Pakistan Grants First-Ever Ferry Service License for Routes to Iran,

Pakistan approves first-ever ferry licence for routes to Iran, GCC countries

New ferry service is expected to serve hundreds of thousands annually, particularly pilgrims travelling to Iran and Iraq.

Pakistan grants first-ever ferry service license for routes to Iran,

KARACHI: Pakistan has granted its first-ever ferry service license to an international operator, Sea Keepers, for routes connecting Pakistan with Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Pakistani maritime affairs ministry said on Monday. The approval followed a high-level meeting of the licensing committee, comprising officials from maritime affairs, defense,

Pakistan Approves Ferry Service Licence For Iran, GCC Countries - Pakistan Live News

This representational image shows tow ferries at the port of Dover, Britain, April 3, 2022. — Reuters The Ministry of Maritime Affairs on Monday formally approved ferry service licences for routes to Iran and Gulf countries, paving the way for affordable sea travel for passengers. The ferry service will be launched from Karachi and Gwadar, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said, adding that the sea travel would…

Pakistan Approves Ferry Service to Iran, Gulf

In a landmark move to enhance regional maritime connectivity, Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs has granted in-principle approval for a ferry service license, paving the way for direct sea travel routes from Pakistan to Iran and Gulf countries. The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, who termed the decision a historic step toward transforming Pakistan’s maritime sector. He revealed that th…