Overview
- The maritime affairs minister said Saturday that seafood export earnings have passed $500 million for the first time, hitting the fiscal target 46 days early.
- Pakistan gained first‑time access to Russia for fish and seafood, with 16 local companies cleared to export.
- U.S. market access is secured for four more years after NOAA judged Pakistani fisheries "comparable" under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which keeps imports eligible.
- The government plans a 100‑acre processing and export zone at Korangi in Karachi, a $60–80 million project with 20–25 plants, cold storage, blast‑freezing and high‑grade packaging facilities.
- In July–December 2025, exports rose 21.6% in value to $253.24 million, led by frozen fish, shrimp and cuttlefish, while China bought about 59% of total shipments by value.