Karachi Port surpasses 2,000 vessel calls after nearly 8 years Published 15 Jun, 2026 11:29am Minister says Karachi Port handled 2,003 ship calls between July 2025 and June 13, 2026
Pakistan plans coastal sports academies under blue economy vision Published 09 Jun, 2026 03:16pm Pakistan plans to establish coastal sports academies and cricket training centres under its blue economy vision,...
Pakistan signs MoU with Saudi, local partners for 140 acre Karachi waterfront development Published 06 Jun, 2026 12:04pm Proposed project to be built on a 140‑acre KPT site on Karachi's MT Khan Road
Maritime minister urges urgent action on Arabian Sea heat crisis Published 05 Jun, 2026 10:50am Says sustained sea temperatures in the Arabian Sea have exceeded the 90th percentile across over 30% of the region
Pakistan invites Kuwait to invest in ports, energy logistics projects Published 21 May, 2026 11:39am Kuwait invited to explore projects linked to the storage and handling of pol products
Pakistan invites Kazakh investment in Gwadar, Karachi Port projects Published 20 May, 2026 10:17am Pakistan's Maritime Minister invited Kazakh investors to explore joint ventures at Pakistani ports, including Gwadar
Pakistan’s seafood exports cross $500mn milestone for first time Published 16 May, 2026 04:22pm Pakistan is expanding its global reach with new markets and a planned $60-80 million seafood processing zone
Pakistan Marine Academy set to gain degree-awarding status, NA bill to be tabled soon Published 14 May, 2026 10:55am A bill to grant degree-awarding status to Pakistan Marine Academy will soon reach the National Assembly
Govt revises Gwadar Port tariff structure to attract greater traffic Updated 11 May, 2026 01:47pm Gwadar Port significantly reduces tariffs, including a 40% cut on transshipment cargo, to attract global traffic and accelerate regional economic growth
Pollution-free ports key to safer navigation, stronger economic growth: minister Published 04 May, 2026 01:49pm Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry reaffirmed on Monday the government’s resolve...
Pakistani seafarers to access Norwegian vessels under new agreement Updated 28 Apr, 2026 11:37am Pakistan and Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the training and certification of Pakistani...
Govt eyes $10bn rice exports, assures support to exporters Published 14 Apr, 2026 01:29pm Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged rice exporters to set an ambitious...
No war-related surcharges on in-transit or alternate route shipments, agents confirm Published 04 Apr, 2026 02:21pm Shipping agents have assured that no war-related surcharges are being imposed on in-transit shipments or shipments...
Port congestion: Govt seeks 30-day plan to clear stuck containers Published 02 Apr, 2026 03:26pm Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday directed port authorities to...
China’s Shandong Xinxu explores investment in Pakistan’s maritime industrial corridor Published 13 Feb, 2026 02:28pm Chinese firm has agreed to submit feasibility study for Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex
Pakistan maritime sector records $360mn profit in 2025 Published 24 Jan, 2026 02:29pm Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Chaudhry outlines the ministry’s annual performance
Pakistan’s seafood export jumps to $253mn in 1HFY26, up 22% Updated 16 Jan, 2026 03:53pm Minister says performance reflects growing competitiveness of Pakistan’s marine fisheries in global markets
Multi-million-dollar makeover planned for Karachi’s Ziarat Hasan Shah Island Published 14 Jan, 2026 04:42pm The project is estimated to cost between $3.6-5.3 million
Pakistan to establish 14,590-acre Port Qasim Industrial Complex Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:02pm The government on Monday rolled out a long-term master plan to establish a Port Industrial Complex at Port Qasim, a...
Ferry terminal inaugurated at Karachi Port Trust Updated 08 Jan, 2026 03:57pm Move described as a 'gateway to economic opportunities, tourism promotion and regional connectivity'
Minister admits power costs, shortages are undermining Pakistan’s fisheries exports Published 02 Jan, 2026 03:09pm Chaudhry says urgent reforms are essential
Chinese group eyes €2bn integrated maritime project at Pakistan’s Port Qasim Updated 18 Dec, 2025 04:22pm If approved, project could represent one of the largest investments in Pakistan’s maritime sector
Pakistan proposes direct feeder lines to cut freight expenses with Malaysia Published 25 Nov, 2025 02:22pm Feeder links could boost Pakistan’s rice exports to Southeast Asia
Karachi Port launches Pakistan’s first standardised bunkering operations Published 18 Nov, 2025 02:40pm Bunkering is the fueling of ships for propulsion and onboard use
Cabinet approves Gwadar-Oman ferry service Updated 14 Nov, 2025 10:26pm Both countries to sign a memorandum of understanding to formalise ferry link
Pakistan constitutes high-level committee to identify sites for new deep-sea ports Published 13 Nov, 2025 02:36pm The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has constituted a high-level, multi-agency committee to identify potential sites...
Govt moves to ease Port Qasim congestion with new unloading, berthing measures Published 08 Nov, 2025 02:18pm The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has directed a series of measures to ease congestion at Port Qasim, including...
Pakistan announces multi-billion upgrade for Gaddani, new Green Ship Yard at Port Qasim Published 06 Nov, 2025 01:52pm Government plans to expand fleet to 30 ships by 2026
Pakistan eyes maritime link with Romania to access European markets, boost blue economy Published 04 Nov, 2025 01:38pm Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has emphasised the need to establish stronger...