A high-level delegation from the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) visited the Central Business District of Punjab (CBD Punjab) to explore collaborative opportunities, discuss investment prospects, and exchange insights on urban development and infrastructure modernisation.
The KPT delegation was led by Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol, KPT Board Trustee, along with Brigadier (Retd.) Younas, General Manager of Administration; Atif Naik, General Manager of Estate Management; and Qasim Khokhar, Secretary. Upon arrival, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Imran Amin, Chief Executive Officer of CBD Punjab, along with Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, COO of CBD Punjab; Riaz Hussain, Executive Director of Technical; Ali Waqar Shah, Director Business Development; Sameer Aftab Sial, Director Architecture & Planning and other senior officials of the authority.
The visit commenced with a detailed briefing session, during which Imran Amin, the CEO of CBD Punjab, introduced the vision, scope, and operational structure of CBD Punjab. He emphasised that CBD Punjab is an autonomous entity operating under the Government of Punjab, with a mandate to revolutionise urban development through sustainable infrastructure, investor facilitation, and economic upliftment.
One of the key highlights of the session was CBD Punjab’s one-window operation model, designed to ensure ease of doing business. The Punjab government underlined its commitment to providing a culturally inclusive, business-friendly, and secure environment for both local and international investors.
Ali Waqar Shah, Director Business Development and Investor Relations, presented a comprehensive overview of CBD Punjab’s journey from inception to its current milestone achievements. He showcased major investment opportunities and ongoing authorities that demonstrate Punjab’s role in transforming its economic landscape and urban architecture.
The KPT delegation expressed strong appreciation for the transparency and efficiency embedded in Punjab’s CBD business model. The guests particularly praised the one-window facilitation system, which they acknowledged as a breakthrough approach in easing investor challenges and ensuring the smooth execution of development projects.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO“CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, said, “CBD Punjab offers a welcoming environment, rich cultural diversity, ease of doing business, promising investment opportunities and a secure, government-baindustry-supported environment, supported by the industry’s best workforce. We are honoured by the visit of the Karachi Port Trust delegation and truly value their encouraging feedback. Their appreciation of our development model reaffirms our commitment to setting new standards in urban transformation and investment facilitation in Pakistan.”
KPT Board Trustee Mr. Faheem ur Rehman Saigol s“aredPunjab’sressions, noting, “CBD Punjab’s business model stands out as one of the most efficient anwe’veestor-friendly frameworks we’ve witnessed in Pakistan. Its streamlined one-window operation significantly reduces obstacles, enabling smooth and timely execution of projects. It truly sets a benchmark for modern urban development across the country.”
The KPTs also shared insights into their ongoing and future initiatives, expressing interest in exploring joint ventures and knowledge-sharing mechanisms to enhance public infrastructure and port-related development further.
The KPT delegation was taken on a guided tour of key CBD Punjab projects, including the Quaid District, CBD Bab District and CBD Route 47. The visitors were shown ongoing development in Punjab’s work, highlighting CBD Punjab’s rapid progress and strategic vision.
