ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Lt Gen (Retd) Hassan Azhar Hayat as the Managing Director of Pakistan Land Port Authority.
The Cabinet Secretariat Establishment Division issued a notification for new appointments in the Pakistan Land Port Authority.
Pakistan is the third country in South Asia to establish Land Port Authority to facilitate cross-border trade and transportation.
The authority will serve as a central platform for inter-agency coordination, ensuring efficient trade and passenger movement at land ports.
Pakistan became the third country in South Asia, after Bangladesh and India to establish a dedicated land port authority.
The authority will introduce a robust mechanism to coordinate effectively with border management agencies, streamline trade facilitation, and enhance cross-border connectivity.
It will also play a vital role in meeting Pakistan’s obligations under international agreements and conventions.
The establishment of the Pakistan Land Port Authority marks a significant step towards strengthening Pakistan’s regional trade integration, improving border management, and enhancing economic connectivity with neighboring countries.