Pakistan inks MoU with Saudi, local partners for Karachi waterfront project

The proposed project will be built on 140-acre KPT site, intends to transform area into major commercial, maritime hub

Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi and local partners to explore the development of a maritime business district on prime Karachi Port Trust (KPT) waterfront land.

According to a statement, Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the MoU was signed between KPT, Saudi Business Council–NAJD Gateway Holding Company, Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Limited (AHDRML), and the Pakistan Corporate Consortium.

The proposed project would be built on a 140-acre KPT site on MT Khan Road, Karachi, and is intended to transform the area into a major commercial and maritime hub.

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The development is envisaged to include modern commercial infrastructure aimed at attracting investment, generating employment, and supporting urban development.

“This strategic collaboration is a transformative opportunity to unlock the full potential of Karachi Port Trust’s waterfront assets and position Pakistan as a regional hub for maritime commerce and investment,” Chaudhry said in a statement.

Chaudhry said all regulatory and legal requirements under Pakistani law would be met before the project proceeds.

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Members of the Saudi delegation showed keen interest in broader cooperation in the maritime sector, including potential involvement in port infrastructure and related projects.

Chaudhry said the visit was part of wider efforts by Islamabad and Riyadh to deepen economic ties and explore investment opportunities in ports, logistics, infrastructure and trade facilitation.

Subject to regulatory approvals, the minister said, the development could become one of the largest waterfront commercial projects in the region.