Gwadar has remained the most wanted place in history. Many have
conquered and ruled over it for longer periods of time. It had the touch of the
Bronze Age and ancient tribes with their unique culture. This place had
attracted great explorers like Vasco de Gama and Alexander the great who had
ruled over it through their governors. It had called Muslim emperor as well
like Akbar the great who conquered it by the end of the 16th century
and ruled till the beginning of the 18th century. It was taken over
by Khan of Kalat in 1783 and remained under the reign of the Oman emperor. Omani
rulers build the Gwadar fort which is still a living asset. Then late in the 20th
century, it became part of Pakistan.
It is located in the southwestern part of the Baluchistan
province of Pakistan but was rule by the Oman sultan till 1958. Chabahar is
known to be the sister port of Gwadar which is situated in the Sistan and Baluchistan
province of Iran. And Gwadar was the overseas part of it. The area of this port
city is about 120 km. The strategic location and importance of Gwadar were reported
after a survey conducted by United States Geological Survey in 1954. And it was
confirmed that it can be the best port city. Then it was sanctioned as a part of Pakistan
in 1958 by negotiation with the sultan of Oman. It was made possible by the
prime minister of Pakistan Feroz Khan Noon and his wife Viqar-un-Nisa Noon. It was
agreed for the handsome amount of 5.5 Billion which was mostly paid by the Excellency
Aga Khan IV.
Though this place became part of Pakistan back in 1958 yet
it was not considered for development till 2001. In the first phase of its
development, $248 Million were expended in 2007. Then diplomatic China emerges
to grasp the opportunity and initiated the project of CPEC in 2015 in
collaboration with Pakistan. China invested $46 Billion in the beginning and
then it extended the chain of projects that have to brighten the importance of
Gwadar to the world.
Yet it has the least literary rate and it hampers its progress. Because it lacks train people who can work for the development of their city. However, now CPEC has brought a full package of development plans for Gwadar city like standard education, health care facility, power generation, and many other. The naturally beautiful Gwadar is going to reach the verge of technological beauty. Here to visualize some pictures of Gwadar city.
The APS (Army Public School) attack was a defining moment in Pakistan’s history. While the pain and scars will never fully heal, the resilience shown by the nation proves its unwavering determination to stand against terrorism. The martyrs of Army Public School are remembered as symbols of hope and courage, inspiring a better and more peaceful future for Pakistan.
“We will never forget, and we will never forgive.”
The 10th anniversary of the tragic terror incident at Army Public School Peshawar is being observed today to pay tribute to the martyrs.
Special prayers and Quran Khwani are being held for the martyred students and teachers of Army Public School.
Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa education department has arranged special functions to commemorate the APS incident and martyred students.
On 16th of December 2014, six terrorists stormed the Army Public School Peshawar and martyred one hundred and forty-seven innocent students and teachers of the school.
The historic fifteen-day Chomos festival continues in Kalash Valley, including Chitral district, on seventh consecutive day, today.
Under the guidance of Tashfeen Haider, Director General of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority, tourist information centers in Chitral City and Upper Dir have been activated to assist both foreign and local visitors.
The Kalash people are observing various rituals during the Chomos festival as part of their New Year celebrations.
Traditional songs, dances, and rituals are key features of the festival, which is set to culminate on the 22nd of this month.