Karachi: Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art Aquaculture Park at Korangi Fish Harbour, Karachi, at an estimated cost of 3 billion rupees. He made the announcement while chairing a high-level meeting on the development of the blue economy in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister stated that the project will cover 120 acres and is to be developed under a public-private partnership framework. The aim is to boost the country's blue economy through sustainable aquaculture. To accelerate the process, he directed the Korangi Fish Harbour Authority to submit a comprehensive execution report within 10 days.

He emphasized the replication of success by proposing to extend the aquaculture model to Balochistan, leveraging its vast coastal belt for sustainable marine farming. In a move aimed at enhancing coordination, the Minister ordered the relocation of the Marine Fisheries Department sub-office to the premises of the Gwadar Port Authority.

In a separate meeting, the Federal Minister also reviewed the progress on the land allotment and lease policy of the Port Qasim Authority. Junaid Anwar Chaudhry reiterated the government's commitment to promoting sustainable marine development, stating that investments in aquaculture and port infrastructure are essential for ensuring food security, increasing exports, and generating employment across coastal regions.