Islamabad: Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has called for research-based insights to shape policy and promote environmentally responsible maritime development in Pakistan. He was speaking with the President of the National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Vice Admiral retired Ahmed Saeed, in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister emphasized the need for a sustainable maritime vision that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship. He highlighted the importance of integrating the maritime economy into Pakistan’s broader national economic framework. Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed congratulated the Minister on his appointment and reaffirmed the Institute of Maritime Affairs’ full support for the ministry’s initiatives.

Vice Admiral Saeed appreciated the government’s decision to upgrade the Pakistan Marine Academy into a full-fledged maritime university in partnership with the World Maritime University, Sweden. He described this move as a significant step towards enhancing capacity-building and aligning with global standards.

The meeting also discussed key maritime policy areas, including Pakistan’s compliance with international environmental standards such as the International Maritime Organization’s MARPOL Annex-VI regulations on marine pollution.