Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called the recently-inaugurated Gwadar International Airport a “gift” from China and said it would benefit not only the economy of the Balochistan province,

The Gwadar airport, funded under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was initiated in March 2019 during Imran Khan's tenure and inaugurated in October 2024 by Shahbaz Sharif.

The airport is Pakistan’s largest in terms of area as it spreads over 4,300 acres. Situated 26 kilometers from Gwadar city in Gorandani area, the airport features a single runway measuring 3,658 metres in length and 75 metres in width. The runway is designed to accommodate large aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747.

Shehbaz Sharif said China is Pakistan's exemplary brother who has always played a key role in the country's development. He also commended Minister of Defence and Aviation Khawaja Asif, the Government of Balochistan, security officers, personnel, and military leadership for their tireless efforts in the construction of the airport.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the new Gwadar International Airport as a 'gift' from China, emphasizing its importance for regional trade and connectivity. The airport, a key part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor,

Situated in Balochistan, a province long plagued by insurgency and calls for independence, Gwadar airport aims to bolster connectivity in a strategically important yet volatile area

The first commercial flight, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) PK 503, carrying passengers and high-ranking officials, marked the airport's operational launch

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounces hostility towards Gwadar Port, calling it an attack on Pakistan’s sovereignty. He highlights Gwadar Airport’s operations, IT export growth, and efforts for Gaza relief,

ISLAMABAD: Welcoming the launch of Gwadar International Airport's operations, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the newly inaugurated facility would prove to be beneficial for the

Pakistani officials announced on Monday the formal launch of the country's largest airport, located in the restive Balochistan province. Th

The newly inaugurated Gwadar International Airport would not only benefit the economy of Balochistan but Pakistan’s overall economy, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday during a federal cabinet meeting, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).

Pakistan is not ready to move an inch away from China despite the growing tension between China and the United States. Needing both the powers as friends, Pakistan has been making all efforts to convince them of sincerity.