Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says high-quality development of Gwadar under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will help it evolve into a world-class port city with opportunities maritime trade. In an interview with Xinhua, he said Gwadar Port presents significant opportunities for maritime trade in the region, including giving access to landlocked Afghanistan. Ahsan Iqbal said opportunities to invest in Gwadar are available to all countries to collaborate with Pakistan and China and enjoy the fruits of CPEC. After completing early harvest projects in the first phase of CPEC, the minister said, the forthcoming phase will unlock significant opportunities for Pakistan, enhancing livelihoods and socio-economic development. It will also connect Pakistan with cutting-edge technologies, driving an agricultural revolution and enhancing industrial growth to boost the country's industrial capabilities, helping Pakistan become a model of export-led growth. Source: Radio Pakistan