The streets and public places in Gwadar are now illuminated by solar energy. Local residents in Gwadar had been experiencing unstable power supply, particularly during the night, prior to this development. A total of 73 solar-powered street lights have been installed at various locations where public activities are concentrated.
Of these, 18 poles have been installed at the junction of the East Bay Expressway with the jetty, 19 poles at the fish landing area on the west bay along Marine Drive, 26 poles at the fish harbor (jetty), and 10 poles at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ).
Ali Baloch, a local resident near Maritime Drive, told Gwadar Pro that before, such facilities were unavailable for local commuters at these points.
Meanwhile, in 2022, 4,000 sets of solar photovoltaic systems and LED lights were donated to local residents for their homes by Chinese Embassy and China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment. This additional initiative further underscores China’s commitment to improving the lives of the local population in Gwadar. Ali Baloch, a local resident near Maritime Drive, told Gwadar Pro that before, such facilities were unavailable for local commuters at these points.
