Initially, the press club operated out of the Mir Ghaus Bakhsh Bizanjo Library, now known as the JEEWS Library. The first press conference held after its formation was led by Abdul Hakeem Lehri, head of the Balochistan National Congress, accompanied by Secretary General Mullah Muhammad Yousuf, addressing regional issues of public concern.

At the time, news reports were typically sent to newspapers via fax or postal mail. Newspapers and radio were the primary sources of information, and journalism was largely free from censorship.

A major milestone came in 2006 when the official building of the Gwadar Press Club was constructed, giving journalists a physical space to carry out their duties. On January 23, 2007, a General Body Meeting of local journalists led to the drafting and approval of the club’s official constitution, setting a strong foundation for governance, transparency, and ethical journalism.

The institutional structure of the club was further strengthened on August 24, 2009, when it formally applied for registration under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. The Government of Balochistan’s Department of Industry and Commerce officially registered the club under registration number 1309, giving it full legal recognition.

Over the years, the Gwadar Press Club has played a vital role in highlighting local issues on national and international media platforms. It remains the only press club in Balochistan after Quetta to hold regular annual elections, ensuring a democratic leadership structure that reflects the voice of the journalist community.

While the media landscape has shifted—from traditional print and radio to computers, laptops, and now social media—the Gwadar Press Club has remained committed to truth, responsibility, and the freedom of the press. However, the growing influence of censorship and media restrictions has made independent journalism more challenging in recent times.

Even so, the Gwadar Press Club continues to stand as a pillar of press freedom, advocating for the rights of journalists and raising awareness about the social and civic issues facing the people of Gwadar.