Sea Port / Dry Port and Maritime Updates.

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Keti Bandar port will have 4000 acres SEZ. Gwadar failed because of security but this port have great potential being in Sindh.

Karachi land prices no longer make sense for industrial expansion. Keti bandar SEZ land will cost 80-90% less then in Karachi.

Billions wasted on Gwadar, you cannot develop even a village if there is no security let alone a province. Let baloch first come to terms with what they want. They clearly don't want development and progress. Their nationalists justify terrorism.

racism>play victim> become terrorist>no investment> capital flight >no development>racism> play victim> become terrorist>no investment> capital flight >no development

Even Karachi have yet to recover from decades of target killings, huge chunk of its capital moved to Lahore>Islamabad.

Keti Bandar port idea is old but its finally moving forward because Sindh/Karachi terrorism problem has been solved for a decade. Chinese may finally agree to invest in it.

 

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Pakistan plans major upgrades to ports under maritime reform drive​

The reforms are aimed at boosting trade activity by upgrading the port system.​

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Task Force on Maritime Reforms is taking practical steps to improve the performance and efficiency of Pakistan’s ports, with a focus on modern facilities, administrative reforms and faster cargo handling.


The reforms are aimed at boosting trade activity by upgrading the port system and introducing more effective management measures.

A specialized training institute meeting international standards is also being planned to develop skilled workers for the maritime and port sectors.

An enhanced monitoring system will be established for annual and surprise inspections of ports, off-dock terminals, customs stations and other trade-related facilities.

Authorities also plan to upgrade inspection centers, introduce 24-hour operations and provide modern scanning equipment under customs rules.

The Prime Minister’s Task Force on Maritime Reforms, along with the National Logistics Cell (NLC) and other relevant institutions, is coordinating efforts to improve the port system. Proposals include modern equipment, CCTV surveillance and enhanced security to make cargo inspection faster and more transparent.


Authorities are also working on measures including portable weighing scales, regular calibration and expansion of high-value cargo areas. Improved facilities and better operational scheduling are expected to address bottlenecks and increase cargo-handling efficiency.

Officials said upgrading port infrastructure and implementing administrative reforms would strengthen Pakistan’s trade capacity and improve its competitiveness in international markets.