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The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) is an authority in
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established in 1973, responsible for managing
Port Qasim The Port Muhammad Bin Qasim ( ''Bandar-gāh Muhammad bin Qāsim''), or Qasim Port Authority (), also known as Port Qasim, is a deep-water seaport in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, on the coastline of the Arabian Sea under the administrative control ...
, which is the second busiest port in the country.


Establishment and legislation

The Port Qasim Authority was formed through the ''Port Qasim Authority Act, 1973 (Act No. XLIII of 1973)''. This legislation outlines the creation and operations of the Port Qasim Authority, detailing its roles, authority, internal structure, and regulations concerning the management and navigation within maritime and inland waterway ports. In 2019, the cabinet has approved the delegation of authority to the
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for the appointment of the Port Qasim Authority's board of directors and oversight of board proceedings.


Achievements and initiatives


Revenue

The Port Qasim Authority demonstrated robust financial performance in the past few years. During the fiscal year 2020-2021, the Authority experienced significant revenue growth of 29%, resulting in a net profit of 19.76 billion rupees.


Collaborations and partnerships

In 2018, the Port Qasim Authority entered into a significant Fuel Supply Agreement with
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(PSO). This agreement outlined that PSO would fulfill all of PQA's fuel needs by providing Action Plus Diesel (HSD) and Altron Premium (PMG) for a period of three years. The Port Qasim Authority has engaged in various collaborations and partnerships to enhance its operations. In 2023, the authority has discussed different avenues of collaboration with the
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(NLC).


Controversies and challenges


Land Disputes and resolutions

In 2023, a disagreement arose between a party and the
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regarding a 3,009-acre land located in Mirpur Sakro,
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. The matter was taken to the
Sindh High Court The High Court of Sindh () ( Sindhi: سنڌ ھائي ڪورٽ) is the highest judicial institution of the Pakistani province of Sindh. Established in 1906, the Court situated in the provincial capital at Karachi. Apart from being the highest ...
, which instructed for a clear delineation of the land to address the dispute. The Port Qasim Authority encountered difficulties regarding taxation, specifically regarding the general sales tax (GST) imposed by the Sindh government on the channel development cess (CDC) collected from vessels transporting
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(LNG). The Authority contemplated challenging this taxation issue.


Chairmen

List of chairmen: * Rear Admiral (R) Moazzam Ilyas (2024-Present) * Rear Admiral (R) Syed Hasan Nasir Shah (2019–2024) * Asad Rafi Chandna (16-04-2018 to 12-07-2019) * Najaf Quli Mirza (17-01-2018 to 16-04-2018) * Agha Jan Akhtar (16-07-2013 to 28-12-2017) * Brigadier (Retd) Saeed Ahmed Khan (27-02-2013 to 10-07-2013) * Vice Admiral (R) Muhammad Shafi (12-07-2010 to 26-02-2013) * Vice Admiral (R) M Asad Qureshi (28-05-2009 to 12-07-2010) * Mir Afsar Din Talpur (08-08-2008 to 27-05-2009) * Rear Admiral Syed Afzal (02-11-2007 to 07-08-2008) * Vice Admiral M Asad Qureshi (14-01-2006 to 01-11-2007) * Rear Admiral Saleem Ahmed Mennai (05-11-2004 to 03-01-2006) * Vice Admiral Taj Muhammad Khatta (26-11-2002 to 04-11-2004) * Rear Admiral Sikandar Viqar Naqvi (14-11-2001 to 25-11-2002) * M. Asad Arif (07-08-2000 to 13-11-2001) * Nazar Mohammad Shaikh (22-10-1998 to 20-07-2000) * Nazar Abbas Siddiqui (02-05-1998 to 13-08-1998) * Muhammad Kaleem (19-08-1996 to 27-10-1997) * M. Nawaz Tiwana (04-10-1993 to 02-04-1996) * Syed Sardar Ahmed (28-04-1993 to 02-10-1993) * Rear Admiral S. Wasi Haider (28-11-1991 to 01-09-1992) * Rear Admiral Akbar H. Khan (21-08-1988 to 20-08-1991) * Rear Admiral A. Waliulla (09-06-1980 to 20-08-1988) * Vice Admiral S.M. Ahsan (27-06-1978 to 09-06-1980) * Commodore I.H. Malik (02-09-1974 to 26-06-1978) *
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(15-02-1974 to 01-09-1974) * Commodore Mahmoodul Hasan (29-06-1973 to 14-02-1974)


References


External links

* {{Official website, pqa.gov.pk Government of Pakistan Port authorities in Pakistan 1973 establishments in Pakistan Government agencies established in 1973