20/07/2026
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The federal government has allocated over **PKR 14.2 billion** under the PSDP 2026-27 for major development projects in Gwadar, reinforcing its position as a key economic and logistics hub. The largest allocation of **PKR 6.5 billion** has been earmarked for the Hoshab-Awaran-Khuzdar sections of the M-8 corridor to improve road connectivity between Gwadar and the rest of Pakistan.
The development package also includes **PKR 2.55 billion** for the New Gwadar International Airport, **PKR 1 billion** for the Gwadar-Ratodero Road Project, and **PKR 400 million** for land acquisition linked to the proposed Gwadar-Besima-Jacobabad railway connection.
Additional funding has been allocated for maritime and port-related projects, including the Off-Dock Terminal, East Bay Expressway Phase-II, Gwadar Shipyard planning, and land acquisition under the Gwadar Master Plan. Urban development initiatives such as the Safe City Project, sanitation and landfill facilities, water supply improvements, and Old Town rehabilitation are also part of the package.
The PSDP further supports projects including Shehzanik Dam, the University of Gwadar, customs infrastructure, oceanographic research facilities, and scholarship programs for local students, highlighting the government's continued focus on Gwadar’s long-term growth and regional connectivity.
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