Abstract
Balochistan is the South-western province of Pakistan. The importance of Balochistan lies in its combination of location, resources and the people. In 21st century because of Gwadar the geo-strategic importance of this province has further increased not only for Pakistan but for whole region. In 2001, Pakistan announced the construction of a new deep-sea port in Gwadar region which comes in two phases. The first phase was completed in 2005, while the completion of the second phase is under consideration. Gwadar is being announced as free trade port city on the south-western warm water Arabian Sea. This Article is important in the sense because it not only highlights the historical perspective of Gwadar but it also focuses on its significance in contemporary scenario particularly after the development of Gwadar port. It also analyzes the Chinese role in development of Gwadar port and how this newly constructed port strengthened the bond of friendship between Pakistan and China. Additionally the article explores the importance of Gwadar port for China in light of string of pearls idea. This article is significant because it also highlights the future predictions and it focuses on contemporary threats, in the end it also suggest certain policy options through which all such threats can be countered.
Dr. Abdul Manan Bazai, Mirwais Kasi. (2014) Reviewing Gwadar, Balochistan Review, Volume 1, Issue 1.
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