Articles tagged with "Maritime Affairs"

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Karachi Port handles 74,603 metric tons as vessel traffic surges

Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says KPT remains central to Pakistan’s trade and energy supply chain, with 14 vessels berthed and seven ships departing during the latest reporting period.

May 13, 2026

Karachi Port channel dredging to bolster Pakistan's maritime infrastructure

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says that the project will drive higher trade volumes, slash shipping costs, streamline logistics, and fuel national economic growth.

March 18, 2026

Pakistan launches PNSC container ship project at Karachi shipyard

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry inaugurated the project at a steel-cutting ceremony, describing the initiative as a major milestone for the country’s maritime sector.

January 6, 2026

File Photo - Screengrab of Port Qasim on Nov 5, 2025 (X / Ministry of Maritime Affairs)

Pakistan outlines $100 billion maritime plan to build regional hub by 2047

The Pakistani Ministry of Maritime Affairs has developed a comprehensive program to strengthen the country’s Blue Economy with support from the Special Investment Facilitation Council, outlining a long-term plan to make Pakistan a regional maritime hub by 2047.

November 27, 2025