Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 4:24 AM

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has hailed the World Bank's recognition of Port Qasim as the ninth most improved port worldwide, calling the achievement a testament to government's sustained reforms and modernization efforts.

In its latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2024, prepared in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, the World Bank listed Port Qasim among the Top 20 improving ports globally, with a 35.2-point leap in performance between 2020 and 2024, said a press release here on Saturday.

In a statement on Saturday, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry described the achievement as a "matter of national pride," crediting reforms and...