Gwadar | MCQs

Explanation

The Gwadar GasPort Limited (GGPL) plans to invest $94.04 million in a ‘virtual pipeline’ to deliver imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the doorsteps of the industrial and other private sector consumers at competitive prices via cryogenic bowsers.

Explanation

Pakistan purchased Gwadar port from Oman on 8th September 1958.

Gwadar officially became part of Pakistan on 8th December 1958.

Gwadar remained under Omani rule for 174 years from 1783 -1958 

Explanation

Explanation

Shah Irfan Ahmed Gharsheen is the current chairman of Gwadar Port Authority.

He was appointed after the approval of PM Shahbaz Sharif.

He was appointed for the period of two years in June 2025.

Explanation

• Gwadar became a part of Pakistan on September 7, 1958, under the Prime Ministership of Feroze Khan Noon.
• The Gwadar Purchase was the acquisition of the territory of Gwadar by Pakistan from the Sultanate of Oman in 1958.
• after long negotiations, duly assisted by the UK government, Oman agreed to hand over Gwadar to Pakistan against a payment of $3 million.
• The payment was mostly made by Aga Khan IV.

Explanation

Through Gwadar Port, the Strait of Hormuz can be monitored.

This strategic chokepoint is crucial for international maritime trade.

This especially for oil shipments.

Explanation

The M8 Motorway is the longest one in Pakistan

M8 is the 892KM long from Ratodero to Gwadar.

The Motorway is partially operational and the remaining road is currently under construction

The M8 will have 4-lanes

**History**

The M8 is being constructed by Pakistan's National Highway Authority. 

Construction of the M8 commenced on 15 October 2004

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Explanation

In July 2023, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the China Expo Center in Gwadar (Balochistan)

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The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan province of Pakistan

The Gwadar Port was Opened: in 2002;

Pakistan purchased Gwadar port from Oman on 8th September 1958.

Gwadar officially became part of Pakistan on 8th December 1958.

Gwadar remained under Omani rule for 174 years from 1783 -1958 

Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in Balochistan province.

Opened: 2002 

while 

Pakistan has three big sea ports  It was purchased from Oman in 1958.

Karachi Port,

Muhammad Bin Qasim port

and Gwadar port.

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