Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan has more than a thousand kilometers long coastline which can play a vital role in the country’s economy and development.

Addressing of ceremony of Maritime Security Agency in Karachi on Monday, he said  Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works has come a long way in acquiring new technology and going towards self-reliance in ship building .

Ahsan Iqbal emphasized on all enterprises belonging to various sectors to work hard to increase  exports of the country.