Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- Pakistan's maritime sector recorded a historic Rs100 billion ($360 million) profit in 2025, Minister Muhammad Junaid Chaudhry announced. He described the year as transformative, driven by reforms in ports, shipping, fisheries, and human resources. Chaudhry said these initiatives aim to unlock Pakistan's full blue economy potential.

The government finalised the National Maritime Policy to unify shipping, ports, fisheries, and maritime security under a single framework. Additionally, the National Shipping Policy targets expanding the Pakistan-flagged fleet to reduce reliance on foreign carriers. Plans for the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy aim to boost seafood exports to $2 billion annually and generate two ...