New Investment Opportunities in Gwadar

Gwadar is all set to become Pakistan's first international port city. It is the culminating point of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, first envisioned in 2014 by the premiers of the two neighboring countries that enjoy deep-rooted ties. A $54 billion package has been allocated for development of road, rail and oil network from Kashgar to Gwadar. Energy projects have also been lined up to resolve Pakistan's severe energy crisis.

The world has its eyes set on Gwadar. The present concept of Gwadar was first conceived by President Musharraf when he launched the first phase of the city's development in 2001. The development was completed in 2007 and the port became operational for first time in 2009. $230 million was invested on building the infrastructure of Gwadar then.

Shortage of funds, security threats and failure to hand over port land to Singapore Authority led to delays and problems in successful completion of the projects then.

Today, all that has changed. Only yesterday, Pakistan's premier Nawaz Sharif was expected to make another significant visit to Gwadar. The trip was later postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Key Developments in Gwadar 2016-17

To beef up security, Pakistan and China have set up a joint naval base to protect Gwadar from external threats. Internal threats are being controlled through a vast network of security checkposts manned by personnel from FC, army, navy, coast guard and the local police.

Fund shortage was another reason the project was stalled in the first phase of development. China has provided Gwadar with a joint package of $4 billion to $5 billion in the form of soft loans and grants. China is investing heavily on Gwadar infrastructure. A 19-km East Bay Expressway that will connect Gwadar Port to Makran Coastal Highway is being built for more than $100 million. A 300-bed hospital will cater to the ailing. China is also developing the Gwadar International Airport for $230 million. A water treatment facility is also being installed for $100 million plus to provide fresh water to the inhabitants of Gwadar.

Gwadar Master Plan

Gwadar is being developed into a planned port city. A central Jinnah Avenue cuts Gwadar into the residential and industrial zones. On Gwadar's West Bay, residential zone is being established while industrial Gwadar will be housed in the East Bay.

To prevent commercial and port traffic from disrupting the residential lifestyle, the East Bay Expressway is being developed by China. The East Bay Expressway will run across industrial Gwadar onto Makran Coastal Highway.

Gwadar's West Bay is lined with residential projects. A network of more than 10 highways and avenues runs across the West Bay. Zero Point was inaugurated by President Musharraf as the benchmark from which Gwadar's residential development would take place. Accordingly, three master plans were devised for Gwadar, including Master Plan A, B and C.

Comparison of Master Plan A & B Projects Gwadar

Master Plan A projects, such as White Pearl City and Golden Palms fall within 25 km radius of Zero Point. Master Plan B projects, such as Green Palms Gwadar are located at a distance between 25km and 50 km from Zero Point. Master Plan C projects will be lined up beyond 50km radius.

In terms of development plans, GDA has already completed road development in Master Plan A land. After Singhaar and New Town which are fully developed projects in Gwadar, Master Plan A projects will be launched next. For this purpose, road development has been completed and water provision till doorstep of societies is also ensured by GDA.

Master Plan B projects are unlikely to be developed in next 15 to 20 years, so there's not much point in investing there. Further, the price difference at moment between Master Plan A and B projects is not too much.

Master Plan A projects have some of the best locations and are conveniently located near the coast line. White Pearl City, a master plan A project, is also lined with embassies and government buildings. Further, resorts, hi-rise towers and 5* hotels are also planned to be developed here.

White Pearl City is planned to be developed to the best industry standards. The development is scheduled to complete in 1 to 2 years time. In this regard, we had extensive meetings with the project owners and developers.

Another advantage of investing in a Master Plan A project, such as White Pearl City is that your investment is secured directly by Gwadar Development Authority, GDA, established in 2003, is the body responsible for development of residential Gwadar. Transfer takes place in a hassle-free manner from GDA office. Plot is issued directly by GDA. There is absolutely no need to worry about the safety of your investment.

GDA-approved housing projects, such as White Pearl City and Golden Palms have obtained their NOCs from GDA when these projects were first established. GDA website also publishes the updated statuses of NOCs of approved housing projects Here is a link to the web link: www.gda.gov.pk/pages/gdaoffers.html

NOC - White Pearl City

On this page, you will see three different types of housing projects according to NOC statuses:

• those with NOCs conditionally restored: housing projects are safe for investment. Still, you need to check the exact location of the project you're considering. Also, find out if there is "B" written at the end of the NOC, which indicates that it is a Master Plan B project. Again, no point in investing in a B project just yet
• those with NOCs expired: these housing projects are also safe for investment. However, they may have to meet some requirements of GDA, such as payment of annual fee or completion of development works to reinstate their NOCs.
• those with NOCs suspended: NOCs of these projects will be shown in blinking red color on the GDA webpage. These projects are not safe for investment. There may be issues with the project, such as counter claim on the ownership of project land as a result of which GDA has suspended the NOC. Stay away from such projects.

Another option exists to invest in open land that is unregulated by GDA. However, we don't encourage our investors to take such risks, because disputes have arisen on such lands in the past. Better safe than sorry!

You may not know that GDA has also pledged 30% of the land of projects that are approved by GDA. If the project owner fails to develop the project, GDA can take strict actions against the owners because 30% of the project land has already been pledged.

These are just some of the many reasons to consider investment opportunities, such as White Pearl City Gwadar. We only try to recommend the safest investment options, which are fully recognized by GDA and have valid NOC from GDA, and are likely to deliver the best returns on your investment in the near future.

New Plot Bookings in White Pearl City

White Pearl City is relaunching in the next couple of weeks. It is also getting a revised map due to the development of Baluchistan Broadway from the society land. Baluchistan Broadway has been completed by GDA and is the widest road of Gwadar. It runs through White Pearl City at the intersection of Baluchistan Broadway and Jiwani Avenue, where the front is as large as 500 ft. This is the site for leading commercials, shopping malls and hotels.

White Pearl City has a limited number of 240 sq yd, 500 sq yd and 1000 sq yd plots for sale. A premium society, it is conveniently located at only 7-8 kilometers from Jinnah Avenue and New Town and almost 1 km from the beach, diplomatic enclave and other government buildings along the coast of residential Gwadar.

Plots are available on full payment as well as easy installment plans.

Here is the revised schedule for White Pearl City, Gwadar. 10% discount available on making full plot payment. Remember, you can get plot transfer from GDA today if you make complete payment. On down payment, you still get a letter of acknowledgement from GDA, listing your plot and street number of the plots you purchase. Further, you also get a copy of allotment form from GDA. Two other copies of the same allotment form include GDA copy and our office copy.

White Pearl City Gwadar

White Pearl City Gwadar

White Pearl City is a premium housing project that falls in Master Plan A category of Gwadar Development Authority (GDA). Conveniently located at the intersection of Balochistan Broadway, Mand Avenue and Jiwani Avenue, White Pearl City Gwadar is a genuine housing project that was established vide NOC # 11/04/HS/GDA, dated 26/10/04. The same may also be verified from GDA website: http://www.gda.gov.pk/pages/gdaoffers.html.

White Pearl City is not a new project; first phase of the project was launched back in 2004. Ali Raza, the owner of White Pearl City alongside two other partners, is known among the pioneers of Gwadar.

In our last visit to Gwadar made only a few weeks back, we carried out detailed study of Master Plan A projects in Gwadar, such as White Pearl City by New Era Developers and Golden Palms, a project of Sadruddin Hashwani, who also hails from Baluchistan province. We also met several local chiefs of Old Town Gwadar as well as Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti during our visit. Ali Raza also took us to GDA office where we had an exhaustive session of questions and answers for the GDA staff. We found the GDA employees to be quite cooperative. The transfer procedures and method of determining GDA-approved housing schemes was also relatively easy. It was also in GDA's office that we got the official link from GDA's website that shows an updated list of housing schemes approved by GDA as well as their current NOC statuses.

Surprisingly, the road network of more than 10 major avenues and highways is already taking you to the doorsteps of any major Master Plan A project.

In the case of White Pearl City, there is an added attraction of the broadest commercial front that exceeds an area of more than 12 acres. In the future, the Baluchistan Broadway, a 300-500 ft wide road network that runs through White Pearl City is expected to line up some of the leading commercial brands, hotels, shopping malls and cinemas.

The absence of road is biggest obstacle in the development of any housing project. However, projects in Master Plan A don't face this problem. GDA, the body which regulates development in residential zone of Gwadar along the West Bay, is a government body that will also provide water till the society doorstep according to Master Plan A. Societies are, however, required to install their own water desalination and treatment plants. In case of White Pearl City, Ali Raza explained that White Pearl City is planning to strike a deal with Turkish vendor for these facilities.

GDA also prohibits housing projects from spilling even a single drop of waste into the open sea. Learning from its fault in Karachi, this is very suitable requirement that will ensure a clean, hygienic and green lifestyle in Gwadar.

If you have any questions relating to residential housing projects in Gwadar, you should simply call or better visit the GDA office in Gwadar. The staff is very friendly, and you will normally be entertained the moment you walk into their office unless it's an exceptionally busy day or the person who deals with your specific issue isn't immediately available or is busy with other clients. In most cases though, you will find your queries resolved within 30 minutes of your time.

If you are worried about the safety of your investment in Gwadar, then it is even more strongly recommended to pay a visit to GDA office. Inquire about the transfer procedures and find out how GDA protects investors from scams.

Generally, they will guide you to inquire about any specific housing project, for instance Golden Palms or White Pearl City Gwadar. GDA will provide you the exact status of the project, including name of owner(s) and status of NOC.

GDA has stopped issuing new NOCs. Further, it is also sending notices to project owners with valid NOCs to finish the development of their projects by the earliest. GDA establishes a hassle-free way of ensuring development by bounding project owners to apprise GDA prior to making any payments to project developers. In this way, GDA can verify if the said developments are actually taking place for which the payment is being disbursed.

NOC - White Pearl City Gwadar

Further, project owners have also pledged 30% of their project land to GDA. This land will only be released once the project owners complete the development and other requirements of GDA.

Another advantage of investing in a GDA-approved housing project is that the complete transfer takes place in GDA office. Within a week of making a down-payment, you are issued a letter of acknowledgement from GDA office along with three copies of plot allotment form: GDA copy, Office copy and Client copy. At the time of full payment, plot will be transferred to owner's name from GDA's office. This procedure may be verified from GDA's office.

In simple words, GDA is responsible for issuing the plots. This makes your investment totally safe. You don't have to worry about issues, such as land-grabbing or disputes, as you get a plot with complete plot and street number shown on a map.

In terms of NOCs of different housing projects, they may be ascertained from the official GDA website link given above. You will note three different types of NOCs:

i. NOC conditionally restored: housing projects' NOCs have been conditionally restored by GDA but may be expired if development does not finish as projected by the said society

ii. NOC expired: housing project is genuine but NOC is expired due to non-development. Once the development work begins, NOC will be conditionally restored by GDA.

iii. NOC suspended: this is highlighted in red blinking font on the government page. You should stay away from these projects as their is high chance of some land dispute or other serious problem that has led to suspension of NOC.

By looking at a project's NOC, you can also determine if it's a Master Plan A or B project. NOC of a Master Plan B project, such as Green Palms by Rafi Group will end in "B." Master Plan B projects aren't scheduled for completion in next 15 to 20 years. Further, there is no existing road network leading to these projects. These are long-term investments that may take quite a while to reach maturity stage. Given that there are numerous more attractive options in Master Plan A projects where existing road networks already exist and infrastructure is ready to be deployed, there is really no sense in ending up with a B project, such as Green Palms.

The benefit of investing in a Master Plan A project, such as White Pearl City is the additional value you get for the same or slightly higher price range than a B category project. A Master Plan A project falls within 25 km of Gwadar Zero Point. Road network to the project already exists. Development work can be started today.

Location is a very important factor as all the major attractions of Gwadar in the next 25 years will be lined within the 25km range from Zero Point. A housing project like White Pearl City is located at a walking distance from the 60-acre site allocated for diplomatic enclave. It is almost 5 kilometers way from New Town where the current prices of 1 kanal commercial plot exceeds Rs 30 million. Now imagine, once development work finishes in White Pearl City, what will be the price of commercials in White Pearl City along Baluchistan Broadway?

Timing will be of utmost essence to benefit from this exceptional opportunity. Where others are focusing on expensive advertising campaigns, White Pearl City is proving its worth by adopting the highest standards of development and construction, which will be visible to clients in a month's period.

Today, White Pearl City has announced the soft launch of second phase of plot booking. A cluster of 500 plots is available for sale in this housing project. 240 sq yd, 1 kanal and 2 kanal plots are available along with plot and street numbers on full payment basis as well as easy installment plans.

If you notice, this is a big plus of White Pearl City. A housing project that only features 10-marla, kanal and 2 kanal plots offers a premium lifestyle right in the heart of Gwadar. Further, GDA requires project owners to leave 50ft gap on Balochistan Broadway and 30ft gap on Mand Avenue, also leading to more space for vegetation and green area.

Here is the revised payment schedule of White Pearl City for new plot bookings in December 2016:

Updated: December 2016

New Investment Opportunities in Gwadar

If you've missed our post on new investment opportunities in Gwadar, we recommend you to check it out. But here, we'll just add a quick list of reasons why this is the best time to invest in Gwadar:

• Gwadar is the intersection point of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and China's Maritime Silk Route. Together, these two trade avenues will connect more than 60 countries of Asia, Africa and Europe.
• As much as $4 billion to $5 billion worth of CPEC-related investments are scheduled to take place in Gwadar and other parts of Balochistan. Compare this to only $230 million of investment in Gwadar's first phase of development from 2001 to 2007.
• In Gwadar city alone, mega development projects scheduled for completion over the next 2 to 3 years include Gwadar International Airport, 19-km East Bay Expressway to connect Gwadar Port to Makran Coastal Highway, installation of 300 MW coal fire plant, $100 million water treatment facility, a 300-bed hospital, a 100-acre roundabout with a revolving restaurant, Gwadar Primary School (completed) and many more.
• Here is exact status of development projects happening in Gwadar according to CPEC official website: CPECinfo.com

• Pakistan and China are setting up a joint naval base to beef up security of Gwadar. Further, local police, FC, Army, Navy and Coast Guard are jointly providing security to Gwadar city and the entire CPEC route in Baluchistan.
• More than 30 countries have expressed their eagerness to join CPEC.

These are very positive signals and in our view, genuine investment opportunities in Gwadar will give their return in gold. You may have heard people complaining how plots in Islamabad used to be so cheap. Well, history seems to be repeating itself. CDA issued plots in Islamabad at peanut rates then, and GDA is offering plots with full NOCs today that even small investors can afford. Now you have to make the leap.

If you have any questions at all relating to new plot bookings in White Pearl City, please don't refrain from getting in touch with us. We will be happy to entertain your queries. We have offices nationwide dealing with White Pearl City Gwadar new plot bookings, with our head offices in RWP/ISB and Gwadar.

Invest in Gwadar

Gwadar is Pakistan's first planned international port city. Located on the coastal line of Balochistan province, Gwadar's Koh-e-Batil ridge can be seen jutting out of Pakistan's map into the Arabian Sea. Just opposite of Gwadar lies Oman on the Arabian Sea.

Gwadar's strategic importance was first identified by a US Geological Survey in 1954. The city was then under the administration of Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. In 1958, Pakistan purchased Gwadar for Rs 5.5 billion. In 1977, Gwadar was recognized as a district of Balochistan province.

Development in Gwadar didn't officially start until 2001, when Pervez Musharraf initiated the first phase of Gwadar development. At the time, Gwadar Port was handed over to Singapore Port Authority. However, the project was stalled due to lack of funds, security threats and other reasons. Still, the port managed to become operational by 2009 at a cost of $237 million.

In 2013, President  Li Keqiang discussed the possibilities of trade and economic corridor first with President Asif Ali Zardari, and then subsequently in 2014 with Premier Nawaz Sharif after the transfer of power in February 2013 elections.

The full scope of the project was devised under the Sharif regime. The army was another important stakeholder of the CPEC agreements and was also tasked with the crucial role of providing security to the entire CPEC route.

Gwadar has assumed central role in all of CPEC related developments. It is here that the Maritime Silk Route and the Silk Road Economic Belt intersect to ensure better connectivity across more than 60 countries of Europe, Asia and Africa.

Accordingly, China initiated a series of more than 20 mega development projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that include road, infrastructure and energy projects scattered throughout Pakistan. Funding for most of the projects has been provided by Chinese banks in the form of grants and soft loans. As much as $51 billion has been announced for these mega projects that are expected to bring an economic revolution in Pakistan and set it on the path of success and prosperity.

Gwadar city will see major investments in the city infrastructure as well as Gwadar Port. The port is being expanded to accommodate ships of larger dead weight tonnage. Nine new multipurpose berthing areas are scheduled for completion in the next 4 to 5 years. A 19-km East Bay expressway has been approved for channeling trade from Gwadar Port onto Gwadar industrial area and Makran Coastal Highway.

A special economic zone is being established in Gwadar on the lines of special economic zones of China by China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) for $2 billion.

Other development plans for Gwadar city include a water treatment facility worth more than $100 million, a 300-bed hospital, a 4000-acre Gwadar International Airport worth $230 million. The airport is scheduled for completion over a course of 30 months. A 300 MW coal power plant is also being installed to meet Gwadar's power needs. Yet another 360 MW coal power plant will be installed to meet the power needs of Gwadar port and industrial area.

Invest in Gwadar today to reap the full benefit of these mega developments projects. Economic indicators are very positive. The Karachi Stock Exchange hit an all-time high just in the last week. Investors from all parts of Pakistan are flocking to Gwadar to invest in genuine business opportunities there. History is presenting Pakistan with a unique opportunity that may not come again for decades.

Today, the projects are only starting to realize. Check out the table below from CPEC's official website, CPECinfo.com, updated as of December, 2016 to see the status of different CPEC-related projects in Gwadar:

As you can see in the table above, several projects have almost reached the 50% completion mark, including the airport, Expressway and Free zone, while the Gwadar Primary School project has successfully been completed.

Consider also that in the first phase of development of Gwadar city and port, only $230 million worth of investment was made into Gwadar. On the contrary, Gwadar today is being poured investments in the range of $4 billion to $5 billion.

Further, all of the major stakeholders seem to be on the same page as far as Gwadar is concerned, including armed forces, federal and provincial governments, media and general public. This is sending a strong signal to the world. For this reason, as many as 30 countries have expressed their eagerness to become part of CPEC. This includes some of the world's most economically advanced countries, including UK, France, Germany, Russia and the central Asian states.

Investment Opportunities in Gwadar

Gwadar offers a range of investment opportunities. Consider any business in the world, and the feasibility in Gwadar will more or less be positive. That said, timing is an important factor when it comes to making investment decisions. Your ultimate objective should be to identify opportunities that not only safeguard your investment but also multiple the returns in a short time period.

To make the right investment in Gwadar, it is important to understand the rules and regulations pertaining to investors. You should also study Gwadar's 50-year development plan under which the development of Gwadar has been split across Master Plan A, B and C.

Master Plan A concerns with residential and commercial investment projects that are within 25km of Gwadar Zero Point. Roads to Master Plan A projects have been completed. Water provision is guaranteed till project doorstep.

Master Plan B projects lie within 25km to 50 km of Gwadar Zero Point and their development is not expected in the next 15 to 20 years.

Master Plan C projects exist beyond the 50km radius of Zero Point and go as far as Jiwani and further ahead till Iran border some 100 km from Gwadar.

Development in Master Plan A, B and C is regulated by Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), which is a government body raised in 2003 along the lines of CDA, LDA and RDA etc. GDA has issued NOCs to genuine residential housing projects along Gwadar's West Bay, which may be termed as Gwadar's residential zone. Some 84 NOCs have been issued by GDA to different housing projects to date. At present, GDA is not issuing new NOCs to any projects. 

Gwadar Industrial Estate Development Authority (GIEDA) also raised in 2003, is the body responsible for regulating the development of industrial zones of Gwadar along the East Bay.

Basically, you now have two to three options. One option is to invest in open land that is unregulated by GDA or GIEDA. The next option is to purchase land that is in fully developed parts of Gwadar, such as New Town. However, prices of fully developed residential and commercial plots may not be within reach of small investors anymore.

In our view, the best strategy is to locate investment options that are scheduled for development in the near future. This includes several nameworthy projects in Gwadar's  Master Plan A.

GDA has recently expired the NOCs of Master Plan A projects due to non-development. To reinstate their NOCs, GDA requires the respective housing projects to begin development in their areas of responsibility.

This may also be verified from GDA's official website, www.gda.gov.pk/pages/gdaoffers.html. On this page, you will see three different statuses of projects:

i. those with NOCs conditionally restored: it is safe to invest in these projects. However, we still recommend that you study the NOC of the project. If you see the text "/B" in the NOC, it is a Master Plan B project, so not much point in investing their unless you're investing for your grandchildren.

ii. those with NOCs expired

It is still safe to invest in these societies. However, make sure that the NOC is restored before you invest in the project. Also, study the individual project as well as its NOC to ensure it is not a B category project.

iii. those with NOCs suspended

Definitely some problem with the NOC, could be a dispute or a counter claim on the land due to which the NOC stands suspended. Strongly advised not to invest until the NOC is restored

Example of project with suspended NOC, also as you can see from the NOC in this example, it says "GDA(B)", meaning it is a B category project

Infrastructure for Master Plan A projects is par stellar. These projects are being developed according the international development standards. Gwadar's soil has been tested to be very suitable for hi-rise towers. In Master Plan A of Gwadar, the residential zone is getting a wide range of attractions including:

• state of the art beach resorts hotels, hi-rise towers and other buildings
• CM houses of all 4 provinces and governor house
• Supreme Court building
• 100-acre roundabout at the center of which China is creating a revolving restaurant
• Diplomatic enclave for which more than 60 acres of land has been dedicated
• Theme parks and cultural attractions

Not a single drop of waste may be dropped into the open sea, leading to a clean, hygienic and green lifestyle. 

Master Plan A projects already have a fully-developed network of more than 10 major highways and avenues intersecting them. Road is the biggest obstruction in the development of any project, so the remaining development works can be finalized in 6 months to a year's time.

We have a vast range of genuine investment opportunities in Gwadar's Master Plan A projects. Contact us today for the best investment opportunities on full payment as well easy installment plans.

Why You Should Invest in Gwadar Today?

Gwadar is a coastal city in Baluchistan. The local population is almost 150,000. Gwadar is generally hot in summer. However, areas along the coastal belt maintain a slightly lower temperature compared to inland Gwadar due to the winds from the sea.

Oman lies opposite of Gwadar on the Arabian Sea. The local population enjoys close ties with Oman. Many people of Gwadar have dual nationality of both Pakistan and Oman. When Gwadar was purchased by Pakistan from Oman in the 1958, it was agreed that the Baloch would serve as recruitment sources for Oman police and army.

The geo-strategic importance of Gwadar was first identified by a US Geological Survey published at the request of Pakistan in 1954. Gwadar enjoys access to warm waters of the Arabian Sea. It also acts as a gateway to trade in the Middle East and North Africa region.

USSR had also attempted to invade Pakistan after Afghanistan to gain access to the warm waters off the Makran coastal belt. But the USSR resorted to invading Pakistan to gain its objective then. It had to pay a heavy price and suffered great loss that eventually led to the disintegration of the USSR into Russia.

China also seeks access to the warm waters. It currently has water disputes with Japan, which has the backing of the US. As the world's second largest economy, China does not want to directly confront the US over an agenda that is unlikely to settle in the near future.

But rather than invading Pakistan, China created roads, industries and energy infrastructure and was hence warmly welcomed by the people of Pakistan. Accordingly, the $55 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was signed between the two friendly neighboring countries in June 2016. CPEC is a series of more than 20 mega-development project that seek to improve connectivity between China's Xinjiang to Pakistan's Gwadar Port through a network of highways, railways and pipelines. More than $30 bn is devoted to energy projects alone. Under the agreement, a range of coal, solar, hydro and nuclear power plants are to be completed all across the country.

It would be wrong to say that the idea of CPEC was also conceived in 2016. In fact, China had already envisioned this trade route back in 50s and 60s when it decided to build the Korakoram Highway to connect the two countries. The same vision still transpires throughout the efforts of the two countries who are desirous of promoting harmony and prosperity through trade and innovation.

In Nov 2016, the first shipment under China Pakistan Economic Corridor successfully reached Gwadar. PM NS and ex-Army Chief inaugurated the momentous occasion.

Today, as many as 30 countries have expressed their eagerness to join CPEC. Gwadar is all set to become Pakistan's first international port city.

Gwadar is the world's largest natural deepwater port. It offers gateway to trade in MENA region. It reduces shipping time from China to MENA significantly allowing it to compete with major Indian competitors across industries, such as Petrochemicals. China's petrochemical industry takes more than 30 days to be shipped to oil-rich countries. On the other hand, India ships its products in less than a week. China intends to shift its petrochemical industry in Gwadar to attain improved business efficiency by reducing shipping time significantly.

Some people are speculating that this is only a temporary hype, just like the first phase of Gwadar development, from 2001 to 2007 under Pervez Musharraf. However, this comparison is pointless as we are comparing a mere $250 million of investment on Gwadar Port in Musharraf's time to more than $5 billion worth of CPEC development projects in Gwadar alone.

History will give remember Pervez Musharraf for his efforts to establish Gwadar as an international port city. In the next 5 years, Gwadar will finally transform into the global economic hub he had envisioned. However, this does not mean that the conditions in which Gwadar is being developed today are the same as those in the first phase of Gwadar development.

CPEC is a game-changer that will provide the much-needed impetus to kickstart not just Gwadar Port but the entire infrastructure of Pakistan. It will set Pakistan on the trajectory of success and prosperity. Not only urban cities, but rather the most impoverished parts of Pakistan will benefit tremendously from CPEC.

The signals are so positive that Pakistan stock markets are performing at unprecedented levels. Many international forces are getting seriously worried about the recent developments as it is directly contrary to what their evil schemes for Pakistan. It shouldn't be surprising that India is at the forefront of these forces (as always) and is resorting to all possible measures in its shameful, desperate and distasteful arsenal of weapons, which include lies, fake propaganda, hypocrisy and deceit.

What has gotten India worried is simply the fact that despite all its evil schemes and plans, Pakistan is all set to become one of the world's most powerful economies. They threatened to wage an economic war on us and are simply shocked at how nature has bestowed Pakistan with a unique win-win opportunity. Soon, most countries of the world will be eager to work with Pakistan along the lines of CPEC. Only recently had India warned to seclude us. It better worry about its own seclusion now.

Every faction of the state, every major stakeholder seems to be on the same page. Our politics is very dirty, there is no denying it. But here again, the ruling PML-N government foresees a future election sweep despite very poor performance across all fronts, simply by virtue of the benefits that will be realized in Pakistan by 2018.

And there are quite a number of benefits that they will boast of, ranging from claims to ending power problems to the wide range development projects that will have opened by then due to CPEC.

Every province only has to gain from the CPEC developments. Media is reporting a very positive picture and the people of Pakistan are all too eager to benefit from the millions of new opportunities that will spring by virtue of CPEC.

Gwadar, being the main attraction behind CPEC, is all set to to some serious upgrades not just in port infrastructure but the development of the entire city as well. A $300 mn airport is planned for completion in the next 2 years. A primary school has just been completed by China in Gwadar where education is being imparted to local children for free. A $100 mn water treatment plant will also be installed in Gwadar.

Short-term port expansion activities include creating additional nine multipurpose berthing areas. Eventually, in the long term 45-year CPEC plan, the port will be expanded to 103 berths. Dredging of approach areas will accommodate larger vessels in the port. A state-of-the-art hospital is also soon to be completed by China in Gwadar.

China Overseas Holding Company is also setting up a special economic zone in Gwadar. It has leased 2292 acres of land for $2 bn in Gwadar for a term of 43 years. Further, Pakistan and China are also setting up joint naval base in Gwadar to protect this strategic piece of land from external threats.

The planned city of Gwadar holds numerous opportunities today. Given the rate at which international players are entering Gwadar, the entire land strip will no longer be available to small and medium level investors.

This is a unique opportunity for Pakistanis to benefit by investing in Gwadar. The only risk your investment can have is if you fall for a scam. That risk always exists for any market. But if you study the market conditions properly and look for opportunities that offer decent returns but with controlled risks, there is no reason not to make the jump. At the present day rates, Gwadar land is selling for a very small fraction of its real potential and there is no telling when that may change.

Of course there are loopholes, but that's where we come in. We're also out to spread an awareness campaign. There are some market players benefiting from heavy advertising campaign, such as Green Palms, which is selling undeveloped land in Master Plan B, which is quite distant from Gwadar 100-acre roundabout and is not planned for development until the next 20 to 25 years. Those investments may also be safe, but may not yield much benefit in the near future.

To truly maximize your investment, you should consider a Master Plan A project especially if you're interested in investing along the West Bay, where all the residential areas, resorts, hi-rise towers and hotels are planned.

The industrial side of Gwadar is also being developed, but you will mostly find open land that may even be disputed in some cases. As such, we don't recommend our investors to tread there.

As a consultant, I am reaching out to all of my clients and investors and encouraging them to look for and invest in genuine opportunities in Gwadar. If you need any assistance, we will be happy to present a range of genuine opportunities that are backed by solid guarantees from a regulatory body, such as Gwadar Development Authority. Investing in these products will help you secure the future of your coming generations.

The good news is that GDA has made it extremely simply for investors to safeguard their investments. GDA publishes a complete list of genuine and verified residential and commercial projects in Gwadar. From this list, we further present to you only the offerings that come with the best features in terms of completion of development, location, and other benefits.

To conclude, I will only say that this time will not come again. Can you imagine how it would have been if you were in the 60s but couldn't invest in Islamabad under CDA? I've heard so many people say they had the money but not the vision to reach out to that opportunity. Well, history seems to be repeating itself. Now you're getting the same thing under GDA. Gwadar is all set to become Pakistan's first international port city. How often does that happen in our history? umm, like never???

Contact my team today to consult genuine opportunities in Gwadar that are fully verified from GDA.