ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Begum Samina Alvi Tuesday visited the residence of Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi to condole over the demise of his father. The president prayed for peace of the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.
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KPT contracting a 6 lane bridge connecting East & West Wharfs: Zaidi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Monday said a big challenge for Karachi Port Trust (KPT) was the movement of cargo and traffic congestion caused by it. He said, “after two and half years of planning/tendering etc, KPT is contracting a 6 lane bridge connecting East & West Wharfs along… Continue reading KPT contracting a 6 lane bridge connecting East & West Wharfs: Zaidi
Zaidi offers to take Karachi Zoo under Maritime ports foundations
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Thursday said that Karachi Zoo is beyond pathetic condition and offered to take it over under one of Maritime Affairs ports foundations. In a statement, he Sindh Government has destroyed it as their whole system is marred by corruption. “If they can’t run… Continue reading Zaidi offers to take Karachi Zoo under Maritime ports foundations
No Foreign fishing vessels allowed to fish in Pakistan’s exclusive economic zone, NA told
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP):Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi Friday informed the National Assembly that foreign fishing vessels were not being allowed to fish in Pakistan’s exclusive economic zone to protect the interests of local fishermen. Responding to questions during “Question Hours” he said that the deep sea fishing policy had been announced after… Continue reading No Foreign fishing vessels allowed to fish in Pakistan’s exclusive economic zone, NA told
Pakistan shipping corporation achieved gross profit Rs 6.9 bln
ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Friday said that Pakistan shipping corporation has achieved a gross profit of Rs 6.9 billion in the last three years period spanning form fiscal year 2018-19 to 2020-21 In a tweet, the minister said a sum of Rs 664 million had been paid… Continue reading Pakistan shipping corporation achieved gross profit Rs 6.9 bln
KCCDZ to be a game changer for Pakistan: Ali Haider Zaidi
KARACHI, Sep 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi on Saturday said Pakistan and China had agreed to include Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ) in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) hoping that it would prove to be a game changer for Pakistan. He said KCCDZ was an initiative of the… Continue reading KCCDZ to be a game changer for Pakistan: Ali Haider Zaidi
Minister orders KPT to shut down old Keamari Jetty
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Sunday ordered Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to immediately shut down the old Keamari Jetty and divert all boats to the new one. Younas Khan, Cricket Star, disembarked at newly constructed Boat Basin Keamari Jetty & was greeted by Chairman KPT who informed him… Continue reading Minister orders KPT to shut down old Keamari Jetty
Maritime Affairs to launch int’l standards ferry service terminal at KPT: Senate body told
ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Thursday informed Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs that his ministry was launching an international standards ferry services terminal at Karachi Port Trust (KPT). The committee met here at Parliament House in the chairmanship of Senator Rubina Khalid. The Committee was also briefed… Continue reading Maritime Affairs to launch int’l standards ferry service terminal at KPT: Senate body told
‘Pakistanis a proud nation, PM told world’
ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi has said that for the first time in country’s history Prime Minister Imran Khan had told the world that Pakistanis are a proud nation and ‘not for sale’. Reacting on the prime minister’s speech in the National Assembly on Wednesday, the minister said in… Continue reading ‘Pakistanis a proud nation, PM told world’
PNSC to provide new ‘Ferry Services’ in areas of maritime tourism: Ali Zaidi
ISLAMABAD, Jun 27 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Sunday said that Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) would provide a great opportunity for all interested in setting up a Ferry Services in the country. In a tweet, he said that “Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) would provide managment/manning services.” The minister said… Continue reading PNSC to provide new ‘Ferry Services’ in areas of maritime tourism: Ali Zaidi
Shehryar Khan Afridi, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi call on Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD, June 24 (APP): Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi and Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday. During the meeting, Shehryar Afridi briefed the Prime Minister about the performance of Kashmir Committee. Besides, the progress of ongoing development projects in Kohat and… Continue reading Shehryar Khan Afridi, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi call on Prime Minister
Zaidi hails budget; saying main focus on income generation, productivity
ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Friday hailed the federal budget 2021-22, saying the main focus has been put on income generation, productivity and exports. Terming the budget as progressive, he said during the next fiscal year, the focus would also be put on minimizing imports. In his reaction… Continue reading Zaidi hails budget; saying main focus on income generation, productivity
Maritime Affairs completes phase one of outreach initiative: Ali Zaidi
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Ministry of Maritime Affairs has completed phase one of the out-reach Initiative covering 1100 KM along coastal belt of the country. In a tweet, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi said that the initiative was aimed to create awareness in fisherman communities at grass root level under the ambit… Continue reading Maritime Affairs completes phase one of outreach initiative: Ali Zaidi
Zaidi inspects under- construction KPT overhead bridge
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Tuesday inspected Karachi Port Trust (KPT) under construction overhead bridge leading into East Wharf and Container Terminal. Minister has directed the authorities to address this on priority, said a press release. He gave a deadline of May 23 for completion to resolve the… Continue reading Zaidi inspects under- construction KPT overhead bridge
Ali Zaidi sends defamation notice to Miftah
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Thursday sent a legal notice under the Defamation Ordinance, 2002 to Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz leader Miftah Ismail. The minister said that he should apologize or face the legal consequences. He said that the contents aired on Geo News were statements made… Continue reading Ali Zaidi sends defamation notice to Miftah
KPT hospital expansion plans to be revealed soon: Ali Zaidi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Wednesday said plans to expand KPT hospital into a state of the art medical facility will be revealed soon. He stated this while chairing a meeting regarding possible expansion of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and discussed various aspects during presentation in this regard,… Continue reading KPT hospital expansion plans to be revealed soon: Ali Zaidi
Zaidi directs KPT to contest old cases in courts
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Wednesday issued instructions to Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to immediately engage a top law firm to contest some over two decades old cases in courts. In this regard, the minister chaired a meeting with the Real Estate Department of KPT, said a press… Continue reading Zaidi directs KPT to contest old cases in courts
PM, Ali Haider Zaidi discuss matters relating maritime affairs
ISLAMABAD, Apr 23 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday. Mahmood Baqi Moulvi was also present in the meeting during which matters relating to maritime affairs were discussed.
K-Electric to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Sehr/Iftar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 9 (APP):Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Friday directed Karachi Electric to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the residents of Karachi during Sehri and Iftar timings of the Holy month of Ramazan. He issued these directives to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) K Electric Moonis Alvi, who called on the minister, said… Continue reading K-Electric to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Sehr/Iftar
Habib Bank chairman calls on prime minister
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP):Chairman of Habib Bank Limited Sultan Ali Allana Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi and Special Assistant to Prime Minister Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari attended the meeting, a PM Office press release said. During the meeting, they discussed the importance of private… Continue reading Habib Bank chairman calls on prime minister
