Islamabad: Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says the country's marine fisheries sector has surged 22 percent in the first half of fiscal year 2025-26, with seafood exports rising to above 122,629 metric tons.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister commented on data released by the Marine Fisheries Department, stating that the performance reflects the growing competitiveness of Pakistan's marine fisheries in global markets. He noted the sustained export momentum throughout the period.

The Minister described fisheries as a vital pillar of the national maritime economy, supporting hundreds of thousands of livelihoods in coastal communities along the Arabian Sea, particularly in Sindh and Balochistan.