The National Assembly was informed today that a desalination plant has been installed at Gwadar Port to provide fresh water to the residents of Gwadar city.

Responding to a question during the Question Hour in the House this evening, Parliamentary Secretary for Maritimes Affairs Dr. Darshan said that a pipeline was also laid down to connect the water plant to Gwadar city reservoir. He further said integration of local community with economic activities is the priority of the government.

“The Income Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024” was laid before the House.

Saad Waseem Sheikh laid the ordinance.

The House will now meet tomorrow at two p.m.