Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the restructuring of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), focusing on transforming the national carrier into a competitive, commercially viable, and globally recognized maritime entity.

The meeting reviewed proposals to improve operational efficiency and align PNSC’s corporate governance framework with international best practices. Dar emphasized that the restructuring process should be professional and guided by global standards.

He directed the relevant authorities to engage world-class shipping and financial consultants to develop a forward-looking roadmap to maximize commercial returns, strengthen Pakistan’s maritime trade logistics, and safeguard national economic interests.

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, the Secretary for Maritime Affairs and senior officials from relevant ministries and departments attended the meeting.