Nov 20

Pakistan’s Minister Visits Hutchison Port in Hong Kong

Pakistan’s Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, recently visited Hutchison Port in Hong Kong, emphasizing Pakistan’s focus on modernizing its maritime sector and enhancing its global competitiveness. The visit underscored the growing partnership between Pakistan and Hutchison Port, a leader in advancing maritime infrastructure.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Vessel Seized Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Apr 13

Vessel Seized Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

In a dramatic turn of events in the Gulf, a vessel has been seized by “regional authorities” between the United Arab Emirates and Iran, maritime security agencies revealed on Saturday.

by Hamza Shahnawaz

Ship not to be allowed leaving without payment: Zaidi

Sep 12

Ports and Shipping

Ship not to be allowed leaving without payment: Zaidi

ISLAMABAD: Ali Haider Zaidi, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs on Sunday said that the standard ship in Karachi would not be allowed to leave without recovering outstanding dues and inspection expenditures. Speaking to media here, he said that the ship was stranded and taken off the shores of Karachi. This is the first ship to […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz

Pakistan detains ship ‘Heng Tong 77’ for unseaworthy

Aug 11

Ports and Shipping

Pakistan detains ship ‘Heng Tong 77’ for unseaworthy

KARACHI: Pakistan on Tuesday detained a cargo ship, which was stuck up at Karachi Seaview beach on July 21, 2021. The government has taken the decision to detain the ship after an inspection found the vessel in defective condition. According to a letter issued by a department of Ministry of Maritime Affairs to the captain […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz

Container scanning charges abolished: Ali Zaidi

Sep 28

Trade & Industry

Container scanning charges abolished: Ali Zaidi

KARACHI: Syed Ali Haider Zaidi, Minister for Maritime Affairs, on Saturday said the container scanning charges has been abolished in order to reduce the cost of the industry. He was addressing the members of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Zaidi said that the terminal operators had been scanning charging at $5 […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz