Karachi : The Honorable Minister for Maritime Affairs, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, chaired a performance review
meeting on 05 th October 2024 to assess the progress and achievements of key maritime organizations.
During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the performance of Port Qasim Authority (PQA),
Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and Marine Fisheries
Department (MFD), discussing their successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. The discussion
focused on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery in the maritime sector.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to implement recommendations and action plans to drive
growth and development in the maritime sector.
Following the Performance Review meeting, the Minister chaired a Khuli Kachehri session to listen to
the complaints and grievances of stakeholders from the maritime industry. The open forum provided an
opportunity for stakeholders to directly interact with the Minister and share their concerns, suggestions,
and ideas for improving the sector.
The Minister assured the stakeholders that their voices would be heard and their issues addressed
promptly.
The KHULI KACHEHRI was attended by representatives of different stakeholders, including the Chairman
of Port Qasim Authority (PQA), the Chairman of Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Executive Directors of Pakistan
National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and representatives from other maritime organizations, along
with their teams.
