel ban imposed in Balochistan’s Kachhi, Musakhel QEUTTA: In light of security concerns, authorities have imposed a night travel ban on public transport and trucks in... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:30am
Pakistan At least 5 people killed in gun attack on passenger van in Gwadar At least five people were killed after armed men blocked the main highway in Gwadar district on Wednesday night. The... Updated 27 Mar, 2025 04:07pm
Print Govt green-lights New Gwadar Shipyard Project ISLAMABAD: The government has green-lighted “New Gwadar Shipyard Mega Project” with activation of Project Management... Updated 20 Mar, 2025 02:41pm
Print Strategic location big opportunity: President ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port would... Updated 19 Feb, 2025 09:24am
Print FBR urged to establish fully operational tax office in Gwadar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) Friday requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately... Updated 08 Feb, 2025 09:39am
Print Gwadar Port, GFZA: FBR allows duty, tax-free import of vehicles ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed duties and taxes-free import of vehicles by concession... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 02:24pm
Business & Finance Ministry asked to draft comprehensive roadmap for Gwadar’s development ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the Ministry of Maritime Affairs to draft a... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print Gwadar coal-fired power project in limbo over tariff dispute ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited 300MW coal power project at Gwadar remains stalled, as the Chinese company CHIC Pak... Updated 05 Jan, 2025 04:27pm
Sports HBL-PSL-10 draft ceremony moved from Gwadar to Lahore LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is learnt to have given go ahead for shifting the HBL-PSL-10 players draft... Published 04 Jan, 2025 07:59am
Pakistan Establishment of military bases: FO denies any plan to offer Gwadar Port to any other country, entity ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson, on Thursday, said that Pakistan has no design whatever to offer... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:25am
Print New Gwadar airport: PM looks forward to prosperity ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the New Gwadar International Airport will not only... Updated 31 Dec, 2024 03:16pm
Print New Gwadar International Airport: PAA all set to start operations next month KARACHI: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is all set to commence flights operations at the New Gwadar International... Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:01am
Pakistan CJP visits Gwadar, meets DSJs of remote districts ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi outlined a policy approach to visit the farthest districts of each... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Pakistan Navy commemorates Gwadar Day ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy commemorated Gwadar Day with full zeal, marking the 66th Anniversary of Gwadar’s merger... Published 09 Dec, 2024 07:11am
Opinion Lifeline of Balochistan Balochistan’s economy in general and that of the bordering towns in particular is highly dependent on cross-border... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:26am
Print Gwadar power plant: Chinese co CPPCL shows conditional willingness to work Sources say PPIB has cited reference of progress a review meeting regarding 300-MW Gwadar coal power plant of CPEC held under chairmanship of Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (PD&SI) Updated 30 Sep, 2024 10:41am
Print Body formed to ensure enhanced public sector import thru Gwadar port ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has constituted an inter-ministerial panel to ensure 60 per cent of public sector... Updated 30 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Pakistan No plan to give bases to any foreign govt or military: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday rejected the “unfounded speculation”, claiming that Pakistan ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
Print Gwadar: imported coal-fired project faces axe Government likely to scrap 300 MW imported coal power project at Gwadar Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:38pm
Print China seeks RMB pilot project at Gwadar Free Zone ISLAMABAD: China has asked Pakistan to establish RMB internationalization pilot project in Gwadar Free Zone to... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan Militant attacks delay launch of China-backed airport ISLAMABAD: The start of operations at a Chinese-funded airport in Balochistan province has been pushed back for a... Updated 31 Aug, 2024 09:07am
Editorials Terrorist attacks in Balochistan EDITORIAL: A wave of violence unleashed by militants on Sunday in different parts of Balochistan claimed at least 50... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Print Govt decides to bring in 50pc govt imports thru Gwadar port ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to divert 50 per cent of public sector imports to Gwadar Port destined... Updated 26 Aug, 2024 09:22am
Pakistan Talks with BYC in doldrums? GWADAR: District leader of National Party Ashraf Hussain on Sunday left negotiating team constituted for talks with... Published 05 Aug, 2024 06:12am
Pakistan Soldier martyred, 16 injured in violent mob attack in Gwadar: ISPR The military's media wing says security forces have displayed extreme restraint to avoid unwarranted civilian casualties despite provocations Updated 29 Jul, 2024 08:05pm