ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday expressed concern over slow pace of development at Gwadar port and low utilisation of funds by various ministries.

A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, presided over by Senator Quratulain Marri, reviewed key development initiatives, project delays, and progress under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2024-25.

The committee noted that despite Gwadar’s strategic importance — it offers China a reduced maritime route of 2,000 nautical miles compared to the current 10,000 via Xinjiang — it has remained underutilised.

In 2009, 70 ships docked at Gwadar Port, while only four arrived last year. Officials further pointed out that even though........

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