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.
Two Pakistan Navy personnel were martyred while patrolling at sea to ensure maritime security, the Navy’s Directorate-General of Public Relations (DGPR) said on Wednesday.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has proposed establishing a Maritime Business Facilitation Centre to bring port-related services for exporters and importers under one roof, aiming to reduce delays and streamline trade procedures.
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Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has launched its IMO-accredited Staff College as a platform for specialised training, seminars and knowledge exchange among maritime professionals, stakeholders and academia.
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The Pakistan Navy has commenced its major maritime exercise SEASPARK-2026 in Karachi, focusing on maritime security, naval combat readiness and multi-domain operations amid an evolving security environment.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has called for stronger links between ports and surrounding cities, emphasizing the importance of port development, maritime infrastructure, jobs, tax revenues, logistics, industrial activity and waterfront regeneration in supporting urban economic growth.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in London on Sunday for a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, scheduled from August 24 to 28.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has called for national unity, economic strength and increased trade to help build a strong, self-reliant and prosperous Pakistan.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced plans to establish a 150-acre automotive processing zone at Port Qasim.
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Pakistan’s largely untapped marine tourism potential could become an important driver of the country’s blue economy, creating opportunities for investment, employment and sustainable development along the Arabian Sea coastline, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan has accelerated the implementation of key CPEC 2.0 projects aimed at strengthening Gwadar Port, maritime infrastructure, coastal development, regional connectivity, and the blue economy.
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Pakistan and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime trade, regional connectivity and logistics cooperation by exploring greater use of Karachi Port, Port Qasim and Gwadar Port as gateways for Kazakh cargo destined for international markets.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Sunday highlighted the vital role of Pakistan’s mangroves in protecting the Arabian Sea coastline, sustaining fisheries and strengthening climate resilience.
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Iran has emphasized the importance of stronger cooperation with Pakistan to address growing security challenges in West Asia, highlighting Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran.
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Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure and ports connectivity development gained further momentum as Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry held discussions with a leading Chinese engineering company regarding railway electrification projects, port logistics infrastructure, smart transportation systems and CPEC-related transport development.
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Pakistan has strongly condemned the Houthi movement’s recent threats against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping linked to the Kingdom through the Red Sea, warning that any hostile action targeting Pakistani-flagged vessels or the country’s maritime interests would be considered a serious threat to national security. The statement comes as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East, increasing concerns over global shipping routes, maritime security, oil transportation, and the stability of international trade.
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