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.
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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Pakistan Customs has introduced a series of landmark measures aimed at reducing container congestion at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) and South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT) as Pakistan’s maritime trade experiences a significant rise during July 2026.
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Pakistan’s LNG import costs continue to rise as the country purchases another expensive spot cargo amid prolonged supply disruptions from QatarEnergy, increasing pressure on energy security, power generation costs, and the national LNG import bill.
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Pakistan has invited Chinese companies to expand investment in its ports, logistics, shipping and maritime infrastructure, as the government accelerates efforts to position the country as a leading regional transit trade, logistics and industrial hub.
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Pakistan has reached a significant milestone in its maritime and logistics sector with the successful arrival of M.V. Grande Shanghai, the country’s first Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessel transporting more than 2,000 electric vehicles (EVs) to Karachi Port.
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Pakistan has moved a step closer to transforming the Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) into a degree-awarding institution, a development that could significantly strengthen the country’s maritime education system, support the blue economy, and prepare a globally competitive maritime workforce.
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In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s maritime sector, the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has successfully berthed the LNG carrier S K Resolute under severe monsoon weather, ensuring uninterrupted liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and reinforcing the country’s energy security during peak summer demand.
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The Sindh government has announced a landmark package of reforms aimed at transforming Pakistan’s fisheries sector, strengthening sustainable fishing practices, and improving the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen across the province.
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Pakistan’s seafood industry has reached a historic milestone, with fish and fish preparations exports climbing to a record US$568 million during the fiscal year 2025-26, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global seafood trade and blue economy.
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Karachi Port Trust (KPT) continued to demonstrate strong operational efficiency, handling 224,314 metric tonnes of total cargo during the last 24 hours, according to the Daily Vessel Movement Report released on 06 July 2026.
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