Govt to start Ferry Services to exploit potential of blue economy: Minister

MG News | June 28, 2021 at 09:43 AM GMT+05:00

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June 28, 2021: Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi has said Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is planning to start Ferry Services in the country.

In a tweet, he said the Ministry of Maritime Affairs in collaboration PNSC and Karachi Port Trust, is working towards realizing the potential of the country's Blue Economy by promoting business opportunities in the areas of maritime tourism, coastal development, and passenger-cum-cargo ferry service in the country.

He said with a large population and growing needs for regional and international connectivity, Pakistan holds immense potential for operation of 'Ferry Services' from, to, and within Pakistan.

In this regard, PNSC has invited proposals from the investors and operators who intend to run Ferry Services on either domestic or international routes or both.

Radio Pakistan

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