Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized improving ports connectivity to get maximum benefit of the country's geographical location.

He was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad today regarding improvement of port connectivity.

Ishaq Dar said Pakistan's geographical location at the crossroads of Central, South and West Asia is an asset which needs to be explored.

The meeting was given a detailed briefing by Secretary Maritime Affairs regarding the current situation of Pakistani ports and their utilization capacity.

The meeting reviewed measures for the development and enhancement of the efficiency and competitiveness of Pakistan's ports.

Discussions also focused on improving port connectivity, streamlining operational processes, strengthening inter-agency coordination, facilitating trade and logistics, and advancing reforms to position Pakistan's ports as efficient regional trade gateways.