Pakistan’s Govt moves to curb overfishing, promote sustainable Tuna harvesting

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry emphasized his commitment to sustainable fisheries management and responsible tuna harvesting on World Tuna Day, advocating for tuna conservation. He highlighted…

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Pakistan can rise as a regional economic power through maritime reforms: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stated that Pakistan can emerge as a rising regional economic power through bold maritime reforms. Speaking at a seminar titled "The…

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Pakistani seafarers sail on Norwegian ships under new MoU, says Maritime Minister 

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Norway, allowing Pakistani seafarers to serve aboard Norwegian-flagged vessels. Hailing the…

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Maritime Minister announces storage relief at KPT terminals to ease exporters’ burden amid shipment delays

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Sunday announced storage charge waivers of 25 to 50 per cent at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) terminals to facilitate exporters…

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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces the fisheries research centre at Korangi Fish Harbour

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday announced the establishment of a fisheries and aquaculture research centre at the Korangi Fish Harbour Authority (KoFHA) as part…

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Maritime Minister announces 24-year-awaited promotion of 170 KPT security personnel

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the long-awaited promotion of 170 Karachi Port Security Force personnel, during a high-level meeting chaired by the minister, Karachi…

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Rs120m floating jetty will be built at Korangi Fisheries Harbour, says Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced the start of construction on an environmentally efficient floating jetty at the Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority, costing Rs120 million. This…

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Govt unlocks $300m Russian market with 16 approved seafood plants, says Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced on Friday a major breakthrough in Pakistan's fisheries sector, with 16 local seafood processing plants approved for exports to Russia.…

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Pakistan is taking immediate action and pushing for policy changes to control marine pollution

The 6th Marine Pollution Control Board meeting, with participation from DG Ports & Shipping Riazuddin Khan, Chairman KPT Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI (M) S.Bt (Retd) and other key federal…

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Karachi Port advancing as regional trade hub – Minister of Maritime Affairs at KGTL

The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Mr Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Pakistan’s ports into dynamic regional trade hubs, emphasising that the destiny of Karachi Port…

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Maritime Minister urges $10bn rice export target, pledges full support to REAP

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, accompanied by Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed, visited the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) to discuss…

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Maritime Minister creates committee to tackle Port Qasim water issues and outlines maritime growth plan

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry here on Monday announced the formation of a committee to assess the water issues at Port Qasim. The body comprising Port…

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Boskalis marks first successful ROV deployment from its new Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen

‎Boskalis announces the successful first deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from its new Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Aberdeen, following an 18-month development program and an investment of GBP…

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DP World Foundation distributes 17,800 food aid packages across eight countries

DP World Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DP World, has delivered 17,800 essential food supply boxes across eight international locations, supporting approximately 45,000 people. The initiative benefitted approximately 45,000 individuals…

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