Pakistan and Bangladesh have discussed a shipping framework between PNSC and BSC

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has proposed establishing a formal cooperation framework between the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) to…

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Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry arrives in UK for IMO Assembly, Council elections

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has arrived in the United Kingdom to participate in the 34th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly and the…

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Pakistan announces its first global-standard bunkering service at Karachi Port

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced the launch of standardized bunkering operations at Karachi Port for the first time in Pakistan's history. "The move brings Pakistan’s…

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Gwadar-Oman ferry service approved to boost trade, tourism, announces Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

The Pakistani cabinet has approved the launch of a passenger and cargo ferry service between Pakistan and Oman, a move aimed at strengthening maritime connectivity and boosting bilateral trade and…

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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says Pakistan’s future lies in the sea, calls for sustainable blue growth

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stated on Thursday that Pakistan’s seas, which have long been underutilized, are now at the center of the nation’s economic vision…

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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry seeks stronger maritime ties with Romania to boost the blue economy

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Romanian Ambassador Dr. Dan Stoenescu discussed closer cooperation between Karachi Port and Romania’s Port of Constanța, focusing on logistics integration,…

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Pakistan unveils 100-year “Maritime Century” vision, expands PNSC fleet, and adds more ports

Pakistan plans to establish three new ports and expand the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) fleet. An integrated maritime industrial complex will be built at Port Qasim, incorporating modern shipbuilding,…

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The Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference concluded successfully in Islamabad

The Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference (RTMC-2025) commenced on October 23, 2025, at the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad, bringing together transport ministers from various countries, senior government officials, international delegates,…

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Pakistan and Türkiye discuss joint ventures in shipbuilding, explore the launch of a ferry service

Pakistan and Türkiye have explored new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries and collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations, and shipbreaking.…

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Coastal ecosystems vital for migratory birds, livelihoods: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says that the coastline and marine ecosystems are essential for hundreds of migratory bird species, which support global biodiversity and help…

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Hutchison Ports Pakistan welcomes the largest container vessel in the country’s history

Hutchison Ports Pakistan, the country’s only deep-water container terminal, has berthed the largest vessel in the nation’s history. MSC MICOL, a next-generation container ship measuring 400 metres in length with…

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