Federal Secretary Maritime Affairs, Capt. Muhammad Khurram Agha (Retd), visited Karachi Port Trust (KPT), where Chairman KPT, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd), briefed him on record FY 2025–26 performance, port modernisation, capital dredging, transshipment, European shipping connectivity and investment opportunities, including the proposed 140-acre Maritime Business District.

During visits to KICT, KGTL/KGTML and SAPTL, terminal operators highlighted capacity enhancement, technology-driven operations, planned investments and the benefits of recently completed dredging. Discussions also covered cargo logistics and hinterland connectivity.

The Federal Secretary appreciated the terminals performance and reaffirmed the MoMA commitment to pursue hinterland connectivity projects and other trade facilitation measures. The Secy MoMA also laid emphasis on establishing additional direct services to major export destinations and making KPT a regional transshipment hub