Pakistan's shipbuilding industry is being modernized through transformative measures launched under the Prime Minister's Task Force on Maritime Reforms.

Karachi Shipyard has been assigned the central role in commercial shipbuilding. It will build commercial vessels for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC).

Efforts have been accelerated to establish joint ventures with international shipyards.

It has been decided that domestic shipbuilding orders will be awarded to the national shipyard. Reduced reliance on foreign shipyards will help save valuable foreign exchange. Revitalizing the national shipyard will create new employment opportunities for engineers and skilled workers.

Directives have been issued to standardize the quality of harbour craft across the country.

According to experts, Pakistan has strong potential to become a regional shipbuilding hub.