CORPORATE WINDOW: Nurturing Pakistan’s blue economy

Pakistan’s strategic position offers distinct economic benefits, with a 290,000 square kilometre exclusive economic zone and an approximate 1,001km coastline. In the context of the blue economy, a comprehensive range of sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy, shipping, shipbreaking, offshore minerals, tourism, etc., are included.
Pakistan has significant unexploited marine resources that, if properly harnessed, can attract substantial foreign direct investment (FDI). Pakistan’s immense marine resources and strategic location offer substantial potential for economic growth through the blue economy.
The Pakistan Economic Survey 2023–2024 shows growth equivalent to 2.4 per cent of GDP. As per the survey, the agriculture sector registered a progress of 6.25pc, highlighting a significant achievement for food security and price stability.
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