GWADAR – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has laid foundationstone of UAE and Swiss government supported Gwadar desalination plant inGwadar.

According to ISPR, the project fulfills long awaited demand of locals whichshall provide them 4.4 million gallons water per day with capacity toincrease to 8.8 million gallons per day.

The desalination plant will get completed in 6-8 months and shall resolvethe scarcity of drinking water in the area and also reduce hardships oflocal population to fetch water from far flung areas.

Addressing the occasion, the Army Chief said Balochistan’s progress isPakistan’ progress. He added that Pakistan Army will extend full supportand assist the socio economic development of Balochistan.

While highlighting the importance of ongoing projects as part of KhushalBalochistan programme, the Army Chief said all measures in coordinationwith civil government will be taken to bring peace and prosperity inBalochistan.