An Investigation into DP World and the UAE Dominance of Pakistan’s Container Trade

How the UAE’s Flagship Port Operator Turned Pakistan’s Maritime Lifeline into a Lever of Foreign Power

Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure is the backbone of its integration into global markets, with over 95 percent of the country’s total trade moving by sea. Within this system, the Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT), operated by Dubai based DP World, has become the primary gateway for Pakistan’s containerized trade. While DP World promotes its…