Once a sleepy fishing town and the largest slum in the region, Gwadar struggled with abysmal infrastructure, limited trade opportunities, and chronic socio-economic stagnation. For decades, it remained in a dire state,

The airport is expected to boost trade and connectivity, but also intensifies India’s concerns about China’s potential military presence in the region.

Pakistan and China were recently at loggerheads over the control and ownership of Gwadar Port with Islamabad stating that the port, which was built with substantial Chinese investment, belongs solely to Pakistan and won't be handed over to any foreign entity.

China calls it a "Donation" | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Pakistan's largest airport is now operational. The Chinese-built airport in Gwadar in Balochistan is now up and running. The first flight landed there,

ISLAMABAD: A spokesperson of the Embassy of People's Republic of China on Monday said that China has always supported the construction of Gwadar Port and the development of Balochistan and over the pa

China should play a "leading role" in counterterrorism efforts with Pakistan to prevent further attacks on Chinese personnel and projects, particularly in Balochistan province, a think tank report has said.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has reaffirmed government's unwavering resolve to further strengthen Pak-China relations. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with the Chinese Lunar New Year and Spring Festival,

According to the reports, the Pakistani government is reluctant to allow the presence of Chinese military forces in a region like Gwadar, as it could anger the United States and spark domestic opposition.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and National Heritage, Attaullah Tarar, expressed on Friday that Pakistan and China are the steadfast guardians of their bilateral relationsh

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called the recently-inaugurated Gwadar International Airport a “gift” from China and said it would benefit not only the economy of the Balochistan province,

This photo taken on Sept 13, 2024 shows a terminal at the New Gwadar International Airport in Gwadar, Pakistan. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal) The New Gwadar International Airport, funded a

Pakistani officials announced on Monday the formal launch of the country’s largest airport, located in the restive Balochistan province. The Gwadar International Airport, built with financial assistance from China, has an annual passenger capacity of 400,000.