ISLAMABAD: Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Zaidi has decided to take measures to make his ministry and the department including Karachi Port Trust totally corruption-free.
Talking with Customs Today he said that no corruption will be tolerated in the ministry and its departments and warned that stern action will be taken against the corrupt elements.
He said ‘if any person has any complaint against staff of ministry or its attached departments, he should directly contact me at my whatsapp number 0300-4322280 and E-mail: ([email protected]).
He said, “I myself will take up the matter and deal it accordingly; and if anyone found involved in corrupt practices, he would be punished”. He also instructed to the public that proof of corruption should also be provided with the complaint.
The minister said as minister of maritime affairs ‘it is my duty to make all ports completely corruption-free’.
He said Allah has blessed Pakistan with unlimited natural and marine resources and such a country should give loans to other countries instead of begging for loans. The minister hoped that people will cooperate with the ministry to improve the performance of the ports. He further stated that Prime Minister Imran Khan has made it clear to end the corruption from the country.