Published July 17, 2025
DAWN
A participant speaks at the webinar on investment opportunities at Pakistani ports on Wednesday.—Courtesy US consulate
ISLAMABAD: Over 65 US companies joined a landmark webinar on Wednesday to explore commercial opportunities at Karachi Port and Port Qasim.
The webinar hosted by the US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the US Department of State, in collaboration with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, part of the ‘Gateways to Growth: South Asia Port Opportunities’ series, has opened new doors for American commercial services in the port sector of Pakistan.
The webinar served as a strategic platform for American companies to engage directly with Pakistani port officials and private operators.
“US investors have made substantial contributions to Pakistan’s development, and we are confident that the port sector will be another area where we can achieve great success together,” said US Consul General Scott Urbom in Karachi, emphasising the role of partnership in fostering long-term commercial ties.
“We believe that by working together, we can unlock the full potential of Pakistan’s port sector, create new opportunities for American businesses, and contribute to Pakistan’s economic development,” he said.
From Karachi’s Harbor to Global Trade—A Shared Vision for Growth
What if more American companies see Pakistan’s ports not just as regional shipping hubs, but as gateways to long-term opportunity?
This week, the U.S. Consulate General Karachi, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, is bringing that vision into focus. On July 15, we’re hosting a virtual conversation between U.S. businesses and Pakistan’s maritime leaders to talk about what’s ahead for the port sector—and how both sides can work together.
With over 120 American companies registered, the interest is clear. The goal: real dialogue about how U.S. expertise, and world-class American products and services, can support Pakistan’s port development, strengthen the nation’s logistics capabilities, expand trade connections, and lead to prosperity for the private sectors and citizens of both the United States and Pakistan.
This isn’t just a business briefing. It’s a chance to build the kind of partnerships that move industries—and economies—forward.
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Senior representatives from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Port Qasim Authority, Abu Dhabi Ports, which operates Karachi Gateway Terminal Ltd, and Dubai Ports World, which operates Qasim International Container Terminal, outlined Pakistan’s infrastructure goals, regulatory landscape, and trade priorities, and participated in the webinar.
The hybrid session highlighted how American firms can support Pakistan’s port development plans, helping expedite trade flows and build new supply chain linkages between our countries.
Ean Hundley, Director of ICT and Infrastructure Policy at the US International Development Finance Corporation, noted, “This initiative equips US companies with market intelligence and direct access to local decision-makers, enabling them to capitalise on infrastructure opportunities across South Asia.”
Published in Dawn, July 17th, 2025
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