Govt to set up one-door facilitation centre for port businesses in Karachi

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has ordered the quickening of work on a one-stop facilitation center in Karachi for port-related businesses. During a weekly review meeting, the minister reviewed progress on various projects aimed at boosting maritime trade, fisheries, and the blue economy. He emphasized the necessity of hastening the establishment of the proposed cell to simplify access to government services for port businesses, aligning with the prime minister's trade facilitation vision.

The meeting also delved into proposals for simplifying ship registration for vessels and measures for the blue economy, alongside tax incentives for fisheries exporters. Discussions included the formulation of the National Maritime Policy and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, along with the Shipping and Transhipment Policy.

Development projects at Port Qasim, such as the Sea-to-Steel Project and the proposed Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex, were also addressed. Progress on the Manora Workshop rehabilitation at Karachi Port Trust and various Gwadar Port developments were reviewed. The minister directed officials to maintain project momentum, particularly emphasizing measures to enhance the ease of doing business in the maritime sector.