On September 8, 1958 Pakistan acquired Gwader from

A ) Oman ✅

B ) Iran

C ) Bahrain

D ) None of these


Explanation:

       Gwader Port 

  •  Under Oman rule: 1783–1958 (174 Years)
  •  Gwadar became part of Pakistan: 8 September 1958
  • Handed over: 8 December 1958.
  • Province: Balochistan
  • Purchased from: Oman
  • Purchase Price: 3 million pounds
  • Port inaugurated:  President Pervez Musharraf (11 August 1943 – 5 February 2023) 10th President of Pakistan (2001-2008)  on March 20, 2007.
  • Strategic Location: Near Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Sea
  • Operator: China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) ,Lease Period: 40 years , extendable.The Gwadar Port lease period started on November 13, 2015.