Karachi, 13 November 2025: Rear Admiral (Rtd) Shahid Ahmed Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-e-Basalat has assumed the charge of Chairman KPT today. He carries with him rich experience of Naval as well as Maritime Affairs. As per his illustrious profile, he was commissioned in the Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy on 30th July 1988. His Naval Service spanning over thirty-six years afforded him diverse experience. The Flag Officer served on various Command, Staff and Operational appointments. He gained rich and diverse experience in military leadership, human resource management, organizational management, project management and training & development. His key appointments include: He also represented Pakistan in Joint Coalition Forces operations in the Horn of Africa (Djibouti). The Chairman possesses vast experience of the Maritime sector where he served as: Under his leadership, Port Qasim Authority witnessed phenomenal progress in operations and emerged as a leading port in the region. He attended various professional courses in Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Army, and abroad. He is a graduate of: He also holds Fellow Memberships of:
Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S. Bt (Retd)
Assumes Charge as Chairman Karachi Port Trust
Career & Naval Service
• Company Commander – Punjab Regimental Centre, Mardan
• Commanding Officer – Creeks Battalion
• Commanding Officer – Air Defense Battalion
• Naval Provost Marshal – Karachi
• Commander – Force Protection Brigade
• Commander – 301 Creeks Brigade
• Director – Marines & SSG (Navy)
• Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff – NHQMaritime Sector Experience
• Director General (Operations) – Port Qasim Authority (2021–2024)
• Managing Director (Additional Charge) – Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority
• Head of Maritime Works Organization – Bahria Foundation (2025)Education & Qualifications
• Pakistan Navy War College
• NDU Washington
• NDU Islamabad
• Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK)
• The Nautical Institute (UK)
