KARACHI – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s economy was in a “good spot”, crediting the country’s recent stability to improved macroeconomic indicators and “geopolitical tailwinds”. Speaking virtually at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC-25) in Karachi, Aurangzeb said the combination of economic recovery and strong international partnerships had […]
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Pakistan a ‘natural maritime bridge’ between East and West
KARACHI: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday described Pakistan as a “natural maritime bridge” connecting the East and the West, while inaugurating the second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) at the Expo Centre Karachi. The four-day event, organised under the patronage of the Pakistan Navy and supported by federal and […]
Junaid Anwar unveils five-point strategy to boost Pakistan’s maritime economy
KARACHI – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Saturday announced a comprehensive five-point strategy aimed at transforming Pakistan’s maritime sector and strengthening its role in the national economy. Speaking at the inauguration of Pakistan Maritime Week 2025, the minister said the government’s goal was to position Pakistan as a key player in […]
Pakistan, Iran agree to boost maritime, road and rail connectivity
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance cooperation in the blue economy by expanding maritime, road, and rail connectivity to strengthen regional trade and foster closer people-to-people relations. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Iran’s Minister for Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh. […]