Vice Admiral Shafqat Jawed takes charge of KPT Chairman

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

Vice Admiral Shafqat Jawed, a seasoned naval officer, has taken over as the Chairman of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on April 23.

Having a vast experience of Navy and marine operations, he is all set to steer the port to achieve goals and objectives assigned to him by the federal government and deal with the port affairs professionally. 

With he sort of experience he brings with him, Admiral Shafqat is expected to create new avenues true to its potentials, particularly Pakistan Deep Water Container Port which is likely to attain completion during his tenure as Chairman KPT. 

Before joining KPT,, Vice Admiral Shafqat Jawed was working as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (Admin) at NHQ. He has served at various Command and Staff positions including Commanding Officer PNS Shah Jahan, directing staff at PN War College, Director Naval Operations, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) at NHQ, Director Operations and Plans JSHQ, Commander Auxiliary and Marine Warfare Squadron, Mission Commander at China for F-22 P Project, Additional Secretary at Ministry of Defence, Flag Officer Sea Training and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations and Projects). 

His career started when he was commissioned in the operations branch of Pakistan Navy in June 1978. His professional course that he undertook during his illustrious career includes Naval Command Course (USA) and National Defence Course at NDU. In recognition of his meritorious services he was also awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military).