GWADAR: Gwadar Port has achieved another major milestone with the successful docking of a second Afghan transit trade vessel. It carries 20,000 tonnes of DAP fertilizer, the cargo ship’s arrival reassert Gwadar’s position as a fully operational and strategically vital hub for commerce in South and Central Asia.
This successful handling of Afghan-bound cargo demonstrates not only the port’s growing operational capabilities but also its pivotal role in facilitating cross-border connectivity under the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Furthermore, beyond its commercial implications, this event stands as a symbol of the growing socio-economic awakening in Balochistan. The province, often overshadowed by conflict-related headlines, is now emerging as a center of international logistics, connectivity, and development. The smooth operations at Gwadar port offer hope for increased employment, infrastructure improvement, and regional prosperity.
*گوادر بندرگاہ مکمل طور پر آپریشنل — افغان ٹرانزٹ ٹریڈ کا دوسرا جہاز کامیابی سے لنگر انداز*
📍گوادر بندرگاہ نے ایک اور سنگ میل عبور کر لیا ہے۔ افغان ٹرانزٹ ٹریڈ کے تحت 20 ہزار ٹن ڈی اے پی کھاد لے کر آنے والا دوسرا بحری جہاز کامیابی سے گوادر بندرگاہ پر لنگر انداز ہو گیا ہے۔ اس اہم… pic.twitter.com/sgaeUsyhzR— Abbas Bugti journalist (@Abbasbugti52) June 14, 2025
This development has also boosted the morale of local communities and stakeholders who are witnessing firsthand the benefits of integration into global trade networks. In addition, Gwadar fully operational and Afghan transit trade steadily expanding, Balochistan is poised to become a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economic future.
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Gwadar’s growing success proves that when vision meets resilience, even the most challenging terrains can be transformed into highways of progress.
