NA body on maritime affairs calls KDLB reps to resolve KPT protestors’ issues

Islamabad


Islamabad: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs on Friday invited the representatives of Karachi Dock Labour Board (KDLB) on July 23rd to resolve the issues pertaining to the sit-in in front of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Headquarters.

The committee was briefed by the Secretary, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs regarding the organizational structure and working of the ministry and its attached departments in an introductory meeting held in the Parliament House, under the Chairmanship of Member National Assembly (MNA) Abdul Qadir Patel.

Secretary, Ministry of Maritime Affairs Dr. Iram Anjum Khan gave a detailed presentation on the organizational structure and administrative matters of the Ministry.

The Chairman, Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Director, Gwadar Port and Executive Director, of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) also briefed the Committee regarding the working and performance of their departments.

The Chairman, of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Syed Syedain Raza Zaidibri
efed briefed the Committee that the Port is administered by the Board of Trustees has 11 members headed by the Chairman KPT.

The Committee invited the representatives of the Karachi Dock Labour Board (KDLB) to resolve the issues regarding the sit-in in front of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Headquarters, with complete details, in the next meeting.