Chinese company meets President Zardari, proposes $522m for first phase of Keti Bunder port

[ghazi52]

Chinese company meets President Zardari, proposes $522m for first phase of Keti Bunder port​

Zardari calls for protection of Indus Delta as CHEC outlines plans for multi-terminal maritime gateway

Web Desk
August 24, 2026

China Harbour Engineering Company meets with President Asif Ali Zardari and propses plan for Keti Bandar. SCREENGRAB

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) on Monday proposed a preliminary $522.34 million engineering cost for the first phase of a new deep-water port at Keti Bunder near Karachi as President Asif Ali Zardari called for the project to be developed alongside road links, power, water and industrial infrastructure, according to a statement issued by the President's Office on X.

The Chinese company presented a Conceptual Master Plan for the proposed Keti Bunder Port during a meeting with President Zardari, outlining plans for a new maritime gateway with multiple terminals, logistics facilities and supporting infrastructure.

The proposed Phase-I development included a multi-purpose terminal with a 500-metre quay, according to the presentation by the Chinese delegation.

 

[ghazi52]

Welcoming the delegation, President Zardari said Keti Bunder had “significant potential as an additional maritime gateway” that could strengthen Pakistan’s port and logistics network, and support greater connectivity and trade.

He called for an “integrated approach” to the port's development, stressing that the project should be supported by reliable road connectivity, power and water supply, industrial infrastructure and other essential facilities.

According to the statement, the president also emphasised the need for close technical coordination between CHEC and relevant Pakistani authorities to further develop the project.

 

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[Ali_Baba]

Oh dear - what is his cut these days? Still Mr 10%, or has he self-promoted his cut ?! ( lol ).

 

[Starlord]

Oh dear - what is his cut these days? Still Mr 10%, or has he self-promoted his cut ?! ( lol ).

Well he is President, and how due to inflation he must be asking 10% cut for him, and 10% bhutto tax.

 

[PK781]

goodness me, when will that rabid pig die?

i can't imagine a worse person occupying that seat!

goddamn army has installed these kanjars on the country