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TopicGwadar

Topic: Gwadar

To meet Chinese demand, Pakistan launches 1st donkey slaughterhouse at CPEC’s crown jewel Gwadar

The slaughterhouse’s operations come as part of an agreement between Pakistan and China to export donkey by-products, particularly hides, to the Chinese market in 2024. 

‘Pushed to the wall’, Baloch leader resigns from Pakistan National Assembly amid army crackdown

‘Balochistan is not slipping out of your hands; it has already slipped out,’ Akhtar Mengal says, delivering a stark warning outside assembly.

Chinese influence is growing in Pakistan’s Gwadar. No access for local Baloch people

The current ruling regime in Pakistan is deficient in the art of political language and believes that force is the only tool to be used.

Baloch protests continue undeterred in face of ‘continued use of violence’ by Pakistan security forces

Baloch people have been protesting 'continued oppression by Pakistan state'. Their demands include stopping use of force, releasing arrested participants, opening highways of Balochistan.

Pakistan has laid a trap for itself in Gwadar — by letting conspiracy theories dictate policy

R&AW would be guilty of incompetence if it didn’t have ties with Baloch rebels. But the conspiratorialism of Pakistani intelligence is again pushing the country toward disastrous missteps.

‘Win-win deal’: India, Iran sign 10 year contract for Chabahar Port amid Gaza war

Diplomatic sources say terms of the deal were finalised months ago but certain 'legal issues' were pending, which were ironed out.

Balochistan is misunderstood. Its stunted development driving Pakistan back onto the rocks

A CPEC-proposed new road will devastate the local boat construction industry. The old town of Gwadar looks like a dump, but Rawalpindi doesn’t care.

CPEC made Gwadar look attractive to Pakistan. But ‘development’ ringing hollow to local people

Rather than ensuring people’s welfare and the survival of their professions, the Baloch government is making them dependent on foreign projects.

Pakistan’s latest worry—A protest against CPEC in Gwadar, a demand for Chinese to leave

Pressure on the Pakistan government is mounting because of the Haq Do Tehreek movement. The cash-strapped state needs China in its corner.

In Gwadar protest success, you are missing out this war within Pakistani establishment

The success of Gwadar protest is a sign of people’s power, but it hides the battle between those who control the province.

On Camera

I’ve been driving an EV for 2 years—Indian roads are ready to switch to electric

Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.

Rupee’s turmoil has echoes of 2013

With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.