Pakistan, Iraq Eye Increased Trade, Religious Tourism Through Ferry

Pakistan, Iraq eye increased trade, religious tourism through ferry

KARACHI: Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to strengthen their maritime cooperation by exploring new sea routes after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a ferry service between the port cities of Umm Qasr and Gwadar, Pakistan’s maritime affairs ministry said this week. Islamabad this week granted its first-ever ferry service license to an international operator,

Religious tourism: Pakistan-Iraq ferry service announced

New sea route to Iraq follows Pakistan’s approved ferry links with Iran and GCC countries

Pakistan, Iraq sign MoU for ferry service

Gwadar-Umm Qasr link to promote trade, connect Pakistani pilgrims to Najaf, Karbala.

Pakistan and Iraq launch direct ferry link to boost trade and pilgrimage routes - Profit by Pakistan Today

New maritime corridor between Gwadar and Umm Qasr aims to deepen economic ties, streamline religious tourism, and position Pakistan as a regional ferry hub

Pak-Iraq: Gwadar-Umm Qasr Ferry to Boost Pilgrimage, Trade

In a strategic move to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen regional connectivity, Pakistan and Iraq have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a direct ferry service between Gwadar Port and Umm Qasr Port. The initiative aims to enhance religious tourism and maritime trade between the two countries. The agreement was signed during a meeting in Islamabad between Pakistan’s Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudh…

Pakistan, Iraq to launch ferry service for pilgrims and trade

Pakistan and Iraq have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start a ferry service between Gwadar Port and Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port. The agreement aims to strengthen religious tourism and improve bilateral trade between the two countries. The MoU was signed during a meeting held in Islamabad between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and a three-member delegation from the Iraqi Embassy. The Iraqi delegatio…