KPT considers job quota for Gilgit-Baltistan youth: Chairman meets CM

KARACHI (Staff Report): Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed (Retd.) has discussed employment opportunities for the youth of Gilgit-Baltistan, including consideration of job quotas at KPT and greater access to careers in the maritime sector.

The Chairman called on Mr. Amjad Hussain Azar, Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, at the Chief Minister’s House, Sindh, on October 27, 2026. The meeting focused on creating meaningful employment opportunities for the region’s youth in the port and maritime sector.

According to KPT, the Chief Minister emphasised the importance of employment generation for Gilgit-Baltistan and sought enhanced representation of GB youth at KPT. Chairman KPT assured that possibilities for dedicated quotas and maritime career pathways would be explored.

The meeting was part of a series of engagements held at the Chief Minister’s House, Sindh. Chairman KPT also called on Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, on the same day.

During his meeting with the Sindh Chief Minister, Chairman KPT appreciated the development of Shahrah-e-Bhutto, a 39-kilometre expressway aimed at improving connectivity and reducing traffic congestion in Karachi. He highlighted its potential to facilitate port-related traffic and enhance operational efficiency at Karachi Port.

He also emphasised the effective utilisation of Sindh Infrastructure Development Cess (SIDC) funds for infrastructure development at KPT and Port Qasim Authority and sought resolution of outstanding issues concerning the TP-5 area.

Both meetings focused on employment opportunities, improved port infrastructure and enhanced maritime connectivity, KPT said.