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.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Sunday said the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) had achieved the highest annual cargo handling volume in its 138-year history, describing the milestone as a reflection of growing maritime sector and improved port efficiency.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi discussed enhanced cooperation to address marine pollution and strengthen protection of coastal ecosystems.
The discussion took place during a meeting at the minister’s chamber in the National Assembly, where both sides emphasised closer coordination between federal and provincial institutions on environmental management and maritime sustainability.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday announced the freezing of a proposed 5 percent increase in Karachi Port Trust (KPT) tariffs for fiscal year 2026-27, a move to provide substantial relief to the business community and supporting trade and economic activity.
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The Federal Government has abolished the 18% sales tax on the shipping industry in the 2026-27 budget, a move hailed by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry as a major boost for maritime and logistics sectors.
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A joint intelligence-based anti-smuggling operation conducted by the Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), and the Excise, Taxation & Anti Narcotics Department (South Zone), Balochistan, in coordination with the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC), has resulted in the confiscation of a sizeable liquor consignment in the Gadani area of Balochistan.
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A vessel carrying 73,000 metric tons (MT) of crude oil is scheduled to arrive at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Thursday, marking one of the largest single-commodity shipments expected at Pakistan’s premier seaport this week.
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The first Pakistan Navy Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, has arrived in Karachi and was accorded a traditional naval welcome by Pakistan Navy personnel and senior officers.
The welcoming ceremony was attended by senior Pakistan Navy officials, naval personnel, and families of crew members. Cadets from the Pakistan Naval Academy presented a ceremonial salute to mark the submarine’s arrival.
The Punjab government has officially declared a key stretch of the Indus River as the Punjnad Indus River Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary, a major conservation initiative aimed at protecting Punjab’s largest population of the endangered Indus River dolphin and preserving its vital freshwater habitat.
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Pakistan Customs has formally notified a new off-dock terminal at Hawksbay, Karachi, marking a significant development in the country’s logistics and trade facilitation infrastructure. The terminal will be operated by International Cargo Terminals Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. (ICT), a subsidiary of Denmark-based Scan-Group A/S.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi held a meeting to explore cooperation between the ports and the sports sector.
The discussions focused on expanding the role of maritime and coastal infrastructure beyond trade and logistics to include sports development, youth engagement and environmental awareness.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday urged a fundamental rethink of humanity’s relationship with the oceans, calling for urgent collective action to protect marine resources amid rising environmental pressures.
On World Oceans Day, which this year is observed under the global theme “REIMAGINE: Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean,” Junaid Chaudhry said oceans are not distant ecosystems but life?support systems that shape air, food and climate.
The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has called on the government to place the blue economy at the heart of the Federal Budget 2026-27, stating that Pakistan risks missing a major economic opportunity in a maritime sector capable of generating more than $15 billion annually through exports, investment, employment, fisheries, logistics, tourism and renewable energy.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has warned of an underwater heat emergency in the Arabian Sea and urged urgent climate action to protect coastal communities, fisheries and maritime infrastructure.
In a statement on Climate Day, he emphasized that nature provides countless sustainable solutions to the climate crisis, from ocean depths to mountain peaks. He called for urgent action to protect ecosystems and strengthen environmental resilience worldwide.
Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi and local partners to explore development of a maritime business district on prime Karachi Port Trust (KPT) waterfront land.
Federal Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the MoU was signed between KPT, Saudi Business Council–NAJD Gateway Holding Company, Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Limited (AHDRML), and the Pakistan Corporate Consortium.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday said Pakistan’s maritime sector offered significant investment opportunities in ports, logistics, blue economy initiatives and related infrastructure, citing the country’s strategic location and expanding trade connectivity.
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