Imran Khan Inaugurates $230 Million Chinese-Funded Gwadar International Airport

Boosting Connectivity and Economic Growth in Pakistan's Gwadar Region

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Imran Khan Inaugurates $230 Million Chinese-Funded Gwadar International Airport


"Pakistan's PM Imran Khan Launches $230 Million Chinese-Funded Gwadar International Airport"

In a momentous event, Prime Minister Imran Khan led the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Gwadar International Airport, a project generously funded and constructed by China. Located in Gurandani, approximately 26 kilometers northeast of Gwadar city in Balochistan province, this airport is set to transform the region. It is fully funded by China and built by the China Airport Construction Group.

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Scheduled for completion in three years, the airport will possess the capability to handle a diverse range of aircraft, from ATR 72 to the colossal Airbus A-380, Boeing B-737, and Boeing B-747, serving both domestic and international routes.

Spanning an expansive 18 square kilometers, the New Gwadar International Airport will be the second-largest in Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan acknowledged Gwadar's emergence as a pivotal driver of the nation's growth, underscoring its significance in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a cornerstone of China's Belt and Road Initiative.

CPEC is a transformative corridor encompassing transport, energy, and industry, extending from China's western Xinjiang region to the port city of Gwadar. Established in 2015, the estimated total investment value of this initiative increased from $55 billion to $62 billion, underscoring its strategic importance.