Pakistan, May 17 -- Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Saturday announced that the country's exports of fish and fisheries products have surpassed the $500 million mark for the first time, calling it a landmark achievement for the maritime sector and the blue economy.

The minister said the government's target of $500 million for the current fiscal year was reached 46 days before the year-end. He attributed the milestone to government reforms, improved facilitation and expansion into new markets aimed at strengthening the maritime economy and boosting export potential.

Chaudhry praised coordinated efforts by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the Marine Fisheries Department and other stakeholders to ra...