Explanation

• Pakistan purchased the Gwadar enclave from Oman on 8 September 1958 
• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan
• Takeover Date: December 8, 1958.
• Purchase Amount: $3 million (approximately £3 million).
• Port Opening: 2002

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Explanation

• Port Qasim was constructed to reduce the traffic burden on Karachi Port and increase Pakistan's trade capacity.
• It is Pakistan's second busiest seaport.
• The port handles imports, exports, and industrial cargo.
• It was developed to support the country's growing economy.
• It is located near Karachi in Sindh.

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Explanation

• Dry ports facilitate inland customs clearance and promote trade by reducing congestion at seaports.
• A dry port is an inland terminal connected to a seaport by road or rail.
• It handles customs clearance, storage, and cargo distribution.
• Dry ports reduce pressure on busy seaports.
• They make the movement of goods faster and more efficient.

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Explanation

• Gwadar Port is operated by the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC).
• The port is located in Gwadar, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• It is a key project of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
• The operation of the port was handed over to the Chinese company in 2013.
• Gwadar Port is important for regional trade and connectivity.

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Explanation

• The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) was established in 2002.
• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Omani Rule: Gwadar remained under Oman for 174 years (1783–1958).
• Purchase Date: 8 September 1958 by Pakistan.
• Official Integration: 8 December 1958.

Additional information:

Pakistan has three big sea ports:

1. Karachi Port
2. Muhammad Bin Qasim port
3. Gwadar port

Last verified on 16-03-2026