Key Takeaways
- Pakistan achieves record seafood exports of $568 million in FY 2025–26.
- Chairman Asim Abrar commends the resilience and dedication of fisheries stakeholders.
- Korangi Fish Harbour Authority aims to expand export markets and modernize infrastructure.
The Board of Directors (BoD) chairman of Korangi Fish Harbour Authority, Asim Abrar, has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan’s record-breaking seafood exports amounting to $568 million during the fiscal year 2025–26. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the country's fisheries sector.
In his statement, Abrar highlighted the contributions of various stakeholders including fishermen, exporters, processors, and government departments in achieving this landmark figure. He stated, 'The record seafood exports of US$568 million reflect the resilience, dedication, and hard work of our fishermen, exporters, processors, and all stakeholders associated with Pakistan’s fisheries industry.'
Abrar further emphasized that this success underscores international confidence in Pakistan's seafood products and highlights the country's untapped potential within the blue economy. He noted, 'The Korangi Fish Harbour Authority is committed to transforming our fisheries infrastructure into a modern, hygienic, and internationally compliant system.'
To maintain this positive momentum, Abrar outlined several key areas of focus for the future. These include upgrading fish harbours, improving cold chain facilities, ensuring sustainable fishing practices, and promoting value-added seafood exports. He added, 'Upgrading fish harbours, improving cold chain facilities, ensuring sustainable fishing practices, and promoting value-added seafood exports are essential to maintaining this positive momentum.'
The chairman also stressed the importance of expanding into new export markets, encouraging investment in modern processing facilities, and strengthening collaboration between the government and the private sector. He stated, 'This achievement should serve as a foundation for even greater success. With continued reforms, infrastructure development, and a shared commitment from all stakeholders, I am confident that Pakistan’s seafood exports can cross the US$1 billion mark in the coming years.'
Abrar reaffirmed the Korangi Fish Harbour Authority's commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance export competitiveness, improve the livelihoods of fishing communities, and position Pakistan as a leading global supplier of high-quality seafood. He concluded by emphasizing the need for sustained efforts and collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve these ambitious goals.
The record seafood exports of US$568 million reflect the resilience, dedication, and hard work of our fishermen, exporters, processors, and all stakeholders associated with Pakistan’s fisheries industry.
Asim Abrar, Chairman, Board of Directors, Korangi Fish Harbour Authority
The Korangi Fish Harbour Authority is committed to transforming our fisheries infrastructure into a modern, hygienic, and internationally compliant system.
Asim Abrar, Chairman, Board of Directors, Korangi Fish Harbour Authority
