By Muhammad Faisal
Pakistan’s three major ports—Port Qasim, Gwadar, and Karachi—have earned a total of Rs143.9 billion in the 2024-25 financial year.
This shows how important these ports are for Pakistan’s growing economy, especially as trade continues to increase.
The three ports—Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), and Karachi Port Trust (KPT)—are crucial to the country’s trade and economic health.
Port Qasim: Major Revenue Earner
Port Qasim Authority (PQA) brought in Rs81.15 billion during the financial year. This money came from various sources: Rs45.47 billion from operations, Rs31.22 billion from financial income, and Rs4.47 billion from other sources.
However, the port’s expenses were also significant. It spent Rs7.73 billion, including salaries for its officers and staff, transport expenses for rented vehicles, and costs for maintaining and fueling official vehicles.
Gwadar Port: Smaller Revenue, Growing Potential
Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) earned a total of Rs181 million. The revenue came from port operations, mini-port activities, rentals, and financial receipts.
The port also received a Rs572.97 million grant from the federal government. The total expenditure for GPA was Rs592.71 million, with a large part of it spent on salaries, fuel for machinery, and vehicle maintenance.
Karachi Port: Strong Earnings, Big Expenses
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) collected Rs62.59 billion in total revenue. Of this, Rs50.92 billion came from operating income, Rs11.12 billion from investment income, and Rs550 million from other sources.
The port’s total expenditure was Rs35.28 billion, including operating costs and financing expenses.
The Economic Impact of Port Revenues
Experts say the growing revenue from Pakistan’s ports shows that trade is increasing and that the government has more money to invest in important areas like infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
The money earned from the ports helps the government by adding more funds to the national budget.
Additionally, the success of these ports creates job opportunities for workers in shipping, logistics, warehousing, and other industries connected to maritime trade.
The growth in port revenues is also a sign that Pakistan’s trade facilitation is improving, as more goods are being moved in and out of the country.
Ports as Key to Future Growth
The earnings of Pakistan’s major ports not only reflect a boost in trade but also contribute directly to the nation’s economy.
As trade continues to grow, these ports will play an even bigger role in Pakistan’s economic development and create more jobs for people in related industries.
By Muhammad Faisal
Pakistan’s three major ports—Port Qasim, Gwadar, and Karachi—have earned a total of Rs143.9 billion in the 2024-25 financial year.
This shows how important these ports are for Pakistan’s growing economy, especially as trade continues to increase.
The three ports—Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), and Karachi Port Trust (KPT)—are crucial to the country’s trade and economic health.
Port Qasim: Major Revenue Earner
Port Qasim Authority (PQA) brought in Rs81.15 billion during the financial year. This money came from various sources: Rs45.47 billion from operations, Rs31.22 billion from financial income, and Rs4.47 billion from other sources.
However, the port’s expenses were also significant. It spent Rs7.73 billion, including salaries for its officers and staff, transport expenses for rented vehicles, and costs for maintaining and fueling official vehicles.
Gwadar Port: Smaller Revenue, Growing Potential
Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) earned a total of Rs181 million. The revenue came from port operations, mini-port activities, rentals, and financial receipts.
The port also received a Rs572.97 million grant from the federal government. The total expenditure for GPA was Rs592.71 million, with a large part of it spent on salaries, fuel for machinery, and vehicle maintenance.
Karachi Port: Strong Earnings, Big Expenses
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) collected Rs62.59 billion in total revenue. Of this, Rs50.92 billion came from operating income, Rs11.12 billion from investment income, and Rs550 million from other sources.
The port’s total expenditure was Rs35.28 billion, including operating costs and financing expenses.
The Economic Impact of Port Revenues
Experts say the growing revenue from Pakistan’s ports shows that trade is increasing and that the government has more money to invest in important areas like infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
The money earned from the ports helps the government by adding more funds to the national budget.
Additionally, the success of these ports creates job opportunities for workers in shipping, logistics, warehousing, and other industries connected to maritime trade.
The growth in port revenues is also a sign that Pakistan’s trade facilitation is improving, as more goods are being moved in and out of the country.
Ports as Key to Future Growth
The earnings of Pakistan’s major ports not only reflect a boost in trade but also contribute directly to the nation’s economy.
As trade continues to grow, these ports will play an even bigger role in Pakistan’s economic development and create more jobs for people in related industries.
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