Pakistan to hold first maritime investment conference to boost blue economy

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday announced plans to hold the Pakistan Maritime Investment Conference 2025, aimed at showcasing a wide range of investment opportunities in the maritime sector. Chairing a high-level meeting, Chaudhry said the upcoming conference will present both micro and macro investment opportunities to domestic and international investors across all ports and affiliated departments, read a statement. The federal minister emphasised that the initiative seeks to attract sustainable investments to strengthen the blue economy and maritime infrastructure. The meeting’s agenda included key decisions regarding the date, venue, and thematic focus of the first-ever maritime investment conference. Officials agreed that the event will serve as a strategic platform to position Pakistan as a regional hub for maritime investment and innovation.