Gwadar

Gwadar is a district along the sea in south of the Makran. The coastline of Gwadar District is about 600 Kilometers long. Gwadar was notified as a District in July, 1977 with its headquarter in Gwadar Town. Previously it was the part of Makran District.

Physical Features / Topography

The coastline of Gwadar District extends in an east-west direction and it is almost entirely desert. The elevation of Makran coast range is up to about 1000 meters above the sea level.

Climate

The climate of Gwadar, elevated at 0-300 meters above sea level, is drying arid hot. It is placed in “warm summer and mild winter” temperature region. The oceanic influence keeps the temperature lower than that in the interior in summer and higher in winter. The uniformity of temperature is a unique characteristic of the coastal region in Balochistan. 

Industry

Industry in Gwadar district consists of fisheries, power generation plants, few manufacturing units, ice plants. Fish is the major export of the district. Tourism can also be developed as an industry with little effort. Manufacturing units in the district include ice factories, boat making sheds and few furniture making workshops.

Trade and Trade Centers

Fish export is the major trade activity in the district. About 40% of the total fish catch is exported to Karachi. The fish is also exported to Sri Lanka, Korea, China and Hong Kong. So Gwadar is a well known trading center for fishing. In Gwadar district till today fishing is a family skill.

Major Projects for Private Investors

• Establishment of Shipping Agencies
• Goods Transportation Services
• Proposal for starting ferry services between Gwadar, Karachi and Gulf States
• Large scale residential schemes, all sorts of industrial projects and big hotels
• Establishment of freezing and packing facilities for the fish industries
• Wireless Cab System can be established
• Establishment of large private schools and hospitals
• Investment in Water Desalination Plants
• Electric Power Generation
• Oil terminals
• Ware-housing/ Container Yards
• Export Oriented Industries

Medium Size Projects for Private Investors

• Establishment of restaurants, play lands, boat services and water sports etc
• Establishment of printing press & newspaper industry
• Superstores, Markets, Tourism Industries & small level fish processing units
• As most of the people of Makran area are serving in military & police of the Middle East Countries on retirement can be hired by the private security agencies
• According to the availability of the fresh water in the adjoining areas of Gwadar District, business such as Poultry, Dairy, Fruit and Vegetable cultivation could be established
• Trawler/ truck Companies can be established
• Private houses could be hired by private companies for office accommodation and guest houses
• Various agencies of construction material, medicines and food items can be established
• Investment in energy sector particularly renewable energy, LPG plants etc

Small Scale Projects

• Small Shops, restaurants, Coffee & Ice cream shops and individual cab services
• Law firms & Chambers
• Private Medical Clinics
• Architects/ Town Planners
• Business of Contractors
• Fish Meal Factory
• Avenues for Fish & Shrimp farming along the coast