Gwadar’s location, far from Pakistan’s eastern borders, offers strategic advantages, minimizing security concerns and providing a stable environment for trade and investment, contributing to regional stability and prosperity. In 1947, Gwadar remained under Omani rule as Pakistan gained independence, marking the beginning of negotiations and strategic considerations for its future.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Malik Feroze Khan Noon addressed the nation on Radio Pakistan on 7 September 1958. The vision for Gwadar’s transformation began in 1954 when Pakistan collaborated with the US Geological Survey to identify its potential as a deep-sea port, laying the groundwork for future development.