Islamabad: Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar stressed on the importance for providing maximum facilities to Gwadar by giving it a competitive edge in the region, according to a news report. Bakhtiar issued this statement while presiding over a meeting of the steering committee on Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan. This meeting was attended by a number of dignitaries from the development sector.
The minister said that to harness the potential of Gwadar, the government will provide a secure and conducive environment as well. Bakhtiar was briefed on the progress of Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan and highlighted the need for fulfilling water and energy needs for fulfilling energy needs and industrial and urban development.