Karachi: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has initiated a transformative project to modernize the Korangi Fish Harbour to generate over one hundred million dollars in direct and indirect economic activity over the next five years. The initiative, which is a part of Ministry of Maritime Affairs’ commitment to advancing the blue economy, is aimed at revitalizing and modernizing the Korangi Fish Harbour through a series of strategic upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
According to Radio Pakistan, speaking on the occasion, Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, said the project is expected to create more than 3,000 jobs, expand construction, logistics, fish processing, and the fishing sector, besides enhancing seafood processing capacity by fifty percent. The Minister said this strategic move will make a significant contribution to Pakistan’s three hundred seventy-five billion dollars GDP, strengthening the maritime economy and supporting long-term national growth.
Elucidating the salient features of the plan, he said the main part of this transformation is to redesign and to renovate the Fish Auction Hall, which will be upgraded with state-of-the-art facilities to improve efficiency, ensure transparency, and elevate hygiene and handling standards. He said that the renovated hall will meet international food safety and export certification standards, paving the way for expanded global fish exports from Pakistan.
Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the addition of a floating jetty will also be ensured, which will significantly enhance the operational capacity of the harbour. He said the floating jetty will not only facilitate smoother docking and unloading processes, but also cater to a larger volume of fishing vessels, improving overall efficiency and reducing vessel turnaround time.
In addition, the Minister said a comprehensive overhaul of the existing jetty infrastructure is also on the agenda. This includes strengthening the physical structure, improving accessibility, and introducing technology-driven solutions to meet future maritime and fisheries needs. Junaid Anwar Chaudhry also highlighted the critical role of the fisheries sector in strengthening Pakistan’s maritime economy and its substantial potential to drive national development. The Minister also reiterated the government’s dedication to extending similar development models to other harbours and fisheries across Pakistan.