ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has hailed Hutchison Ports’ long-term investment in Pakistan as a vote of confidence in the country’s economic policies.
During a high-level meeting with Hutchison Ports CEO Eric Ip, PM Shehbaz emphasized the modernization of Pakistan’s port infrastructure, including the installation of advanced scanners for customs assessment. He praised Hutchison Ports for playing a key role in transforming Pakistan’s maritime sector.
Eric Ip reaffirmed Hutchison Ports’ commitment to expanding its footprint in Pakistan, highlighting plans to introduce cutting-edge technologies at Karachi Port to enhance operational efficiency and global competitiveness.
The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Muhammad Aurangzeb (Finance), Ahad Khan Cheema (Economic Affairs), and Junaid Anwar Chaudhry (Maritime Affairs), along with senior government officials.
PM Shehbaz reiterated his government’s focus on attracting foreign direct investment, ensuring investment-friendly policies to facilitate international investors.
