QUETTA (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6th March, 2026) Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Khan Bugti stressed the urgent need for Gwadar Development Authority to achieve financial independence, urging development institutions to generate their own resources and ensure sustainable growth instead of becoming a burden on the government.
Sarfraz Bugti made the remarks while chairing the 31st meeting of the GDA Governing Body Quetta. The session reviewed the overall development of Gwadar, provision of civic amenities, progress on ongoing projects, financial issues, and future initiatives of the port city.
The meeting was attended by MNA Haji Malik Shah, MPA Maulana Hidayat Ur Rehman, Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, Additional Chief Secretary Zahid Saleem, Director General GDA Moinur Rahman Khan, Gwadar District Chairman Wagah Shai Mukhtar, and representatives of Planning Commission of Pakistan. Pakistan Railways and the National Highway Authority.
The Board of Directors approved the GDA’s annual budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Sarfraz Bugti directed the district finance department to conduct a special audit to ensure transparency, with a detailed report to be submitted in the next meeting.
Highlighting the concerns, Bugti revealed that the GDA’s annual revenue stands at Rs 70 million, while expenditure stands at Rs 870 million – a gap he described as alarming.
“The authorities must develop their ability to generate their own resources instead of relying on government funding,” Sarfaraz Bugti said, stressing the need for institutional reforms and strict fiscal discipline.
Sarfraz Bugti announced comprehensive reforms to transform GDA into a more efficient and proactive institution capable of achieving development goals and playing an effective role in Gwadar’s growth.
The meeting approved feasibility reports for development of sewerage, sewerage, street works and road infrastructure in low-lying areas like TTC Colony, Bakhshi Colony, Shambay Ismael and Naya Abad. These projects will be integrated into the development program for the next fiscal year.
The participants also agreed to consolidate and expand grants for the Gulf Region Water Development Project. Bugti directed the authorities to explore alternative sources to strengthen the water supply system in Gwadar.
GDA DG Moinur Rahman Khan informed that the Dam Dam, which dried up due to lack of rain, has resumed water supply after the recent rainfall. The city also receives water from Shadi Kaur Dam and Gwadar Port Authority terminal, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
The meeting agreed to pay medical benefits to Democratic Union employees.
CM Sarfraz Bugti reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to transform Gwadar into a modern and sustainable port city and pledged to utilize all available resources and improve institutional performance to provide maximum facilities to residents.