GWADAR: The Director General of the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), Moinur Rehman Khan, has conducted a series of inspections of the city’s key water supply facilities, expressing satisfaction with the overall improvement in the water situation.
During his visit to the Chawardgar Pumping Station and the Airport Water Station, the DG reviewed the supply system from Shadi Kaur Dam. He stated that Gwadar is now receiving the same amount of water it had before the local dams dried up, effectively ending the severe water shortage.
While the overall supply is stable, the DG acknowledged that some parts of the city are still facing issues due to technical problems in the distribution network. He assured residents that GDA technical teams are working to fix these issues to ensure an uninterrupted water supply to all areas.
Inspecting the water supplied by tankers from Mirani Dam, the DG issued strict instructions to staff, warning that no compromise on water quality or quantity would be tolerated and emphasizing the need for complete transparency.
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.
This local initiative aligns with a broader national strategy. The Pakistani government plans to foster local solar panel manufacturing through partnerships with Chinese companies—a move that would bolster the country’s clean energy commitments and reduce its substantial annual import costs.
