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Balochistan’s Fishermen Reel under Night Fishing Curbs

Local fishermen condemned the decision, saying repeated “security” restrictions had already hurt their income and the new ban would further damage their livelihoods…reports Asian Lite News Nighttime fishing has been banned by

April 19, 2026

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Baloch Groups Fear China Will Build Two Military Ports In Pakistan

Baloch organisations say China is interested in building military ports at Jiwani and Sonmiani while the one at Gwadar is most likely to remain a part for commercial purposes, reports Rahul Kumar

August 30, 2023

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China condemns terror attack on convoy in Pakistan’s Gwadar

The convoy of vehicles belonging to Chinese engineers and Pakistani forces was targeted in Balochistan’s coastal city of Gwadar on Sunday morning…reports Asian Lite News The Consulate General also asked the Pakistani

August 14, 2023

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Amnesty Int’l intervenes in Gwadar situation

The organisation called upon authorities in Balochistan to “immediately restore internet services and lift the ban on public gatherings”…reports Asian Lite News Amnesty International South Asia on Tuesday decried the reported internet

January 4, 2023

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Pak media urges restraint as Gwadar situation turns tense

The clashes occurred this month between locals and security forces in Gwadar as protests against illegal fishing turned violent…reports Asian Lite News As the ‘Haq Do Tehreek’ (HDT) protests threaten to blow

December 29, 2022

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Business fails to take off at Gwadar port

In a report by the research firm published in August last year “there were buildings, sheds and godowns (warehouses) on the land, but no people in sight.”..reports Mahua Venkatesh Not all’s well

July 27, 2022

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Pak, China to unlock full potential of Gwadar port

Pakistani and Chinese officials held meetings of the two Joint Working Groups on Gwadar and Socio-Economic Development through video conferencing equipment….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan and China have resolved to redouble efforts

January 3, 2022

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Protests for rights enter 17th day in Gwadar

The protesters were not asking the Balochistan government for employment opportunities but only protection for the means of livelihood they already had – fishing, said Rehman, a local leader of the Jamaat-i-Islami….reports

December 2, 2021

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Pak anti-graft agency unveils corruption in Gwadar project

Pakistan’s anti-graft watchdog on Wednesday filed a reference in the Quetta accountability court against three former Balochistan Development Authority (BDA) chairmen for misuse of authority and corrupt practices…reports Asian Lite News While

April 25, 2021

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Gloom for Pakistan’s maritime economy

In 2017 Pakistan Naval Chief announced the approval of a new shipyard at Gwadar, to be completed within three to five years. 12 years since the idea and three years since the

April 23, 2021

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