Maritime Current News

Insights, Updates, and Maritime Intelligence

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Maritime Current News

Insights, Updates, and Maritime Intelligence

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Pakistan Maritime News

Pakistan Maritime News covers the latest developments, updates, and insights from Pakistan’s maritime sector. This category reports on shipping, ports and harbors, coastal and marine safety, fisheries and seafood exports, maritime trade and logistics, naval and coast guard activities, blue economy initiatives, and marine environmental issues. It provides timely, accurate, and in-depth coverage of policies, projects, investments, and incidents shaping Pakistan’s maritime landscape, serving industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, and the general public seeking reliable maritime news from Pakistan.

China to invest $800 Million in Pakistan’s Sea-to-Steel Maritime Project at Port Qasim
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China to invest $800 Million in Pakistan’s Sea-to-Steel Maritime Project at Port Qasim

A Chinese firm is set to invest $800 million in Pakistan to implement the Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC) project, which includes a comprehensive sea-to-steel initiative at Port Qasim, along with shipbreaking and maintenance facilities. The investment aims to modernize Pakistan’s maritime and industrial infrastructure, reviving Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) and the Iron Ore and Coal Berth, which has been abandoned for over 12 years.

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Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Acquires Modern MR-II Clean Product Tanker MT. Quetta
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Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Acquires Modern MR-II Clean Product Tanker MT. Quetta

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), the national flag carrier of Pakistan, has announced the successful induction of a modern MR-II clean product tanker, formerly known as MT. Stavanger Poseidon (DWT 49,999, built in 2020),into its managed fleet. The vessel has been renamed MT. Quetta.
This strategic addition reflects PNSC’s ongoing commitment to fleet expansion, portfolio diversification, and strengthening its presence in the international shipping market. MT. Quetta is a technologically advanced vessel, constructed to meet high standards of safety, operational efficiency, and environmental compliance.

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Pakistan Secures $3 Million GEF Funding to Boost Marine Biodiversity and Sustainable Fisheries
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Pakistan Secures $3 Million GEF Funding to Boost Marine Biodiversity and Sustainable Fisheries

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that Pakistan has secured $3 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to conserve marine biodiversity and accelerate a shift toward sustainable and regenerative fisheries management.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the maritime minister said the project titled “Conserving marine biodiversity by accelerating transition to sustainable and regenerative fisheries management practices”, will be executed by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs.

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Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Advocates Sea-to-Steel Green Corridor to Achieve National Steel Self-Sufficiency and Boost Sustainable Shipping
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Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Advocates Sea-to-Steel Green Corridor to Achieve National Steel Self-Sufficiency and Boost Sustainable Shipping

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chaired a high-level review meeting today to accelerate progress on the Sea-to-Steel Initiative at Port Qasim.
The meeting focused on the Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC), a flagship initiative aimed at modernizing industrial operations through port infrastructure upgrades, shipbuilding and recycling facilities, and the establishment of an integrated steel mill.

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Pakistan, Bangladesh Explore Ferry Service and Direct Shipping Line to Strengthen Trade and Tourism
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Pakistan, Bangladesh Explore Ferry Service and Direct Shipping Line to Strengthen Trade and Tourism

Pakistan and Bangladesh are exploring the launch of a ferry service and the establishment of a direct shipping line to enhance bilateral trade and tourism, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.
The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, in Islamabad. The two officials focused on strengthening maritime cooperation and boosting economic ties between the two countries.

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Maritime Security Exercise Sea Guard-26 Culminates at Karachi
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Maritime Security Exercise Sea Guard-26 Culminates at Karachi

Maritime Security Exercise Sea Guard-26 culminated at Karachi with a debrief session. Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz, Chief of Staff, Pakistan Navy, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
During the debrief, representatives of participating organizations were presented with an analytical review of the conduct of the exercise, encompassing various scenarios executed to validate information-sharing and response mechanisms among stakeholders against maritime sector contingencies.

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Pakistan Navy Chief Undertakes Official Visit to Malaysia for Maritime Security Cooperation
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Pakistan Navy Chief Undertakes Official Visit to Malaysia for Maritime Security Cooperation

Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid an official visit to Malaysia, underscoring Pakistan Navy’s commitment to strengthening cooperative maritime security and advancing naval diplomacy in the region. During the visit, the Chief of the Naval Staff held high-level engagements with the leadership of the Royal Malaysian Navy to deepen bilateral naval cooperation.

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Kazakhstan-Pakistan Strategic Partnership Strengthened during President Tokayev’s Visit
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Kazakhstan-Pakistan Strategic Partnership Strengthened during President Tokayev’s Visit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed confidence that the visit of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Islamabad would open new avenues for shared prosperity and strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. President Tokayev’s visit marked the first official state visit by a Kazakh leader to Pakistan in 23 years, with the last visit occurring in 2003. During the visit, both leaders emphasized elevating relations to a strategic partnership, enhancing trade to a targeted $1 billion, deepening regional connectivity, and expanding cooperation across economic, defence, energy, digital, and people-to-people sectors.

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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Urges Inclusion of Ocean Awareness in National Education Curriculum
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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Urges Inclusion of Ocean Awareness in National Education Curriculum

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged integrating ocean awareness into formal education systems and empowering youth as active partners in preserving marine ecosystems.
He expressed these views during a meeting with Minister of State for Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, who called on him and discussed strategies for enhancing marine education, literacy, and youth engagement in sustainable ocean management.

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Pakistan Maritime Minister Calls on AD Ports Group to Review Terminal Cargo Handling Charges at Karachi Port
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Pakistan Maritime Minister Calls on AD Ports Group to Review Terminal Cargo Handling Charges at Karachi Port

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has called on AD Ports Group to rationalise terminal cargo handling charges in a move aimed at making port operations more business-friendly and globally competitive.
The minister shared these remarks during a meeting at his office with a delegation from AD Ports Group, where both sides reviewed the progress of ongoing projects at Karachi Port Trust (KPT). The discussion focused on improving operational efficiency and strengthening the commercial appeal of Pakistan’s port sector.

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Pakistan Navy Takes Command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Task Force 150
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Pakistan Navy Takes Command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Task Force 150

The Pakistan Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a multinational maritime task force, from the Royal Saudi Navy during a change of command ceremony, presided over by U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
Royal Saudi Navy Commodore Fahad S. Al Joaid turned over command to the Pakistan Navy Commodore Muhammad Yasir Tahir.

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Merchant Vessel Collides with Fishing Boat Near Manora Beach, Seven Rescued, Four Missing
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Merchant Vessel Collides with Fishing Boat Near Manora Beach, Seven Rescued, Four Missing

A rescue operation is ongoing after a merchant vessel collided with a fishing boat off Manora Beach in the early hours of Friday, leaving four fishermen missing while seven others were safely rescued.
According to South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza, the incident occurred at around 2am in a channel managed by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT). A civil fishing boat identified as Al-Shahbaz was struck by a merchant vessel named Kang Huan.

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Federal Minister Junaid Chaudhry Advocates Space-Based Monitoring for Maritime Safety and Port Expansion in Pakistan
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Federal Minister Junaid Chaudhry Advocates Space-Based Monitoring for Maritime Safety and Port Expansion in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry highlighted the critical role of advanced space-based monitoring systems in enhancing maritime safety, environmental protection, and port expansion in Pakistan.
During his historic visit to the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) headquarters, the first-ever by a maritime affairs minister, Chaudhry emphasized the strategic use of satellite technology to improve maritime management and environmental response.

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Pakistan Customs Mandates Shipping Fees Based on Official Bank Exchange Rates
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Pakistan Customs Mandates Shipping Fees Based on Official Bank Exchange Rates

Islamabad – Pakistan Customs, operating under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has taken a major step to ensure transparency in the shipping industry by enforcing shipping charges according to official bank exchange rates.
The move effectively ends the long-standing practice of arbitrary and inflated billing by international shipping lines. According to the FBR, all shipping fees are now calculated strictly based on exchange rates provided by authorized commercial banks, in compliance with State Bank of Pakistan regulations.

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PNSC Inaugurates Modern West Wharf Workshop, Strengthening Pakistan’s Maritime Self-Reliance
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PNSC Inaugurates Modern West Wharf Workshop, Strengthening Pakistan’s Maritime Self-Reliance

The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has inaugurated its newly developed West Wharf Workshop, marking a significant step forward in Pakistan’s maritime industry and technical self-sufficiency. The state-of-the-art facility reflects PNSC’s growing industrial capacity and long-term commitment to indigenous ship repair and engineering excellence.

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