Pakistan has two major sea ports namely Karachi Sea Port and Port Qasim. Beside, two Harbor-cum-mini ports are being developed at Gawader and Keti Bunder. Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is the regulatory body.
PNSC and other ports & shipping organizations are over staffed and inefficient. Excessive and disruptive political interference strangles all aspects of operations. Nepotism and the lack of management and professionalism produce inferior quality services. Likewise, the lack of proper planning and absence of basic coordination with other transport sub-sectors give rise to prolonged delays while ship wait to be berthed.
These problems leads to other numerous operational deficiencies and provide opportunities for pilferage. Issues like these create unnecessary losses that damage Pakistan's economy.

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