Gwadar is a coastal town located in the province of Balochistan in Pakistan. The town is the capital of its surrounding district that is also named Gwadar. The population of the town is near 100,000 and it is predicted to triple in the next 10 years after the new International Seaport will be completed.

Gwadar has a long and varied history. It has existed as a settlement for thousands of years. Portuguese explorers captured the town in the late 16th century, and sacked it. This was followed by centuries of local rule by various ... (more)