Summary Ishaq Dar said Pakistan's strategic location should be leveraged through better port connectivity, trade facilitation and logistics reforms to maximise economic growth.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saturday, emphasized the geographical location of Pakistan, terming it ‘an asset ‘ which needed to be explored, as the country lies at the crossroads of Central, South and West Asia.
By improving connectivity, the country could get maximum economic benefits, the DPM/FM expressed these views while chairing a high-level meeting regarding the improvement of port connectivity.
Secretary Maritime Affairs gave a detailed briefing to the Committee regarding the current situation of Pakistani ports and their utilization capacity, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a high-level meeting regarding the improvement of port connectivity today.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 11, 2026
Secretary Maritime Affairs gave a detailed briefing to the Committee regarding the current situation of Pakistani… pic.twitter.com/fQ5J4ZiAZL
The meeting was attended by the Ministers for Law and Justice and Maritime Affairs, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Maritime Affairs, DG NLC, Chairman of the Karachi Port Authority, and senior officials from relevant departments.
The committee reviewed measures for the development and enhancement of the efficiency and competitiveness of Pakistan’s ports.
Discussions also focused on improving port connectivity, streamlining operational processes, strengthening inter-agency coordination, facilitating trade and logistics, and advancing reforms to position Pakistan’s ports as efficient regional trade gateways.
