Transport plays an important part in the growth and well being of a country. It currently contributes slightly more than 10% to Pakistan's GDP - trade and transport together contribute 25.6%, which is slightly higher then the contribution of the agriculture sector (24.5%). The infrastructure covering Pakistan's transport sector is, unfortunately, inadequate and outdated. The poor conditions prevailing at the present time have placed a severe restraint on the economic growth of the country. It is therefore, extremely important to address the issues that are adversely hampering this sector and to make every effort to correct them.

The government, the private sector and the civil society of Pakistan are in the process of developing the first integrated transport policy and its implementation strategy. This initiative, not only complements the broader sustainable growth and poverty alleviation initiative for Pakistan but also strengthen the public sector partnership with private sector and civil society to usher in a new are of development.

Transport Policy Groups (TGPs)
The workshop participants selected thirteen private sector coordinators for the transport sector. These coordinators would help build a partnership between the private and public sectors and users, apprise each other of the  key issues confronting them, build consensus and develop a strategy and action plan for the comprehensive development of the transport sector in Pakistan. The following six Transport Policy Groups were formed during the workshop and are currently active in follow-up work:

Group A: Policy Planning, Management & Implementation
Group B: Financing, Infrastructure Investment & Maintenance
Group C: Road & Railways
Group D: Urban & Public Transport
Group E: Ports & Shipping
Group F: Aviation