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US-China tug of war enters Gwadar with ambassador’s visit to strategic Indian Ocean port US-China tug of war enters Gwadar with ambassador’s visit to strategic Indian Ocean port 

US-China tug of war enters Gwadar with ambassador’s visit to strategic Indian Ocean port

US ambassador Donald Blome's visit to the Pakistani port city of Gwadar raised a lot of heat and dust in…

2 years ago
Gwadar not Hambantota likely to become Chinese naval base in the Indian Ocean—experts Gwadar not Hambantota likely to become Chinese naval base in the Indian Ocean—experts 

Gwadar not Hambantota likely to become Chinese naval base in the Indian Ocean—experts

A recent US research report says that China will develop the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka as its next naval…

2 years ago
Will China’s Gwadar to Kashgar rail link prove to be a non-starter?  Will China’s Gwadar to Kashgar rail link prove to be a non-starter?  

Will China’s Gwadar to Kashgar rail link prove to be a non-starter?

China plans another monumental corridor project under the Belt and Road Initiative - The China-Pakistan railway. The gigantic enterprise will…

2 years ago
China picks holes in Gwadar port security revealing rift with Pakistan on CPECChina picks holes in Gwadar port security revealing rift with Pakistan on CPEC

China picks holes in Gwadar port security revealing rift with Pakistan on CPEC

In a revealing statement by the usually reticent Chinese, the chairman of the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) Yu…

2 years ago
Will the Sharif government revive the stalled CPEC?Will the Sharif government revive the stalled CPEC?

Will the Sharif government revive the stalled CPEC?

The Pakistan government under Shehbaz Sharif is rushing to revive the laggardly China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) after Chinese President…

2 years ago
Baloch protestors block roads leading to China-built Gwadar portBaloch protestors block roads leading to China-built Gwadar port

Baloch protestors block roads leading to China-built Gwadar port

Tens of thousands of protestors have blocked roads leading to the Gwadar port being built by China in Pakistan's south-western…

2 years ago
China-Pakistan ties hit rough patch as Gwadar port fails to take offChina-Pakistan ties hit rough patch as Gwadar port fails to take off

China-Pakistan ties hit rough patch as Gwadar port fails to take off

<p> Not all’s well between China and Pakistan even as the two countries keep reiterating their support and commitments towards…

3 years ago
Gwadar rights leader threatens long march to Quetta over enforced disappearances of Baloch peopleGwadar rights leader threatens long march to Quetta over enforced disappearances of Baloch people

Gwadar rights leader threatens long march to Quetta over enforced disappearances of Baloch people

<p> Maulana Hidayat Ur Rehman, the leader of the ‘Gwadar Ko Haq Do’ mass movement, also known as the, give…

3 years ago
China plans to convert Gwadar Port into military base, says US expertChina plans to convert Gwadar Port into military base, says US expert

China plans to convert Gwadar Port into military base, says US expert

<p> China plans to make the Gwadar Port in Pakistan's Balochistan province into a military base, says Professor Matthew McCartney…

3 years ago
Floods in Gwadar port city make mockery of China’s ambitious CPECFloods in Gwadar port city make mockery of China’s ambitious CPEC

Floods in Gwadar port city make mockery of China’s ambitious CPEC

<p> The smart port city of Gwadar, being jointly built by China and Pakistan under the Belt and Road Initiative…

3 years ago
Poor infrastructure, rising instability force Saudi Arabia to shift Gwadar refinery to Hub near KarachiPoor infrastructure, rising instability force Saudi Arabia to shift Gwadar refinery to Hub near Karachi

Poor infrastructure, rising instability force Saudi Arabia to shift Gwadar refinery to Hub near Karachi

<p> In a big blow to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, Saudi Arabia has decided to relocate its…

3 years ago
Balochistan CM feels the heat over allegations of bribing Gwadar protestorsBalochistan CM feels the heat over allegations of bribing Gwadar protestors

Balochistan CM feels the heat over allegations of bribing Gwadar protestors

<p> A disqualification petition has been filed in the Balochistan High Court against Chief Minister Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo after a…

3 years ago
Did the Balochistan chief minister distribute cash to end the Gwadar protests?Did the Balochistan chief minister distribute cash to end the Gwadar protests?

Did the Balochistan chief minister distribute cash to end the Gwadar protests?

<p> Balochistan Chief Minister Abdus Quddus Bizenjo was seen distributing cash in a video that has gone viral in Pakistan.…

3 years ago
Gwadar leader calls off rights movement after government agrees to demandsGwadar leader calls off rights movement after government agrees to demands

Gwadar leader calls off rights movement after government agrees to demands

<p> Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Maulana Hidayatur Rehman Baloch has called off the popular 'Balochistan Ko Haq Do' movement after signing…

3 years ago
Bad news for China and Imran Khan—Pakistan’s biggest opposition parties now back Gwadar protestsBad news for China and Imran Khan—Pakistan’s biggest opposition parties now back Gwadar protests

Bad news for China and Imran Khan—Pakistan’s biggest opposition parties now back Gwadar protests

<p> In a big boost to the 'Give Rights to Gwadar' movement, Shehbaz Sharif—Pakistan's Leader of the Opposition, called the…

3 years ago

Are the Islamists led by Jamaat-e-Islami set to hijack the Gwadar agitation in Pakistan?

<p> The 'give rights to Gwadar' movement appeared to morph towards greater radicalisation on Monday with the visit of Sirajul Haq, chief…

3 years ago

Former Balochistan CM warns against use of force to quell Gwadar protests

<p> The mass movement against Pakistan and China in the coastal city of Gwadar continues to garner political support in…

3 years ago

Gwadar protests echo beyond Balochistan, Pakistan’s Punjab assembly also stands up for dissidents

<p> As the protests in the Gwadar port city garner the attention of the international media, the Imran Khan government…

3 years ago

Exclusive interview: Baloch angry with the China Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Pakistan government

<p> People in Balochistan resent the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for degrading their lives in their own country. They…

3 years ago