PM Shehbaz Orders Fast-Tracking of Rs4.96 Billion Gwadar Safe City Project
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the speedy implementation of the Gwadar Safe City Project, a strategic initiative aimed at improving security and surveillance in the port city. The project, valued at Rs. 4.96 billion, is being jointly funded by the federal and Balochistan governments under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).
High-Tech Surveillance to Boost Gwadar’s Safety
The Gwadar Safe City Project is designed to significantly strengthen law enforcement capabilities and ensure public safety through the deployment of advanced security technologies, including:
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🎥 CCTV cameras installed at critical points
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🖥️ Real-time monitoring systems for incident tracking
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👮♂️ Enhanced crime detection and investigation mechanisms
These features aim to support Gwadar’s transformation into a secure and investment-friendly city, aligning with CPEC objectives and boosting confidence among residents, businesses, and foreign stakeholders.
Project Timeline and Progress
Currently, 30% of the work has been completed, with the project expected to be fully operational by June 2026. Once launched, it will play a pivotal role in:
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Ensuring peace in sensitive zones
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Attracting foreign investment
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Promoting tourism and economic development
Government’s Vision for Safe and Modern Cities
The Prime Minister, in a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to upgrading urban infrastructure and maintaining law and order, particularly in strategic regions like Gwadar.
He emphasized that projects like these are essential for creating an environment conducive to both domestic growth and international partnerships.
