KPT chairman calls on Sindh Governor

KARACHI: Chairman of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar called on Sindh Governor Mohammed Zubair at Governor House.

The Governor said, on the occasion, that the federal government is working on priority basis on the development of the KPT.

He said that the development of the Karachi Port in accordance with the modern lines is need of the hour, said a statement on Tuesday.

The Governor said that due to the natural port, the city is the centre of the economic activities and Karachi has importance owing to the import and export of various products.

Exchanging views on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the governor said that after the completion of the CPEC projects besides other parts of the country Karachi also will witness an improvement in the economic activities.

Governor Zubair said that for the development of the port many projects have been planned including a port elevated expressway through which traffic burden within the port will decrease.    He also appreciated efforts made by the KPT management for the development of the trust.

Chairman of KPT Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar informed the Governor about the performance of the KPT, future projects and difficulties in detail.

He said that owing to the projects initiated by the federal government the performance of the port will enhance.

Adding that 60 percent trade of the country is being done through the KPT and 40 percent by the Mohammed Bin Qasim Port.