A senior delegation from Maersk on Wednesday briefed Federal Minister for the Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on the company’s proposal to invest $2 billion in Pakistan, including the development of a new port, a modern shipping terminal and expanded logistics and warehousing facilities.
According to an official statement, the delegation, led by APM Terminals’ Senior Director, outlined Maersk’s long-term plans to strengthen its footprint in Pakistan’s maritime and supply chain sectors. The company described the investment as mutually beneficial, citing Pakistan’s strategic location and growing trade needs.
Welcoming the delegation, the finance minister said the government was committed to extending maximum facilitation to global investors. He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Finance Ministry were aligned in their efforts to accelerate foreign investment inflows.
He said the BOI was working to improve policy support and create a more conducive business environment. Both sides noted that Pakistan and Maersk shared a common vision for growth, with a previously signed memorandum of understanding marking an important step toward future collaboration.
The minister assured the delegation that the BOI would provide complete support throughout the investment process to ensure ease of doing business.
He added that Pakistan was currently at an opportune moment for attracting major global investment and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to facilitating international companies seeking to expand operations in the country.
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