The ongoing work is divided into minor and major works which include repairs of structures, road, drains and electrical faults.Gates, fenders, cofferdam, hydraulic gates system. - File photo

 

KARACHI: Expressing confidence on the newly-appointed board of trustees of the Karachi Port Trust, the secretary ports and shipping hoped the members coming from different trades will implement the policies announced by the ministry of ports and shipping.

Secretary Port and Shipping Agha Sarwar Raza Qazilbash visited the KPT’s headoffice on Friday and held a meeting with the newly-appointed board of trustees. The secretary chaired the KPT board of trustees’ meeting. Chairman KPT Muhammad Aslam Hayat briefed the meeting about the ongoing mega projects.

Later, the secretary visited the Manora Dry Dock and took interest in the ongoing repairs and maintenance works at the KPT workshop.

Mr Qazilbash was informed that the Manora Dry Dock was established in 1901. However, its current rehabilitation was second as a similar work was undertaken in 1986.

The ongoing work is divided into minor and major works which include repairs of structures, road, drains and electrical faults.Gates, fenders, cofferdam, hydraulic gates system.

Follow Dawn Business on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook for insights on business, finance and tech from Pakistan and across the world.

Opinion

Editorial

Khamenei’s killing
Updated 02 Mar, 2026

Khamenei’s killing

THERE is no question about it: with the brutal assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and...
NFC reform
02 Mar, 2026

NFC reform

PLANNING Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s call for forward-looking reforms in the NFC Award has reopened an important debate...
Migrant crisis
02 Mar, 2026

Migrant crisis

MIGRANT casualties represent the lifelong pain of families left behind. Yet countries do little to preserve ...
A new war
Updated 01 Mar, 2026

A new war

UNLESS there is an immediate diplomatic breakthrough, the joint Israeli-American aggression against Iran launched on...
Breaking the cycle
01 Mar, 2026

Breaking the cycle

THE confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan has taken a dangerous turn. Attacks, retaliatory strikes and the...
Anonymous collections
01 Mar, 2026

Anonymous collections

THE widespread emergence of ‘nameless donation boxes’ soliciting charity in cities and towns across Punjab...