ISLAMABAD, April 16 (Wealth Pakistan): The government has spent Rs5.36 billion so far in the current fiscal year on 22 development projects in Gwadar under PSDP 2025-26.
According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the federal government allocated Rs16.79 billion for these projects for the fiscal year 2025-26. The total cost of the 22 projects stands at Rs184.2 billion. These projects aim to transform Gwadar into a key economic and logistics hub. Authorities are implementing them at different stages.
Project scope and sectors
The project mix shows a diversified development approach. It covers infrastructure, energy, maritime, education, and social sectors. Major ongoing schemes include the Gwadar-Ratodero Road, the New Gwadar International Airport, and projects under the Gwadar Development Authority.
The New Gwadar International Airport is the largest project in the region. It has an approved cost of Rs54.98 billion. Authorities spent Rs42.72 billion on it up to June 2025. The project has a throw-forward of Rs12.26 billion. The government allocated Rs4 billion for 2025-26. It released Rs3.43 billion and utilized Rs2.34 billion by March 30, 2026.
Road and water projects
The Gwadar-Ratodero Road (M-8) project recorded an expenditure of Rs32.89 billion up to June 2025. It has a remaining throw-forward of Rs5.13 billion. The government allocated Rs3 billion for the current fiscal year. Utilization stood at Rs592 million by the end of March 2026.
The Shehzanik Dam project in Gwadar district has a total cost of Rs2.23 billion. Authorities spent Rs1.75 billion on it up to June 2025. The project has a throw-forward of Rs482 million. The allocation for 2025-26 stands at Rs220 million.
Rail, planning, and education initiatives
The rail connectivity project from Gwadar via Besima to Jacobabad has a total cost of Rs15.59 billion. The government allocated Rs10 million for the current fiscal year. Utilization reached Rs3 million by March 2026.
Under the Finance Division, the Gwadar Development Authority Business Plan has a total cost of Rs25 billion. The government allocated Rs250 million for the current year. It released and utilized Rs75 million.
The scholarship programme for Gwadar students has a total cost of Rs165 million. The government allocated Rs18 million for 2025-26. It released Rs9 million and utilized Rs5 million.
Maritime and research projects
The Gwadar Blue Economy Centre (Phase I) has a total cost of Rs1.50 billion. The government allocated Rs15 million for the current year. It released Rs5 million and utilized Rs2 million.
The Strengthening of Oceanographic Research Sub Station Gwadar project has a cost of Rs300 million. Authorities allocated Rs150 million. They released Rs74 million and utilized Rs6 million.
Projects with higher utilization
The Gwadar Safe City Project has a cost of Rs2.48 billion. The government allocated Rs1.5 billion for the current year. It released Rs1.02 billion and utilized the full amount.
The Fresh Water Treatment, Water Supply, and Distribution Project costs Rs11.20 billion. The government allocated Rs471 million. It released Rs142 million and utilized it fully.
Land and defence-related projects
The acquisition of 750 acres at Grandani Janubi has a cost of Rs3.92 billion. The government allocated Rs507 million. It released Rs449 million and utilized Rs390 million by March 2026.
The Project Management Cell for the Gwadar shipyard has a cost of Rs773 million. The government allocated Rs86 million. It released Rs65 million and utilized Rs22 million.
The FG Junior Public School Gwadar project received an allocation of Rs100 million. The government released Rs60 million so far.