Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Sunday said that Pakistan’s ports were on a promising trajectory, poised for significant growth in the near future.
Speaking to a private news channel, he said that Pakistan’s plans was to establish business partnerships by supplementing nearby ports, with Karachi Port expected to play a pivotal role in bolstering the country’s economic position. “Leading global companies have shown interest in investing in Pakistan’s ports, which speaks to the potential for economic growth,” he added.
Commenting on PTI’s protest call, he said that has relied heavily on protest-driven politics over the past decade. The government, he asserted, remains focused on economic progress and providing relief to the public, rather than engaging in negative political propaganda.
He added, “PTI’s protest politics lacks public relevance, as it is driven by personal agendas rather than public welfare.” Stressing the government’s openness to dialogue, he said doors remain open for principled discussions with elected representatives to address the core national issues. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh here on Saturday visited the Korean Embassy where he was warmly received by Korean Ambassador Park Ki Jun.
During the meeting, the minister extended an invitation to the Korean government and investors to explore the growing potential of Pakistan’s port and shipping industry.
The federal minister highlighted that countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Denmark and Malaysia had already made significant investments in Pakistan’s ports, expressing the hope that Korean investors would also seize similar opportunities
In addition to maritime cooperation, the minister highlighted several other sectors where bilateral collaboration could be strengthened.
Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh called for increased investment and technical support from Korea in Pakistan’s energy sector, particularly in renewable energy, including solar, wind, and hydropower projects.
The minister emphasized Pakistan’s transition towards green energy and the opportunities for Korean companies to be part of this transformation.
