Karachi’s marine tourism poised to drive Pakistan’s blue economy

PSX Update • Aug 12, 2026

Karachi's marine tourism potential could become a key pillar of Pakistan's blue economy, but the sector remains held back by weak infrastructure, limited cruise facilities and poor connectivity, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid A

August 12, 2026 (MLN): Karachi's marine tourism potential could become a key pillar of Pakistan's blue economy, but the sector remains held back by weak infrastructure, limited cruise facilities and poor connectivity, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said at the inauguration of a cruise coastal service. The minister said the government was working to transform Karachi into a moder...