The government has launched two gigantic s Gwadar security projects to enclose the Gwadar port. and its surroundings with modern security systems. and advanced safety mechanisms, and to deepen. the understanding of Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) officials. investors, traders and local residents. We do our best to provide satisfaction. people. Of the two security projects. one initiated by his Gwadar Port Authority (GPA). and the other implemented by the Balochistan government in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning. and Development. In an interview with Gwadar Pro, GPA project manager Mr. Munir. after a lengthy brainstorming session. said that with the internal.
External security needs
The external Gwadar security needs of all offices within the domain of GPA in mind. the security project has completed. He added that under the scheme, 90 to 100 CCTV cameras will installed at every doorway of the GPA office. “We have also invited professional firms to participate in the bidding process. which expected to completed on December 20, he added. He emphasized that after assessing their technical, financial. and managerial capabilities and capabilities, GPA will award contracts accordingly. A Ministry of Planning, Development. and Special Initiatives official said his PC-1 for the Gwadar Safe City project. is revised to increase competitiveness. and synergy in response to pressing demands, he told Gwadar Pro Ministry of Planning, Development.
Surveillance cameras
He added that the project is due to completed next year. He added that under the project. as many as 675 surveillance cameras will installed. at various locations in Gwadar security to protect the area. I explained the status of the project. and informed the Minister that the equipment for the project has already procured. In this regard. a memorandum of understanding signed in January 2022 between Muhammad Kamlan Khan. Chief Operating Officer of the Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA).. and his manager Shazad Asif of the Gwadar Safe City Project . Under the agreement, PSCA’s technical team will visit. the Gwadar Safe City project to assist in the installation of Safe City cameras, networks, communications. and the establishment of a command center. PSCA will also provide guidance on technical requirements.
Chinese personnel working
“They eat outside and the traditional kitchen of Gwadar is a feast for the eyes. I’m trying to spend my leisure time. Gwadar’s local travel agent, Jahangir Sabir said both security projects were necessary given Gwadar’s economic output. which expected to exceed $30 billion. “This project is insurance for future development, tourism industry hotel industry, entertainment venues. and large shopping plazas. ”Last Friday, a large-scale terrorist attack struck the port city of Gwadar. with a suicide bomber near a convoy of Chinese personnel working on East His Bay His Highway. According to reports, a young man, believed to be in his 20s.
Claimed responsibility
A Chinese worker was slightly injured. The Baloch separatist group claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement claiming the attack. they named the suicide bomber and released a photo of him. The BLA also claimed nine of his Chinese employees killed in the attack. Gwadar’s Deputy Commissioner (DC) denied the allegations, revealing. that he was the only Chinese worker to be slightly injured. Security officials believe the BLA failed to carry out the attack as planned. Although they wanted to inflict many casualties, the attack did not go according to plan. This is why the BLA is exaggerating the number of casualties.” said the Gwadar security official.
Second large-scale attack
The incident reinforces perceptions. that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is under attack in Pakistan. This is his second large-scale attack on Chinese people in a month. and Chinese officials are on high alert. Recently, the Chinese ambassador met with Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid. and asked him to ensure stronger security protocols for Chinese citizens. Political commentators are calling it China’s version of Pakistan’s “Do More.” The Chinese worried because this is not the first attack in Gwadar. There have been at least three of his major attacks on Chinese projects.
Carrying Chinese employees
In May 2004, a car carrying Chinese employees targeted by a car bomb. This killed three Chinese engineers. This was the first attack against the Chinese in Balochistan. and also the major attack by the Baloch rebels. The second attack he did occurred in May 2017. when 10 of his workers working for the CPEC project shot by Baloch separatists. None of the dead workers were Chinese. but they targeted because they were working on a China-backed project.
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