Minister urges port's role in boosting trade
During the first eight months (Jul-Feb) of the current fiscal year, imports grew 7.4%, or $2.6 billion, to $37.8 billion. Compared to that, exports for the same period amounted to $22 billion, up $1.7 billion, or 8.1%. photo: file
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, on Monday held a meeting with Chairman Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Rear Admiral (R) Syed Moazzam Ilyas, to discuss key issues and explore avenues for enhancing the efficiency and capacity of Port Qasim.
The minister emphasised the strategic importance of Port Qasim in boosting maritime trade and industrial growth, said a press release. He directed the PQA to focus on infrastructure upgrades, operational efficiency, and streamlining port procedures to facilitate local and international investors.
The PQA chairman briefed the minister on ongoing projects, highlighting the port's potential to accommodate increasing trade volumes. He also outlined challenges related to port expansion, environmental sustainability, and logistics.