GWADAR (6 AM Report): Director General of NAB Balochistan, Nauman Aslam, has assured that every possible support will be extended for the development of the Gwadar Industrial Zone and the promotion of trade activities. He stated that Gwadar is poised to play a crucial role as a commercial gateway in the region and will be a guarantor of economic development for both Balochistan and Pakistan.
During his visit to the Gwadar Industrial Estate Development Authority (GIEDA) office on Tuesday, DG NAB expressed these sentiments while receiving a briefing from Managing Director Fareed Muhammad Hasni. He emphasized that the federal government prioritizes economic activities under the Gwadar Economic Corridor, reflecting its commitment to the region’s development.
DG NAB noted that the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the federal government are keenly focused on improving the living standards of the people in Gwadar and the coastal areas of Makran. He highlighted the successful completion of the Gwadar International Airport, constructed with the help of China, and urged for timely completion of other significant projects crucial for the development of Gwadar.
While discussing the development projects and future planning of the Gwadar Industrial Zone, DG NAB assured the MD of GIEDA that he would convey recommendations regarding the expansion plans of the industrial zone to the Prime Minister. He stated that operational activities at the Gwadar Port and International Airport, along with the economic industrial zone, would make Gwadar the center of economic activities in the region, benefiting the people of Balochistan and Pakistan.
Furthermore, DG NAB mentioned that the federal government is taking every possible measure to resolve the issues faced by the coastal district of Gwadar. He highlighted the establishment of a Business Facilitation Cell (BFC) at NAB Headquarters in Islamabad and Business Facilitation Desks (BFD) in all regional NAB bureaus to enhance coordination between NAB and the business community. This desk is actively working within NAB (Balochistan).
He also mentioned that the purpose of establishing a NAB sub-office in Gwadar is to assist in promoting business activities. DG NAB noted that the Chairman of NAB has already held meetings with the business community in Gwadar, aimed at creating a conducive environment for doing business and resolving issues related to business operations while ensuring good governance.