09/11/2026
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Karachi, 9 November 2026: H.H. Prince Mansour bin Muhammad Al-Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistani Joint Business Council (Saudi Chapter), visited Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Head Office and South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPTLโHPH), accompanied by a high-level Saudi business delegation to explore investment opportunities and strengthen maritime cooperation. He was received by Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M) S.Bt (Retd), alongside Federal Secretary, Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Capt. Muhammad Khurram Agha (Retd), and Chairman Gwadar Port Authority, Mr Noor-ul-Haq Baloch. The ensuing session was co-chaired by the H.H. Prince Mansour and Federal Secretary MoMA.
Chairman KPT highlighted the portโs evolution into a fifth-generation facility, record FY 2025โ26 performance alongside its expanding transshipment operations and modernisation programme. He outlined major investment opportunities, particularly the proposed 140-acre Maritime Business District, development of Manora Shipyard. He further highlighted the Strategic connectivity projects, including M-10 Port Link, KPT-Pipri Freight Corridor, ML-1 railway linkage, East-West Wharves Connectivity Bridge.
H.H. Prince Mansour expressed keen interest in KPT's Maritime Business District, Green port initiatives, terminal infrastructure expansion and connectivity initiatives, recognising their scope for mutually beneficial Saudi investment and joint ventures. The delegationโs visit to SAPTL provided first-hand insight into its operational capabilities and modern cargo-handling infrastructure. The engagement reaffirmed KPTโs commitment to fostering Saudi-Pakistani business partnerships and attracting investment to strengthen Karachi Portโs position as a leading regional maritime and logistics hub.
