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Pakistan Grants First-Ever Ferry Service License for Routes to Iran,
- Pakistan has issued its first-ever international ferry license to Sea Keepers for routes connecting Pakistan with Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council countries, according to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
- The ferry service aims to serve hundreds of thousands of passengers annually, particularly religious pilgrims, overseas workers, and tourists, based on the ministry's estimates.
- Initial ferry operations will begin from Karachi and Gwadar ports, using modern vessels that will offer a cost-effective alternative to land and air travel.
- The new ferry service is part of Pakistan's strategy to enhance regional connectivity and boost trade and tourism, highlighting a commitment to its National Maritime Policy.
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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,
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