Pakistan’s Maritime Minister Mohammed Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced on Monday that the government would approve the issuance of a shipping license for international maritime transport company Sea Keepers, allowing it to operate a route that connects Pakistan with Iran and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Association (PGCC) countries.
The decision was finalized after a high-level committee meeting, including representatives from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Defense, Foreign Affairs and Interior, along with representatives from the Pakistan National Shipping Company and port authorities.
Chaudhry described the move as a milestone in Pakistan’s national maritime policy, highlighting the strategic importance of strengthening regional ties, religious tourism and economic activity through maritime relations.
The new transport services are expected to serve hundreds of thousands of passengers each year, especially religious pilgrims who travel to Iran and Iraq, as well as workers and tourists heading to PGCC countries.
MNA/IRN