Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that Gwadar will become an internationally acclaimed world-class port city, which will have tremendous opportunities for its people.

Talking to Xinhua, he termed Gwadar as a very important and strategic port in the region.

The Minister said China has shown its remarkable contribution and the development of different regions of Pakistan including Gwadar under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Ahsan Iqbal said China has set up a state of the art modern hospital for the people of Gwadar to provide them first class health facilities.

He said China has also set up a technical training institute and provided solar panels to poor people for electricity.

Ahsan Iqbal pointed out that China has also given scholarships for the youth of Gwadar who are studying in Chinese universities.