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Urgent maritime reforms are called for

KARACHI: Veteran industrialists called on the government to prioritize the development of Pakistan’s blue economy by implementing effective measures to control and reduce port charges and establishing a comprehensive policy framework that emphasizes capacity building and good governance at the country’s two major ports . As the shipping sector has enormous potential, these steps are considered critical to promote sustainable development. Industrialists pointed out that excessively high port charges, along with other factors, are stifling the growth of the blue economy. Addressing these challenges, they stressed, requires a coordinated approach involving both the public and private sectors. This includes developing