Pakistan, Nov. 2 -- Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, on Sunday, said that Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has simultaneously handled two foreign bulk carriers carrying a combined 101,000 tonnes of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser and wheat.

The minister commended KPT engineers, port operators, pilots, terminal operators, dockworkers and transporters for managing the two vessels and maintaining cargo discharge operations.

He said the timely handling of essential imports was important for supporting agricultural production and ensuring food security.

The two vessels, MV ZHONG CHANG 538 and MV GOKOVA M, carrying 50,000 tonnes of DAP fertiliser and 51,000 tonnes of wheat, respectively, were berthed at Kar...