Minister for Maritime Affairs, Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, chaired a performance review meeting on 05th October 2024 to assess the progress and achievements of key maritime organizations. During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the performance of the Port Qasim Authority (PQA),
Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), and the Marine Fisheries Department (MFD) discussed 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 maritime industry stakeholders. The open forum provided an opportunity for stakeholders to interact directly 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 would be 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.
Directives were issued to resolve the issues on a priority basis.