The province of Balochistan is a big province of Pakistan according to the area. Gwadar is a big city of Balochistan. Gwadar is a combination of two words one is “GWA” its mean “Wind” & second is “DAR” its mean “Gateway”, so complete meanings of GWADAR is “Gateway of the winds”.
When Pakistan was established on 14th August1947 on the world’s map, the Gwadar was not included in its map. Gwadar was the ownership of Oman. On 8th September1958 Mr. Prince Karim Agha purchased Gwadar for $1 million and donated to Pakistan.
Gwadar Port was developed with the cost of USD $ 248 Million. It opening ceremony was celebrated with the hand of Gen. (R) Parvez Mushraf on 20th March 2007. This is a big achievement of Pakistan & its economy. Gwadar port has two phases and thirteen berths. It is situated 234 miles west of Karachi. Gwadar port will be flourishing economy of Pakistan.
Anti Pakistan parties are creating problem in development of Balachistan. Actually they are not accepting the Pakistan & Pakistani government. They want to make separate state of Balochistan. India & European countries are supporting them with funding & ammunitions. Pak Army And Frontier Crops (FC) are striving to control situation & make peaceful Balochistan.
By Abdullah Noman