Pakistan invites Kazakhstan to invest in Gwadar, Karachi ports
- 20-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday invited Kazakh investors to explore investment opportunities at Pakistan’s ports, including joint ventures in Gwadar’s free zones. The invitation was extended during a meeting with an 11-member delegation from Kazakhstan led by Timur Turlov, Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp. During the […]
Drug smuggling bid foiled in Gwadar, 2000 kg narcotics worth $134.43m seized
- 19-Nov-2025
GWADAR: The Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) seized a large quantity of high-quality narcotics during intelligence-based anti-smuggling operations in the Gwadar region of Balochistan, including the areas of Hallery and Peshogan. According to a statement issued by the PCG, teams recovered 1,400 kg of hashish, 105 kg of crystal meth (ice), 8 kg of heroin, and […]
Ahsan Iqbal highlights Gwadar’s mineral potential in meeting with Chinese Ambassador
- 27-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, met with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Sunday and underscored the vast potential for mineral exploration in and around Gwadar. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, also attended the meeting, which included senior officials from both sides, according […]
Foreign national among two arrested in Gwadar for visa fraud, human trafficking
- 26-Jul-2025
GWADAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Balochistan Zone on Saturday arrested two individuals, including a foreign national, for their alleged involvement in visa fraud and human trafficking. According to the FIA spokesperson, the arrests were made by the FIA Composite Circle Gwadar during a targeted operation. The suspects were identified as Joseph, a Nigerian citizen, […]
Gwadar-Gulf ferry service: Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry reviews proposals
- 18-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD- July 18, 2025: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, held a phone call with Balochistan’s Chief Minister to discuss the potential and strategic importance of launching a ferry service from Gwadar to the Gulf region. The discussion occurred during a high-level meeting led by the Minister to assess progress on the […]
Pakistan unveils plan to launch ferry service from Gwadar to Gulf countries
- 01-Jul-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the operational capacity of Gwadar Port by establishing additional shipping lines and launching a new ferry service connecting Pakistan with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad […]
Five killed in Gwadar passenger bus attack
- 27-Mar-2025
GWADAR: At least five people were gunned down, and one other was injured after being offloaded from a Karachi-bound bus on the Coastal Highway in Gwadar, ARY News reported. The Deputy Commissioner Gwadar also confirmed that the incident occurred at the Kalmat area of the Coastal Highway where gunmen opened fire on passengers, killing at […]
ARY News team exposes International propaganda against Gwadar International Airport
- 09-Mar-2025
A recent propaganda campaign against Gwadar International Airport has been exposed by ARY News, revealing the truth behind the fake news stories circulating in international media. The campaign, which was orchestrated by Indian and other international media outlets, claimed that the airport was empty and non-functional. However, ARY News found that the airport had operated […]
Dacoit cuts off elderly woman’s ears in Gwadar
- 22-Aug-2024
GWADAR: In a horrific incident, a dacoit cut off ears of an elderly woman in the Surbandar area of Gwadar, Balochistan, ARY News reported. According to police, the woman was wearing gold earing when the robber attacked her and cut off her ears, taking the earrings with him. The police have arrested the robber and […]
BYC ends Gwadar sit-in after successful negotiations
- 02-Aug-2024
In a major development, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has called off its sit-in in Gwadar district after successful negotiations with the government. The sit-in was called off after an agreement was signed between Dr. Mahrang Baloch, representing the protesters, and the Gwadar district’s deputy commissioner. According to a statement issued by the Balochistan Home […]