Pakistan’s fish and seafood exports have crossed the $500 million mark for the first time in the country’s history, marking a major achievement for the maritime and fisheries sector. Officials credited the milestone to reforms, improved quality standards, and expansion into new international markets. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the...
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UN Biodiversity Treaty Takes Effect, Aims to Protect 30% of Oceans by 2030
A landmark United Nations biodiversity treaty aimed at safeguarding the world’s oceans has officially entered into force on January 17, 2026, marking a breakthrough in global marine conservation efforts. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, the first legally binding treaty to protect aquatic life in international waters—which comprises over two-thirds of the ocean—was finalised...