Kazakhstan delegation visits KPT to explore maritime investment opportunities

A 12-member delegation from Kazakhstan paid a visit to Karachi Port Trust (KPT), on Monday, to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s maritime sector

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th May, 2026) A 12-member delegation from Kazakhstan paid a visit to Karachi Port Trust (KPT), on Monday, to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s maritime sector.

Chairman KPT Rear Admiral (R) Shahid Ahmed, Chairman Port Qasim Authority Rear Admiral (R) Syed Moazzam Ilyas, and Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Noor-ul-Haq Baloch briefed the delegation on port operations, infrastructure, and development projects, said a statement issued here.

Chairman KPT underscored Karachi Port’s strategic location and growing role in regional trade and highlighted opportunities in transshipment, off-dock and multipurpose terminals, Maritime business District, and Marine Workshop Manora, including dry dock and floating dock facilities.

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The delegation showed keen interest in investment opportunities at Karachi and Gwadar ports, while National Logistics Corporation officials briefed participants on regional multimodal trade corridors linking Central Asia through Pakistan.