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History of Gadani


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Informal ship-breaking operations occurred along the Gadani coastline prior to Pakistan's independence in 1947. After independence, a group of entrepreneurs made serious efforts to develop this casual trade into a regular industry. Despite their efforts, Gadani beach at that time lacked necessary infrastructure facilities including roads, utilities or accommodation or medical services for workers.

Realizing the potential importance of the ship-breaking industry to the national economy, the Government of Pakistan announced in 1978 a number of measures including the declaration of Gadani as a port, a reduction in

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