GWADAR: A large-scale, coordinated effort is underway to resolve the water crisis in Gwadar, with authorities supplying millions of gallons of water daily from multiple sources to meet the city’s needs.
Following directives from the Balochistan government, the district administration, Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), and the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department are working together on emergency water supply operations.
According to official details, the GDA supplied over 1.4 million gallons from the Shadi Kaur Dam via pipeline. An additional 1.05 million gallons were transported by 104 water tankers from the Mirani Dam. The Gwadar Port Authority also contributed by distributing 780,000 gallons of clean water from its desalination plant to residents in the Old Town area.
The PHE Department extended the relief to surrounding towns, supplying water to Jiwani, Chep Kalmaty, and other nearby areas through dozens of tanker trips and a dedicated pipeline. Authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining this consistent water supply to prevent any hardship for the residents.
In a separate development Chinese company Junco Solar has expressed interest in establishing a comprehensive solar industrial park on 20 acres within the Gwadar North Free Zone.
As reported by Gwadar Pro, the vertically integrated manufacturer discussed plans to produce low-cost solar panels for domestic and commercial markets. The ambitious project also includes a proposed 2-gigawatt battery plant, which would require an estimated 20 megawatts of power.
The announcement coincides with a surge in solar adoption across the coastal city. Local trader Muhammad Baloch, speaking to Gwadar Pro, noted that Chinese solar brands are increasingly popular due to their superior quality and competitive pricing. “The region has long suffered from energy shortages, but now with an adequate supply of high-quality panels and batteries in the local market, we are confident sales will rise significantly,” Baloch stated.
An official from the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirmed the trend, observing a rapid increase in sales of Chinese-manufactured solar systems as more buildings transition to solar energy.
