Pakistan invites Chinese investment in ports & logistics Published 21 Jul, 2026 10:02am Maritime minister says government committed to transforming the country into a regional transit trade hub
Maritime sector undergoing huge reform drives Updated 06 Jul, 2026 09:02am ISLAMABAD: From modernising ports and digitising customs operations to reviving ship recycling and strengthening...
Marine bunkering: FBR to regulate customs processes at ports Published 12 Jun, 2026 07:21am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to regulate the customs processes for marine bunkering in...
Gwadar Port sees maritime surge after ME crisis, tariff cut Published 26 May, 2026 04:53am ISLAMABAD: Gwadar Port has seen a notable surge in maritime activity following the Middle East crisis and a...
NDMS inks dredging pact with Port Qasim Authority to reduce foreign dependence, save forex Updated 24 May, 2026 08:38am ISLAMABAD: National Dredging and Marine Services (NDMS) signed a dredging agreement with Port Qasim Authority aimed...
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
Maritime trade: PM Shehbaz forms body to assess challenges Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:25am 11-member committee tasked with submitting its recommendations within two days
Foreign ships’ arrivals: Rs107.696bn collected from PQ and Rs573.92m from Gwadar Port, NA told Published 05 Mar, 2026 05:31am ISLAMABAD: The government earned Rs 107.696 billion from 7,850 foreign ships that arrived at Port Qasim in Karachi...
Planning minister vows to transform blue economy into key driver of export-led growth Published 03 Jan, 2026 12:08pm Achieving Pakistan’s vision of $1tn economy will require accelerated export growth, forum told
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...
Chinese assistance sought to bring Gwadar water plant to its full operational capacity Published 09 Oct, 2025 08:27am LAHORE: The Government of Pakistan has decided to seek the assistance of Chinese experts and engineers to bring the...
Pakistan offers ports to Kazakhstan for regional trade Published 09 Sep, 2025 03:14pm Pakistan has urged Kazakhstan to leverage its ports as gateways to South Asia, Central Asia, and the Gulf, offering...
Pakistan plans to use solar to power Gwadar Port Published 27 Aug, 2025 02:18pm Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, on Wednesday said that efforts are underway...
Investment boost: GPA inks LoI with Chinese firm Updated 06 Aug, 2025 09:32am ISLAMABAD: The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), Tuesday, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Chinese firm Xinning...
Gwadar Port Authority to partner with Chinese firm to boost investments Updated 05 Aug, 2025 11:06pm KARACHI: The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) signed on Tuesday a letter of intent (LoI) with Chinese firm Xinning...
Stakeholders told to promote Gwadar trade routes Updated 12 Jul, 2025 09:11am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directed stakeholders to...
Minister urges early commencement of transshipment operations between Gwadar, Persian Gulf Published 11 Jul, 2025 09:28pm Ahsan Iqbal directs stakeholders to promote Gwadar Port’s cost-effective trade routes, available incentives for international businesses
Pakistan’s first National Dredging Company formed Published 09 Jul, 2025 05:48pm Pakistan’s first National Dredging and Marine Services (NDMS) company has been formed in collaboration with Port...
Gwadar Port, GFZA: FBR allows duty, tax-free import of vehicles Updated 04 Feb, 2025 02:24pm ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed duties and taxes-free import of vehicles by concession...
Gwadar development hit by a snag Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am ISLAMABAD: A brewing dispute between the Balochistan government and the New Modern Shipyard project under the Gwadar...
PM directs routing 50pc of public cargo thru Gwadar port Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:44am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to bring 50 percent of country’s public sector sea route cargo...
Soldier martyred, 16 injured in violent mob attack in Gwadar: ISPR Updated 29 Jul, 2024 08:05pm The military's media wing says security forces have displayed extreme restraint to avoid unwarranted civilian casualties despite provocations
Team meets PM: China’s Hengeng constructing $50m slaughterhouse in Gwadar Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:40am ISLAMABAD: A delegation of China’s Hengeng Trading Company, under the leadership of Chairman Zhang Bin met with...
TIP releases report on ‘Right of Access to Information Act’ Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:01am KARACHI: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has released a report on “State of Implementation of Proactive...
10-year celebrations: Planning minister spells out CPEC achievements Updated 23 Jun, 2023 08:53am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has stated that so far, 13...
CPEC turns 10; commemorations next month Published 17 Jun, 2023 06:13am ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to commemorate decade of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) early next...
CPEC projects: Record quantity of cargo lands in Gwadar: minister Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am ISLAMABAD: After the consistent efforts of the federal government, the fruitful results of the China-Pakistan...
Gwadar Port Authority: Senate body informed about ‘two-NOC’ impediment Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs was informed that two NOCs are required ...
GPA announces internship programme for graduates Published 14 Jan, 2023 06:22am QUETTA: Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) on Friday has announced an internship program for fresh graduates to equip the...