Pakistan announces up to 80% discount on transshipment cargo
- 05-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday announced a unified transshipment incentive package offering concessions of up to 80% at Karachi Port and Port Qasim to reduce cargo handling costs and attract regional shipping traffic. The package, jointly introduced by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Port Qasim Authority (PQA) and […]
Rana Sanaullah claims PML-N secured simple majority in AJK elections 2026
- 03-Aug-2026
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has claimed that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has secured enough seats to form a government in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly after winning a simple majority in the elections. Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad with Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam, […]
Mangroves vital natural shield against shoreline erosion, flooding: Junaid Anwar
- 26-Jul-2026
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Sunday stated that Pakistan is currently the 7th around the globe in mangrove forest area but is improving and likely to rank 4th, due to successful restoration initiatives gaining global recognition. In a message on the occasion of the International Day for the Conservation of the […]
Pakistan imports over 2,000 electric vehicles via Ro-Ro shipping for the first time
- 17-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has imported more than 2,000 electric vehicles (EVs) through a Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s maritime and automotive sectors. The successful arrival of the first-ever Ro-Ro EV shipment reflects the efforts of Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, in promoting modern […]
‘Pakistan’s seafood export hits record $ 568 million’
- 10-Jul-2026
The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs in Pakistan, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has said that Pakistan’s seafood exports reached a record $568million during the 2025-26 fiscal year, In a statement, the federal minister said the increase in seafood exports reflected the government’s efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s blue economy, expand seafood exports and ensure compliance with […]
Pakistan seafood exports hit record $568m in FY2025-26: minister
- 09-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday said Pakistan’s exports of fish and fish products reached a record $568 million during the fiscal year 2025-26. In a statement, the minister said the milestone reflected the government’s commitment to strengthening the blue economy, expanding seafood exports, and ensuring compliance with international […]
NA panel probes BISP after one man's CNIC linked to 5,558 women
- 30-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs on Tuesday raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities worth Rs25 billion and data deficiencies highlighted in the audit report of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), calling for a thorough investigation. The committee met at Parliament House under the chairmanship of Rana Iradat Sharif Khan. During […]
Karachi Port Trust sets new cargo handling record in 138-year history
- 28-Jun-2026
KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has achieved the highest cargo handling volume in its 138-year history, setting a new record by surpassing its previous benchmark of 54.685 million tonnes, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced. The minister described the achievement as a significant milestone for Pakistan’s maritime sector, saying the record […]
SC issues key verdict on government employees’ rights
- 22-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that a government employee acquitted with honour deserves full pay and benefits, ARY News reported. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar wrote the 8-page judgment, according to court records. The court said time spent off duty will count as service if the employee gets an honorable acquittal. It added that departmental action […]
PTI's Barrister Gohar welcomes PM's offer of dialogue
- 22-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: PTI’s Chairman Barrister Gohar has welcomed the prime minister’s offer of dialogue adding that the political talks are the solution of political problems. Talking here PTI leader said that there is the need of political tolerance and dialogu and not confrontation. The opposition party’s leader called for serious beginning of the dialogue. “Ban over […]