The proposed abolition of the Karachi Dock Labour Board (KDLB) has sparked significant opposition from trade unions and labor rights activists, as reported by Business Recorder and thenews.pk. The KDLB, described as a 'statutory and autonomous body,' plays a crucial role in the registration and deployment of dock workers at Karachi's port, the busiest in the country. The plan to dismantle this framework threatens the jobs of approximately 2,600 dock workers and disrupts a system that has been in place for decades. The controversy intensified following the sale of Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited (PICT) to Abu Dhabi Ports, which was subsequently renamed KGTL. This change led to the transfer of control over berths No. 10 to 17, further fueling concerns about the future of dock labor regulation in Karachi.