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 […]
Arabian Sea
Pakistan Navy Conducts Rescue Operation, Assists Indian and Indonesian Crew
Pakistan Navy Conducts Rescue Operation in the Arabian Sea and assists Indian and Indonesian crew members in distress. The swift response highlights humanitarian cooperation at sea. The Pakistan Navy Conducts effort shows readiness to respond to emergencies beyond national boundaries. According to security sources, the cargo vessel MV Gautam faced a technical fault while traveling […]
PN rescues 18 foreign crew from distressed vessel in Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy said on Friday it had rescued 18 crew members of a distressed vessel in the North Arabian Sea following a search and rescue operation. The rescued crew included nationals of China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia, who were safely recovered and provided assistance, the statement said. “Pakistan Navy conducted a successful Search […]
Pakistan Navy conducts successful missile firing in Arabian Sea
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy demonstrated its operational readiness and combat capability by successfully conducting a live firing of a surface-to-air missile (SAM) in the north Arabian Sea on Sunday. The exercise highlighted the navy’s ability to engage aerial threats with precision and efficiency. Read More: Pakistan Navy’s first Chinese submarine to enter service next year During […]
Pakistan Navy seizes $3 million hashish in Arabian Sea operation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship YAMAMA, while on a Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) in the Arabian Sea, successfully intercepted 1,500 kilograms of hashish, valued at around 3 million US dollars, the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. The operation highlights the Navy’s continued efforts to curb illicit activities at sea. Read More: Pakistan, Oman conduct naval exercise According […]
PN seizes nearly $3m worth of hashish in Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy has seized 1,500 kilogrammes of hashish worth nearly $3 million during a regional patrol in the Arabian Sea, marking one of its most significant anti-narcotics interceptions this year. In a statement on Sunday, the Navy said Pakistan Navy Ship YAMAMA, while deployed on a Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP), conducted the operation […]
Vanishing Seas
Pakistan’s Arabian Sea, stretching over a thousand kilometres and sustaining more than a million livelihoods, is slipping into crisis. Another warning from WWF-Pakistan, issued ahead of World Fisheries Day, should jolt policymakers out of their long indifference. The organisation has again highlighted the structural failures that have haunted this sector for decades: unregulated fleet expansion, […]
Depression over Arabian Sea moves northwest: PMD
KARACHI — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported on Sunday that a depression over the eastern Arabian Sea has moved northwestwards in the past 12 hours and is now centered about 936 kilometers south-southeast of Karachi and 700 kilometers west-southwest of Mumbai (India). According to PMD’s latest alert, the system is currently positioned over the […]
Depression over Arabian Sea moves northwest
KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that the Depression over the eastern Arabian Sea has moved north-northwestwards over the past 24 hours and is now centered around Latitude 16.40°N and Longitude 70.40°E, approximately 1,004 kilometers south-southeast of Karachi. According to the Met Office’s fourth alert issued on Saturday, the system is currently […]
PNS YARMOOK seizes $972M in drugs in Arabian sea
Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) YARMOOK seized drugs worth $972 million during a major operation in the North Arabian Sea. The ship was part of the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150), which works to maintain maritime security. According to the Pakistan Navy, this success highlights their strong commitment to regional safety and global peace. The […]