PM Kakar directs to accelerate development of more shipyards in Pakistan

PM Kakar directs to accelerate development of more shipyards in Pakistan

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PM Kakar directs to accelerate development of more shipyards in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (APP) - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to accelerate the development of more shipyards in the country.

The prime minister, while chairing a meeting of the policy board of shipbuilding, called for keeping in view the environmental impacts of the shipyard building projects.

The meeting reviewed the current position of the development of shipyards in Pakistan.

The meeting was briefed that shipyards could be developed in Surbandar, Eastbay, Kappar and Pishu Khan areas of Balochistan.

The prime minister also instructed the relevant authorities to formulate a comprehensive strategy to curb illegal trawling in coastal areas.