ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has turned down a suggestion put forward by members of the Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs for administrative merger of two key ports to reduce unnecessary administrative expenses and streamline their affairs.

The committee meeting, held here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Senator Faisal Vawda, discussed development and expansion of the maritime sector.

Some members of the committee suggested a feasibility study related to the merger of Karachi Port Trust........

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