Pak Fish Group - PFG

From Policy to Prosperity: Critical Measures for Unlocking Pakistan’s EEZ

Unlocking the Arabian Sea: Pakistan’s $10B & Above Blue Economy

​Pakistan is at a historic maritime crossroads! With the launch of the National Fisheries & Aquaculture Policy (2025–2035), we are pivoting from restrictive "Local Exclusive" rules to a high-growth, investment-driven model.
​The 2025 Pivot
​The government is dismantling the 2021 barriers (S.R.O. 981), re-introducing Regulated Joint Ventures (JVs). This bridges the $10 billion "technology gap" in Zone III (20–200 NM), while strictly protecting local artisanal rights in Zone I.
​Fast-Track Success: SIFC & BOI
​The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and Board of Investment (BOI) provide a "One-Window" framework:
​0% Customs Duty on advanced vessels for Zones (Tuna Long-liners, Squid Jiggers /Persainer for Mesopelagic).
​24-Hour Business Visas for technical experts.
​Guaranteed Repatriation of profits and dividends.
A $10 Billion Industry
​Target: Growing seafood exports from $500M to $10B by 2035.
​Value Addition: Shifting from fishmeal to export-grade fillets and canned goods.
​Jobs: 1 million new opportunities along the Sindh and Balochistan coastlines.
​A Critical Window of Opportunity
​While the policy is finalized, immediate official implementation is vital. To secure our 25,000-ton IOTC Tuna quota and stay ahead of regional competition, the time to establish a presence in Pakistan's EEZ is NOW. Any delay risks losing the "first-mover" advantage and vital foreign capital.

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