China and Thailand lead Pakistan’s seafood imports as export value surges 20.5% to $489.2 million

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, announced that Pakistan’s seafood exports reached a remarkable USD 489.2 million in the fiscal year 2024–25, marking a 20.5% increase from…

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KPT delegation visits CBD PUNJAB to explore investment and development synergies

A high-level delegation from the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) visited the Central Business District of Punjab (CBD Punjab) to explore collaborative opportunities, discuss investment prospects, and exchange insights on urban…

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Chattogram Port in Bangladesh has set a new record by handling 3,296,067 TEUs in the FY2025

The Chattogram Port, the country’s main seaport, has achieved a record in container handling during the fiscal year 2024-2025, managing 3,296,067 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). This figure marks the highest…

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Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry stresses global partnerships to protect marine ecosystems

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, emphasised the critical need to build strong partnerships with global organisations to safeguard marine ecosystems and effectively address escalating environmental challenges…

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Junaid Anwar unveils plan to expand Gwadar port with new shipping lines, GCC ferry service

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the operational capacity of Gwadar Port by establishing additional shipping lines and launching a new ferry service connecting…

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Extreme heat threatens ocean ecosystems, port communities: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has raised a serious concern about the intensifying threat that extreme heat poses to ocean ecosystems, coastal urban environments, and port-dependent…

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PNSC targets $700 million in freight earnings via fleet expansion, says Maritime Affairs Minister

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is set to generate an estimated $700 million in freight earnings by expanding its cargo fleet to 34 vessels over the next three years. This…

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Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev leads the Uzbek delegation to explore maritime prospects in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, in a telephonic call on Thursday, directed the Transition Management Committee of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to extend facilitation and briefing…

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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry vows maritime reforms to uplift Pakistan’s seafaring community

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening maritime safety, improving working conditions, and creating broader career opportunities for the nation’s seafaring workforce. In…

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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry launches climate-resilient healthcare overhaul at major ports

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has launched a climate-resilient transformation of healthcare infrastructure at Karachi Port Trust Hospital, Port Qasim Medical Center, and Gwadar Port Hospital…

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Pakistan, Uzbekistan to form joint working group to boost maritime, blue economy cooperation

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to form a joint working group to deepening maritime cooperation, with a focus on unlocking the untapped potential of the blue economy, green shipping and…

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Govt-universities collaboration to strengthen maritime education nationwide: Junaid Anwar Chaudhry

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing marine education and fostering a maritime-oriented mindset, particularly among coastal communities in Pakistan. This…

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International confidence rises with the arrival of 20,000 tons of Afghan fertilizer at Gwadar Port

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Saturday welcomed the successful berthing of the second Afghan Transit Trade Ship at Gwadar Port. The vessel, carrying 20,000 metric…

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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs discusses environmental protection measures in Port Qasim

Port Qasim is setting an exemplary standard for environmental efforts, as noted by Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance between development and environmental protection. Compliance…

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