Jewani, also known locally as Jimri, is located on the Pakistan-Iran border. The maritime distance from Jewani to Iran is only half an hour. Remnants of World War II are still present in Jewani. At the time of independence, the British wanted to take Jewani under their control in a manner similar to Hong Kong, but an agreement could not be reached between Khan of Kalat and the British. Jewani is a beautiful town in the Gwadar District. The oldest airport in Makran is in Jewani. The British's World War II base camps are still there, now under the control of Pakistani forces. Jewani had electricity when the entire Makran region found it impossible to have electricity. During the war, Allied ships used to land at Jewani's airport to refuel.
During that time, the British undertook many construction projects, which created job opportunities for local people. People from remote areas came to Jewani for labor. Before independence, the British made many constructions in Jewani Harbor related to the war, which still exist. Aircraft capable of landing on water frequently landed in Jewani Harbor during World War II. The Allied Forces' base camp was in Jewani at that time. Buildings, ponds, and other structures from the World War era are still present.
Jewani is a beautiful port connected to the Sindhu Sagar or Arabian Sea. To the east of Jewani lies the famous picnic point of Daran. Daran stretches towards the east of Jewani up to Guns. Daran features beautiful beaches and presents a picturesque view with mountains, fields, and the sea combined. There are freshwater wells in Daran, one of which is said to have been dug by the soldiers of Alexander the Great who were returning to Greece.
Daran has several picnic points. The sunset view in Daran is particularly captivating. The sound of waves in the sea creates a musical ambiance. One can witness a charming sight of ships, launches, small and big boats, and speedboats coming and going from east to west and vice versa in the Arabian Sea. Due to the natural beauty of Daran, people from distant places come to picnic there. People also fish in Daran.
Jewani is a beautiful peninsular town. Farming is done here after rainfall, and the lush fields enhance the beauty of Jewani. Due to the Arabian Sea, Jewani is connected with India, Iran, Oman, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Somalia, and the Maldives. Once, sailing ships, known as travel ships at that time, used to depart from Jewani's port for all around the world.
The water of the Dasht River falls into the sea at Jewani. Where salty and sweet water mix, there are mangrove forests. This place serves as an excellent nursery for fish breeding.
When there was no jetty in the Gwadar District, large launches would anchor in Jewani Bay.
On Jewani's coast, there exists a species of turtles that is becoming extinct worldwide. WWF is working here to save this species of turtles.
Tourists from all over Pakistan come to Jewani to witness the sunset. There is a tradition that Queen Victoria wished to see this sunset. In this regard, a hut was constructed at Bundari near Jewani, which is still known as the Victorian Hut.
The Cantani Harbor in Jewani is a source of livelihood for the people of all of Balochistan. Iranian oil and other essentials are traded here. Hundreds of vehicles and laborers work here.
The Pakistani and Iranian borders meet at Jewani. From here, pilgrims from all over Pakistan go to Iran for pilgrimage. The mutual trade between Pakistan and Iran also takes place here. After the Tftan border, this is Pakistan's largest trading border with Iran.
The weather in Jewani is pleasant compared to the rest of the region. Jewani has numerous picnic points and recreational spots. One famous place is Grian, where people fish.
Nature has endowed Jewani with great beauty; however, due to the government's negligence, the natural beauty of this charming settlement is rapidly declining. Whenever there is no construction planning in a settlement, the recreational spots of that area gradually disappear. The natural beauty of Jewani is diminishing quickly.
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