Published on, Aug. 28 -- August 28, 2025 12:42 PM

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet by adding two new Aframax tankers, increasing the total number of ships from ten to twelve. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has also set an ambitious target to expand the fleet to twenty ships by the end of this year, marking a significant step in strengthening the national shipping capacity.

Every year, Pakistan pays around $4.6 billion to foreign shipping companies in freight charges. With the addition of these new vessels, the country aims to reduce dependency on international shipping firms and handle rising energy imports more effectively. This move is expected to save valuable foreign exchange and strengthen nati...