Karachi: The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, on Saturday announced plans to establish a 100-acre seafood processing and export zone at the Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority (KoHFA). The project is estimated to cost USD 80 million and aims to enhance Pakistan’s seafood exports and support the blue economy.
The proposed zone will host modern seafood processing and value-addition facilities, including multi-tenant processing units, large-scale cold storage, packaging facilities, and export terminals. A wastewater treatment plant will also be constructed to ensure environmentally compliant operations.
The project is expected to connect medium- and large-scale seafood processors with international markets by providing modern infrastructure, certification standards, and export logistics. It will focus on value-added seafood products such as fillets, marinated items, breaded seafood, and ready-to-eat options, reducing reliance on raw seafood exports.
Minister Chaudhry said the project could be implemented under a public-private partnership or build-operate-transfer model, where private investors develop and operate the facility while KoHFA retains regulatory oversight. The initiative aligns with Pakistan’s National Blue Economy Policy and Vision 2030 and leverages strategic connectivity to Karachi Port, Port Qasim, and the Korangi Industrial Area.
The seafood export complex is expected to position Pakistan as a regional hub for sustainable, technology-driven seafood processing and strengthen its presence in Gulf, East African, and Asian markets.
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