Islamabad: The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT), to reconsider the Commercial Agreement of Phase-I of Rail corridor connecting Karachi Port with Pipri station. The DPM/FM further emphasized that Pakistan has revitalized its relations and engagements with regional partners.

The meeting was attended by SAPM Tariq Bajwa, MoS Railways Bilal Azhar Kiyani, the Secretary Cabinet, Secretary Railways and Secretary Privatization.

The committee approved the agreement as the development of this corridor would help reduce the congestion at Karachi Port.

The DPM/FM further emphasized that Pakistan has revitalized its relations and engagements with regional partners, who are keen to strengthen trade and economic ties with Pakistan.