Maritime minister presents energy city, port infrastructure and logistics corridor projects to Kuwaiti envoy to attract foreign investment
Pakistan on Thursday invited Kuwait to invest in its coastal, energy and logistics sectors, presenting a range of port development and infrastructure projects aimed at attracting foreign capital and strengthening regional trade links.
The proposals were discussed during a meeting between Kuwait’s Ambassador Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Al-Mutairi and Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, according to a press release issued by the ministry.
The minister outlined investment opportunities in fuel storage facilities, bonded terminal infrastructure, jetty construction and broader port development projects, along with the government’s planned “Energy City” initiative, which aims to establish integrated energy and logistics hubs near major ports.
Junaid Chaudhry said Pakistan was actively seeking international partnerships to modernise its maritime sector and enhance its role in regional trade and energy transit.
“Pakistani ports offer significant potential for long-term investment in logistics, storage and maritime infrastructure,” he was quoted as saying during the meeting.
The minister also invited Kuwait to explore opportunities in the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil and refined petroleum products at national ports.
He proposed the development of rental-based bonded storage facilities to support regional trade flows and improve supply chain efficiency for energy imports and exports.
Among the projects highlighted was a proposed multipurpose terminal at Port Qasim, one of Pakistan’s largest commercial ports near Karachi. The minister said new terminals and storage infrastructure were being planned to expand cargo-handling capacity and strengthen Pakistan’s position as a regional maritime hub.
The discussions also covered cooperation in infrastructure development and jetty construction, with assurances of full government facilitation for potential investors.
“The talks formed part of broader efforts to secure foreign investment in Pakistan’s transport and logistics sectors amid the government’s push to expand economic cooperation with Gulf states,” the statement said.
The Kuwaiti envoy reportedly expressed interest in reviewing the proposed projects, particularly those linked to the Energy City initiative and port-based fuel storage infrastructure. Both sides agreed to continue consultations in follow-up engagements.