As a maritime nation, Pakistan has not been able to effectively exploit the sea and its resources. Decades of neglect have hampered the development of the maritime sector, which in turn has hurt both economic growth and the national security of the country while sea trade is the backbone of Pakistans economy. This research work will argue that development of the maritime sector is important for politico strategic and economic growth of Pakistan. Pakistan is building a port at the south-western city of Gwadar on the mouth of the oil rich Persian Gulf. It provides an economical route for the...