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KGTML operates a bulk and general cargo terminal on berths 11–17 on the East Wharf of Karachi Port under a 25-year concession. [2] [10] [11] [8] The general cargo operations handles steel, paper, and clinker, while the clean bulk terminal handles grains and fertilizers. [2]
The National Logistics Corporation was founded following the 1977–1978 wheat crisis in Pakistan, due to insufficient railway capabilities to transport wheat from the Karachi seaport inland. [3] Initially, the Pakistan Army was asked to address the crisis, which ultimately led to the formation of the NLC as an independent entity. [3]
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is a Pakistani national flag carrier headquartered in Karachi. [3] The corporation is principally engaged in the business of shipping, including charter of vessels, transportation of cargo and providing commercial, technical, administrative, financial and other services to its subsidiaries and ...
There are also companies such as Bykea that offer ride-hailing services with bikes or motorcycles in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and others. [13] Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Careem are also available. In 2019, 2 more private ride-sharing services introduced specifically in the city of Karachi named Airlift and SWVL.
In 1991, to address succession planning, the Awan brothers divided the business, with Sadiq taking control of the international operations and Khalid managing the domestic services. [1] Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, TCS underwent several management changes, including the departure and later return of Jamil Janjua, who served as CEO before ...
In line with its status as a major port and the country's largest metropolis, it accounts for most of Pakistan's revenue generation. According to the Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue's 2006-2007 year-book, tax and customs units in Karachi were responsible for 70.75% of direct taxes, 33.65% of federal excise tax, and 23.38% of domestic sales tax. [3]
AKD Group was founded in 1947 by Abdul Karim Dhedhi, father of the current chairman. [1] It began business in 1973 as a brokerage house before expanding into investment banking and mutual funds. [2]
Civic Center, Karachi is the civic center which is the headquarters for the Government of Karachi, Pakistan, and the office for the Mayor of Karachi is located here. Karachi Development Authority , Sindh Building Control Authority offices are also headquartered here.