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MARITIME STUDY FORUM

PROGRESS REPORT

Prepared by

Tahir Afsar (Manager-HR MSF)

Reviewed by:

Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer (President MSF)

Salman Javed (Director Operations MSF)

Published: September, 2020

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I intend to present the Annual

Report of Maritime Study Forum for the year 2019. I am delighted

to share that MSF has successfully achieved a number of

significant milestones in 2019. In a short period of time, we have

gained the repute of a robust and noteworthy research

organization in the maritime sector. This all happened with the

hard work of our dedicated research team and tireless efforts of

our efficient administration and support staff.

I would like to express gratitude to all worthy individuals and organizations for their continued

support and encouragement. I would also like to appreciate the valuable input rendered by our

honorable Board of Advisors. I also acknowledge the commitment and diligence of my fellow

directors who kept contributing throughout 2019to make Maritime Study Forum a leading

platform for carrying out Maritime Research.

Maritime Study Forum aims to deliver on its commitments as a leading research organization

in the maritime sector with the support of a wide network of alumni and a strong research

team. We look forward to making more contribution through research work by further

engaging academia, media and policy practitioners in the future.

DR.SYED MOHAMMED ANWER

PRESIDENT MARITIME STUDY FORUM

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Maritime Study Forum (MSF) is an Islamabad-based autonomous, non-profit, civil society organization

that aims to bridge the gap between academia and policy-making, and generate policy discourse that

will help in establishing a robust Pakistan Maritime policy. MSF is dedicated to addressing maritime

blindness Pakistan has been suffering from and envisions itself as a leading platform for stakeholders

generating policy oriented discourse on maritime related affairs.

MSF is aimed to generate meaningful dialogue, cutting edge research and human development

through engaging academia, media, civil society, policy practitioners and opinion makers for the

advancement of Pakistan's maritime interests. MSF views Pakistan as a maritime nation whose role in

Asia-Pacific maritime affairs is critical for regional stability and security. Since its inception, Maritime

Study Forum has been very focused at putting efforts to eliminate maritime blindness in Pakistan. In

this regard, MSF has not only produced multiple case studies, reports and research articles but has also

successfully conducted Maritime Schools as well as seminars, roundtables and conferences with the

objective of equipping our academia with a policy perspective on maritime affairs.

MSF social media team is efficiently using Social Media platforms including Facebook, Twitter,

Instagram and whatsapp for keeping its members updated on various local and international news

regarding maritime affairs. We also launched our new interactive website for our users which will keep

a comprehensive record of our activities, news analysis, updated articles and case studies.

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OUTREACH OF MARITIME STUDY FORUM

1. Memoranda of Understanding - MoUs

MSF has signed MoUs with five Universities/Institutions in a bid to explore areas of cooperation in

research & publishing projects and capacity building activities in the maritime sector. These areas

include maritime awareness at policy circles and masses, socio-economic uplift and education of

coastal communities, training, branding of national coastline and associated issues, maritime

tourism, etc. The purpose of these MoUs is to provide a framework to the organizations for

cooperation and coordination with each other in maritime domain.

a. National University of Modern Languages (NUML)

b. Ripha University, Islamabad

c. Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)

d. Karachi University - KU

e. Quaid-e-Azam University – QAU

f. National Institute of Maritime Affairs

g. Cambridge Advisors Network

MM

MOU with IPS MOU with RIPHA

MOU with QAU MOU Signing with NUML MOU Signing Ceremony

with NIMA

MOU with CAN

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 2. Collaborations with Institutes for Joint Research and Publications

Maritime Study Forum has collaborated with the following organizations/institutes during 2019 to share research and media resources in generating maritime awareness in policy circles, masses and other forums and also mutually exchange knowledge and expertise in the field of maritime affairs.

a. Center for International Peace &Stability, CIPS -NUST b. Islamabad Policy Research Institute - IPRI c. Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad - ISSI d. National Institute of Oceanography - NIO e. International Islamic University Islamabad - IIUI f. Ministry of Maritime Affairs i. Ministry of Federal Education & Special Training j. Senate Committee for Maritime Affairs

ISSI NDU

NUST IPRI

PNSC NIO

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3. Collaborations with International Maritime Associations

Maritime Study Forum has established connections with various international maritime

associations for exchange of research articles and publications. These collaborations will

help our young researchers in the maritime sector for carrying out research and analysis

in maritime domain mainly in the areas of maritime security, blue economy, social uplift

of coastal communities, challenges to national coast line, maritime law, oceanography and

maritime tourism. Till now, MSF has joined hands with CMLA – Canadian Maritime Law

Association, Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand, EMLO –European

Maritime Law Organization, WIOMSA – Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association,

Maritime Executive and CMA – Connecticut Maritime Association.

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EVENTS : IN-HOUSE MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES

1. “India’s Maritime Economic Doctrine: Sagar Mala, Fault Lines and Lead for

Pakistan".

On January 28, 2019 a brainstorming session on "India’s Maritime Economic Doctrine:

Sagar Mala, Fault Lines and Lead for Pakistan" was held at the Margalla Golf Club,

Islamabad. The session was attended, among others by academics, experts, researchers

and doctorate students of leading universities.

Pakistan can draw lessons from the Indian maritime doctrine ‘SagarMala’ to cut

the costs and address the fault lines of large scale infrastructure projects to develop

its coastlines and maritime sector. This was the crux of the brainstorming session.

MSF President Dr Syed Mohammad Anwer in his welcome address shed light on the

objectives of holding the session. He said that the main aim of the session was to study

the infrastructure and the port-led development project of SagarMala to find what

lessons Pakistan could draw from India’s experience.

Dr Aneel Salman, a member of MSF Board of Directors, gave a brief overview of the Sagar

Mala Project and potentials of Blue Economy. He pointed out that maritime has largely

been a neglected sector in Pakistan. “Whatever little emphasis given is on the

Group Photo of Participants “Brainstorming Session on Sagarmala” with President MSF

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maritime security, and the economic, environmental and socio-economic aspects of

maritime, which is dubbed as blue economy, have been overlooked,” he added. He

highlighted the environmental, ecological, and other costs, besides discussing the

economic, socio-economic and other benefits of the project.

“SagarMala project was an initiative of the Indian government to promote port-led

direct and indirect development and to provide infrastructure to transport goods to

and from ports quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively,” said by Dartways Consultancy

CEO Zaheerudeen Dar while speaking on the topic “An Insight on Logistics and

Connectivity vis-à-vis SagarMala Project of India”.

After the panelists concluded their talks, the participants were divided into two groups

and each group brainstormed on a given topic. The Group A was given the topic of

Maritime Economy – Blue Economy for the exercise. The Group B was to brainstorm on

Maritime Security and Diplomacy (Blue Diplomacy), which deals with the issues of coastal

management (port, vessel and facility security) and routes security (piracy and

smuggling). Both teams were asked to draw lessons for Pakistan to learn. The

brainstorming exercise was followed by feedback and remarks from the panelists.

2. “Darya Wasi” a Community Support Initiative of Maritime Study Forum

“Darya Wasi” is a Community Support, Uplift and Projection initiative of Maritime Study

Forum. MSF has adopted the Fishermen Community Govt School in Yunasabad under

running the project under Darya Wasi. The children of the Fishermen Community School

presented a tableau on February 7, 2019 as a symbolic presentation of the plight of

coastal fishermen communities that need special attention of the government.

Govt School Yunusabad adopted by MSF Students Celebrating Independence Day

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3. SEMINAR: “Geo-Strategic Importance of Gwadar: Opportunities, Challenges

and Remedies”

On April 8, 2019 International Islamic University Islamabad in collaboration with

Maritime Study Forum (MSF) arranged a one-day seminar on the topic “Strategic

Importance of Gwadar Port for Pakistan: Opportunities, Challenges and Remedies.”

Dr. Azhar Ahmad was invited as the Guest Speaker; he is currently serving as the HoD

of Humanity and Social Sciences Department at Bahria University Islamabad and has

authored a book “Gwadar: Balance in Transition.”

4. Karachi University Students’ Trip to Ormara

Ms. Samina Qureshi, Assistant Professor at the University of Karachi, led a delegation

of 42 students (36 female and 6 male) from the university’s Department of Mass

Communication on a field-trip to Ormara. This trip was facilitated by MSF and its

purpose was to enhance people-to-people contact and provide the students with

hands-on experience as they were keen to hone their skills in the subject of

‘Communication Development’.

It was a first-of-its-kind visit by a student delegation from any university to the

coastline. The delegation visited Hub, Hinglaj Mata, Ormara Cadet College and

Darmaan Jah among other places during this tour.

Group Photo of IIUI Students with Dr.Azhar Ahmad Dr.Khurram delivering the opening lecture

The Panelists of the Conference Audience enjoying the session

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5. SEMINAR: “Introduction to Maritime Studies” by Dr.Syed Mohammed Anwer

The President of MSF, Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, delivered an introductory lecture

on Maritime Studies at NUML University, Islamabad. Dr. Adnan Sarwar Khan, HOD of

the NUML Department of IR, was also present at the seminar.

6. MSF President’s Visit to Karachi and Gadani

President MSF Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer attended the first Darya Wasi Jor arranged

by local fishermen along with Chairman FCS and Chairman Trawler Association at the

sailing centre, Karachi. The objective of the meeting was to understand the issues

faced by the fishing community while carrying out their business.The MSF President

also visited the local school in Younusabad near Karachi. He attended the meeting

with local fishermen of Younusabad and Kakapir villages near Karachi with an aim of

understanding the real issues being faced by fishermen in the area. He visited Gadani

Ship breaking yard and also met with the Chairman Ship-Breakers Association and the

Vice President Meezan Bank. He discussed with them the issues related to the ship

breaking industry at Meezan Bank Head office Karachi.

Students of Karachi University in Oramara Visit to Cadet College Ormara

Group photo of Participants with President MSF The Faculty and Students of NUML University

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7. Lecture by President MSF on Maritime Laws at Shariah and Law Department,

International Islamic University IIUI

MSF President Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer gave an introductory lecture on Maritime and

Laws of the Seas at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). The lecture was

held in the seminar hall of the IIUI's Department of Sharia and Law. In his lecture, Dr. Anwer

introduced the concept of maritime to the participants and elaborated the importance of

law in the maritime realm.

Dr. Mohammed Anwer also encouraged the students to take up those topics as avenues for

research, which are related to maritime so that it may not only help them in their careers

but also help Pakistan in general. MSF's Member BoD, Mr. Salman Javed and IIUI's Chairman

Faculty of Law Dr Aziz ur Rehman were also present on that occasion.

President MSF visited a local School in Yunasabad President MSF attending Darya Wasi Jor

Dr.Syed Mohammed Anwer at IIUI Law Dept Participants of Round Table Conference at IIUI

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8. Brainstorming Session in Collaboration with Ripha University Islamabad on the

Maritime Policy of Pakistan 2015 – SWOT Analysis

Maritime Study Forum (MSF), in collaboration with Riphah Institute of Public Policy

(RIPP), held its first brainstorming session on the Maritime Policy of Pakistan 2015. The

session featured eminent personalities such as President MSF, Dr. Syed Muhammad

Anwer , Director RIPP Dr. Rashid Aftab and Captain Fayyaz who is the Deputy Secretary

of Maritime Affairs in the Ministry of Defence. The session was also attended by MSF's

Member BoD, Salman Javed. Other participants included a research team from Emerging

Policymakers' Institute, several notable teachers and various M. Phil and Ph.D research

students from various eminent universities of Islamabad.

9. MSF – Round Table discussion on Maritime Budget 2019-20 held at MSF

Conference Hall

A round table discussion on Maritime Budget 2019-20 was held at MSF. The discussion

was chaired by President MSF Dr. Syed Mohammad Anwer who was joined by Mr.

Muhammad Saleem Ranjha (Additional Secretary, Board of Investment and Member

BOD, Akhuwat Foundation), Dr. Zahid Asghar (Director School of Economics QAU), Dr.

Talat Anwer (HOD, PIDE School of Public Policy), Dr. Muhammad Iftikhar Ul Husnain

(HOD, Dept. Of Economics COMSATS) and Dr. Aneel Salman (Member BOD, MSF) as

discussants. Other prominent participants included Dr.Khurram Iqbal, Dr. Maleeha, Dr

Rashid Aftab, Mr. Kashif Zaheer and MSF General Secretary Naufil Shahrukh. HOD Media

Sciences SZABIST, Wajid Zulqarnain, Brig. Naveed Ali, Director IPRI, and Senior Govt and

IUCN Consultant Mr. Suhail Awan also joined the discussion.

Brainstorming Session on Maritime Policy at Ripha University President MSF addressing the Participants of Session

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The session started with brief remarks from the MSF President. Then presentation on

the topic was given by Mr. Ammar Alam (Research Associate and Head Economics Desk,

MSF). A detailed case study was also developed on the same topic based upon the points

and inputs given by the participants.

10. MSF Celebrated World Maritime Day

On September 26, 2019 Maritime Study Forum (MSF) celebrated the World Maritime

Day at MSF premises. President MSF Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer was the keynote

speaker at the event. Members BoD MSF, Dr. Azhar Ahmed and Mr. Salman Javed,

were also among the speakers. Members from legal fraternity and civil society also

joined the event.

The MSF President in his address highlighted the importance and potential of

Maritime sector for Pakistan and world at large. He told the audience that there is a

huge potential in commercial activities under shipping, ship breaking, fisheries and

aquaculture. He emphasized investing on professional and human capital in maritime

sector in order to get maximum output for Pakistan.

Dr. Azhar Ahmed spoke on the distinction between maritime and navy and told that

navy is merely part of a larger maritime sector. He described the importance of

maritime affairs on international affairs and their far reaching impact on geopolitics

of the region.

Round Table Conference on Maritime Budget 2020 Research Associate Ammar Giving Presentation

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11. SEMINAR: Importance of Maritime in History and Heritage

October 19, 2019 a delegation of MPhil and PhD Scholars from Punjab University’s

History Dept visited the MSF Head Office in Islamabad. Member BoD Mr.Salman Javed

gave a brief introduction of MSF and its working. The President Maritime Study

Forum, Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer, shared his views about the importance of

Maritime in History and Heritage.The delegation was led by Dr Abdul Basit (AIOU) and

Dr Ghazi from Punjab University.

12. SEMINAR: “Pakistan's Maritime Security: Challenges and Potential”

Maritime Study Forum in collaboration with School of Politics and International Relations

(SPIR), Quaid e Azam University, organized a one-day seminar on “Pakistan's Maritime

Security: Challenges and Potential” on December 04, 2019. The speakers included Dr.

Nazir Hussain, Director SPIR, QaU; Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Professor at SPIR, QAU, Ghalib

Iqbal former ambassador of Pakistan to France; and Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer,

President Maritime Study Forum.

Dr. Azhar and Dr.Anwer speaking to audience MSF Session on World Maritime Day, 2019

Dr.Anwer presenting his book to Dr.Ghazi (PU) Ph.D and M.Phil Scholars from PU History Dept

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The keynote address of the seminar was given by former ambassador Ghalib Iqbal. The

keynote address was about “Implications of Pakistan’s Maritime Blindness”. In the end,

Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer, President Maritime Study Forum, concluded the seminar

with his closing address and thanking remarks. Dr. Anwer emphasized that contrary to

the popular belief, the maritime domain is much larger than merely a pre-dominant

security domain.

13. INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR: “Campaign to Rename WIO to African Ocean”

Maritime Study Forum under the supervision of Dr.Syed Mohammed Anwer officially

launched a campaign for the African Ocean in September 2019. The Campaign was started

with the core objective of reaching out the African Community, diplomatic circles and

other concerned officials for collective effort to reach the desired goal of renaming WIO

to AFRICAN OCEAN. This Campaign is started for renaming of the Western Indian

Ocean to the AFRICAN OCEAN as for all the legal, scientific, historic reasons, it is the

right time to give this Ocean region its true representative name which is AFRICAN

OCEAN. The name African Ocean highlights its significant linkage with the African

continent that has been underplayed for millennia.

The Speakers of the Seminar at SPIR - QAU Ambassador Ghalib Iqbal delivering his Lecture

Group Photo of Speakers with MSF Team Dr. Zafar NawazJaspal sharing his thoughts

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MSF organized an International Seminar on African Ocean on October 30, 2019.The

seminar was attended by representatives of Somalia, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya and

Tanzania. The participants included students of Masters in International Relations, Law,

Media and Marine Sciences. President MSF Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer and Head of

Department (PCS), CIPS (NUST), Dr. Najimdeen Bakare were keynote speakers.

Certificates of participation were distributed among the participants. The speakers

highlighted the importance of Renaming Western Indian Ocean and its impact on the

socio-economic sector of the African Continent.

Students from African Countries in Conference Representatives of Somalia, Kenya and Nigeria

Dr. Bakare of NUST and Dr.Anwer speaking with audience Kenyan students during discussion with Dr.Anwer

Group photo of Participants (International Seminar on Renaming WIO to African Ocean)

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14. SEMINAR

“Projecting Pakistan Maritime Potential through Mainstream and

Alternative Media ( 24th January, 2020)

A one day seminar titled “Projecting Pakistan Maritime Potential through

Mainstream and Alternative Media” was held at Bahria University Karachi

Auditorium in collaboration with NCMPR and NIMA. The seminar aimed at

highlighting the issues and promoting the maritime sector of Pakistan.

15. Delegation from Global Media Association GMA visit to Maritime

Study Forum . Dated: 26th Feb, 2020

On Wednesday, 26th of February, journalists from Global Media Association (GMA)

visited Maritime Study Forum. The guests included Aliya Qaisar (PTV News), Naveed

Satti (Radio Pakistan/Royal News), Javed Ghaffari (Bureau Chief, 7 News), Shazia

Mehboob (Online Journalist), and others. Ms. Reema Shaukat, Senior Media

Coordinator MSF, gave a presentation on introduction, objectives, and work done

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by MSF to the guests. The presentation was followed by an interactive session of

guests with President MSF Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer. The journalists commended

work done by MSF and offered their support in projection of Pakistan’s maritime

potential in mainstream media.

16. Roundtable Conference: "Preserving Freedom of Seas - Post-Pulwama

Challenges and Responses." 9th March, 2020, Islamabad .

On Monday, 09th of March, a roundtable conference was held on Preserving

Freedom of Seas: Post-Pulwama Challenges and Responses. The conference was attended

by guests and participants from academia, policy makers and media. The participants

discussed situation of maritime security of Pakistan during and after the Pakistan-India

standoff in 2019.The guests and participants in the session included Ambassador Ghalib

Iqbal, Prof. Dr. Nazir Hussain (SPIR, QaU), Senator Sitara Ayaz, Dr. Tughral Yamin (CIPS),

Brig. (R) Amir Yaqub (NUST), Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer

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(President MSF), Dr. Khuram Iqbal (Director MSF), Dr. Aneel Salman (Director MSF), Mr.

Salman Javed (Director MSF), Faizan Amir (CASS), Ms. Reema Shaukat (MSF), Saima Aman

Sial (CISS), Dr. Shimail Daud (Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Sadaqat, Asim Raza (PTV), Mr.

Khalid Rahim (Analyst), Mr. Abdullah Khan (PICSS), Dr. Muhammad Khan (IIUI), AVM (R)

Ejaz Malik (Defense Analyst), Mr. Taimur Shamil (PTV World), Syed Muhammad Ali

(Analyst), Mr. Shafiq Ahmed (Media Person), Dr. Rashid Aftab (RIPP).

17. Webinar Session:

Maritime Sector and COVID-19: Impact, Challenges & Responses in a

Post Crises World. Date: Friday, 17th April, 2020 Maritime Study Forum has organized this webinar where experts, policy practitioners, policy makers and legislators discussed the upcoming challenges for Maritime domain in Post Covid-19.

Time: 3:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (10:00 AM GMT)

Moderator: Ayesha Urooj

Presentation by Ammar Alam

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 Experts:

Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer - President Maritime Study Forum.

Dr. Rashid Aftab - HOD Riphah School of Public Policy

Dr. Khurram Iqbal – Associate Lecturer NDU, Member BOD MSF.

Dr. Tughral Yamin – Associate Dean CIPS, NUST

Ambassador Ghalib Iqbal – Member BOA MSF.

Prof. Dr. Nazir Hussain – Dean Social Sciences Quaid -e- Azam University (Keynote).

18. Webinar Session: 10 JULY, 2020

“A Comparative Analysis of Maritime Budget in South Asia &

Maritime Policy of Pakistan - Challenges and Responses”

A webinar was held by Maritime Study Forum on “A Comparative Analysis of Maritime

Budget in South Asia & Maritime Policy of Pakistan - Challenges and Responses”. The

guests and participants in the session included prominent scholars from academia,

media persons and policy makers.

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During the discussion session one of the panelists, Dr. Aneel Salman, Member Board

of Directors Maritime Study Forum, focused on the policy paralysis where we have a

conflict of objective among every succeeding government, and different bodies cannot

work together with other institutions resulting in a stalemate.

The second panelist, Mr. Wajeeh ud Din Ahmad, Logistics and Maritime Entrepreneur,

focused on the range of experiences, not only from South Asia but also from South East

Asia and Latin America, that can help us to formulate our own policy. Dr. Khuram Iqbal,

Member Board of Directors Maritime Study Forum, talked about the important of

generation of a discourse where comparison and contrast is necessary.

The session concluded on emphasis to conduct such events more frequently in order

to spread awareness about the maritime sector and promote a discourse to deal with

the prevailing sea blindness in Pakistan.

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 19. WEBINAR: Evolution of Pakistan's Shipping Policy of 2001, Amendments

of 2019 - Prospects & Challenges.

21 August, 2020: A webinar was held by Maritime Study Forum on “Evolution of

Pakistan's Shipping Policy: Policy of 2001, Amendments of 2019 - Prospects &

Challenges”. The guests and participants in the session included prominent scholars

from academia, media persons and policy makers. The webinar was held keeping in

view the importance of the shipping policy in national economy, trade activities and its

impacts on all other sectors. The webinar is also an effort to bring the focus of policy

makers towards the important aspects of shipping industry and shipping policy which

shouldn’t be left unattended in our national discourse.

This was an interactive session where the panelist that included Commodore (R) Syed

M Obaidullah SI (M)-BOA MSF, Dr Aneel Salman– Member BOD, Maritime Study

Forum, Mr.Khurram Mirza-Executive Director PNSC answered the questions of the

participants. Very pertinent issues were raised during this session that led to an in

depth view of the policy paralysis and policy successes in the country. Commodore

Obaidullah went back into the history and sited the hiccups of the shipping industry.

He further elaborated the positive aspects of the shipping policy of 2001 whose aim

was to attract the private shipping industry. He further talked about the incentives

given in 2001 for the shipping industry but still it was not able to take optimum

advantage out of it. Mr.Khurram Mirza-Executive Director PNSC, answering the

questions of the participants further elaborated that the revisions of the shipping

policy in 2019 augment the shipping policy of 2001.

He stressed on PNC’s operational capacity where PNSC wants to agitate two changes

in the shipping policy, which is to include marine services under the ambit of shipping

policy and to open foreign currency bank account.Afterwards, Dr. Aneel Salman

enlightened the audience with his analysis and expertise on policy making and policy

implementation. He talked about why the shipping policy remained dormant and for

which he gave few reasons that included institutional frictions and the blockades,

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 lacks inclusiveness and vision. The session concluded on emphasis to conduct such

events more frequently in order to spread awareness about the maritime sector. Dr.

Aneel Salman member BOD thanked the experts and participants and congratulated

MSF for deciphering on such a pertinent topic.

20. Webinar on “How to get Pakistan’s Coastal Tourism Industry Up and

Running?”

Maritime Study Forum, an Islamabad based think-tank, organized a webinar on “How to

get Pakistan’s Coastal Tourism Industry Up and Running?” on Friday, September 4.

Prominent scholars from academia, media persons, and policy makers were among

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 guests and participants. The webinar aimed to bring Pakistan's coastal tourism industry

into spotlight and to overcome its issues with sustainable policy options.

According to the presentation by Maritime Study Forum the estimated potential of

coastal tourism in Pakistan amounts around $4-5 billion. However, Pakistan hardly

generates around $50,000 from this industry. According to a survey conducted by

Maritime Study Forum, around 70% of the participants were interested in coastal tourism.

However, most of them had either never experience coastal tourism or had not seen

Pakistan’s coastline beyond Karachi. The presentation concluded on need to take steps

and work on promoting coastal tourism and averting sea blindness.

One of the panelists Air Vice Marshal (R) Ijaz Malik stressed on taking example from

coastal tourism development models of other countries which are exploiting the

potential. In this regard, he suggested UAE model would help Pakistan develop its coast

for a thriving tourism industry.

Ms. Nadia Naqi, anchorperson NewsOne TV, described how Pakistan’s coastal tourism has

remained stagnant through decades. In order to promote coastal tourism, we do not only

need to develop infrastructure on coasts, but also bring about sustainable development

which protects coastal eco-system and environment.

Ms. Naghmana Zafar, Senior Research Associate NIMA, stressed the need to promote

maritime domain awareness among institutions and organizations within the country.

Because in order to address sea blindness in the country not only the common public

needs to be sensitized, but the investors and institutions also need to be sensitized in this

regard.

Mr. Shoaib Ahmed, CEO of Al-Noor Cruise Shipping, emphasized on promoting the

development of local coastal communities in order to promote tourism in the region. The

local culture of coastal communities can act as a great incentive to attract tourists towards

this part of the country. It will also help protect marine environment across the

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coast. For that reason, developing and empowering local communities will help improve

coastal tourism infrastructure in the country.

President Maritime Study Forum, Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer concluded the webinar by

emphasizing the need for promoting maritime awareness in the country. It will not only help

promoting coastal development and tourism, but will also highlight importance of overall

maritime sector in national economy. The webinar concluded with consensus of panelists and

participants on need to promote awareness regarding coastal tourism and stress the decision-

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 makers to take steps to boost the coastal tourism industry. A coastal tourism authority should

also be established in order to manage and promote coastal tourism in the country.

21. WEBINAR: AMAN: Pakistan’s Dynamic Initiative for Peace

Webinar Preliminary Report

Pakistan has always been a responsible state, and its commitment to ‘peaceful existence’ and

desire for regional stability is reflected through its participation in various international peace

keeping missions, Combined Task Forces 150 and 151, various indigenous initiatives and

multilateral exercises like Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and AMAN exercises. AMAN

series of multi-national naval exercises was initiated by Pakistan Navy in 2007. The aim of this

exercise was to enhance naval cooperation, promote regional stability and strengthen

interoperability with regional navies. It also aims to strengthen mutual understanding and areas

of common interests. The significance of AMAN exercises grew with the participation of major

naval powers. It is one of the most important initiatives taken by Pakistan Navy in combating

threats at sea.

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 AMAN exercise, held biennially since 2007, also reflects Pakistan’s desire for peace in the entire

Indian Ocean. This year the 7th AMAN naval drill will be held in February 2021.

AMAN exercise is the harbinger of cooperation that brings different ships, corvettes, aircrafts, and

observers from participant countries closer. This year AMAN exercise will feature ships from

Russia’s Black Sea fleet, as well as NATO member states. It is the first time that Russia and NATO

members are participating in any naval drills jointly after the change of government in USA. This

shows Pakistan’s profound commitment for peace and stability in the region at a time when the

region is being militarized and polarized on lines of major power competition. This naval drill is

also significant because the three maritime giants; the USA, China and Russia are going to be

present on one platform at AMAN.

This year’s brief by Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) Pakistan Navy states the concept

of exercise as to provide common forum for:

a. Information sharing, mutual understanding and identifying areas of common interests for group

analysis and dialogues through lnternational Maritime Conference.

b. Developing and practicing response tactics, techniques and procedures against asymmetric and

traditional threats during sea phase of the exercise.

c. lntermingling of multinationals with depiction of their respective cultures during cultural

shows/food galas.

The focused objectives of the exercise are stated as:

a. Enhance interoperability with regional and extra regional navies thereby acting as a bridge

between the regions.

b. Display united resolve against terrorism and crimes in the maritime domain.

The exercise will be divided into harbour phase and sea phase. The harbour phase will include

different ceremonies, wreath laying at Yadgaar-e-Shuhada, a cultural festival, calls and visits to

friendly ships, a maritime counter-terrorism demo, and an International Maritime Conference

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 (IMC) held at National Center for Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR), Bahria University. While the

sea phase at exercise will include an international fleet review, and various drills and

demonstrations by Pakistan Navy and participant countries’ fleets.

As the region has witnessed the upsurge of polarized naval coalitions, this is the only exercise that

aims to promote cooperation and peace in the entire region. Thus, in order to deliberate upon

Pakistan’s efforts in AMAN and its future maritime prospects, Maritime Study Forum organized a

webinar titled, “AMAN: Pakistan’s Dynamic Initiative for Peace”, on Friday, January 29, 2021. The

webinar was held via Zoom from 03:00 PM – 04:30 PM. The panelists at webinar included

Commodore (R) Syed Mohammed Obaidullah, Member Board of Advisors MSF and Founding

Director National Center for Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR), Dr. Khuram Iqbal, Member Board

of Directors MSF and HOD Department of International Relations, National Defence University,

and Mr. Ejaz Haider, Executive Editor Indus News. The webinar was moderated by Attorney

Muslim Bin Aqeel, Research Associate MSF.

24. Efforts by Maritime Study Forum for Repatriation of Pakistani Stranded for 4 Years at Ship MT Iba in UAE.

Seafarers including one Pakistani have been stranded at the port Ummul Quwain, UAE to be

repatriated back to their homeland after 4 years.The seafarers were abridged of their wages that

amounted to more than $300,000 for the last 4 years which have now been paid after the relevant

authorities took notice. The incident of this lost voyage was covered by BBC Urdu and the

Guardian, reporting the worst kind of humanitarian crisis including a Pakistani marine engineer 52,

namely Riasat Ali stranded onboard for the last 4 years. The matter was initiated by young

Admiralty & Maritime Lawyer Mr. Muslim Bin Aqeel from Pakistan. In his letter to Prime

Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan Niazi, he described the principles of general average to award

the wages held in abeyance illegitimately by the shipping company namely Alco Shipping Services

LLC. Attorney Muslim Bin Aqeel is an Admiralty and Maritime Lawyer of High Courts in Pakistan,

he is also a Research Associate (Legal) at Maritime Study Forum Pakistan and Visiting Faculty

Member of National Defence University Islamabad teaching International Law. The matter was

also highlighted at the PMDU Portal System, a very efficient service introduced by the PTI

government that kept track of all the progress during this time. The stranded seafarer is likely to

return by repatriation within a month as per D.G Ports and Shipping Karachi. The authorities are

in liaison with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Office Pakistan,

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Consul General UAE, and Government of UAE. The Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mr. Shah

Mahmood Qureshi is also on his visit to UAE from 17-19 April. Pakistan and the UAE enjoy strong

fraternal ties, rooted deep in common faith, shared history and values. Mr. Muslim Bin Aqeel, the

young admiralty lawyer who initiated this case is satisfied with the performance of the government

and is thankful to the Prime Minister and his government for the expeditious and timely action in

case of this maritime agony. The incident of this odyssey at sea came at the sight in the first week

of February 2021, by Mr. Muslim Bin Aqeel (Admiralty & Maritime Lawyer). The reports of

BBC and The Guardian were indeed shocking, and the incidence was the worst kind of

humanitarian crisis at sea in wake of pandemic Covid 19.

It had been observed earlier that the ship ( 2 ) abandonment increased many folds during the

pandemic in South Asia as per reports of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The

shipping company (Alco Shipping Services LLC) was blacklisted from other countries too for

stranding the seafarers which raised concerns about the life of Pakistani citizen onboard too.

Pakistan being responsible maritime state immediately the letter was written to the Hon’ble Prime

Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan Niazi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Maritime

Affairs.

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25. WEBINAR: THE OCEAN Life, Livelihood and Sustainability Opportunities

and Challenges for Pakistan

Mapping and development of strategic human and natural resources in the maritime sector is the

need of the hour to sow the seeds of blue economic revolution in Pakistan.

This was the crux of the views expressed by maritime policy experts and marine scientists at a

webinar titled ‘The Ocean: Life, Livelihood and Sustainability – Opportunities and Challenges for

Pakistan’, which was organized on the eve of World Oceans Day 2021 by Institute of Policy Studies

(IPS) in collaboration with Maritime Study Forum (MSF), National Institute of Maritime Affairs

(NIMA), Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), and University of Karachi.

The webinar was chaired by Ambassador (R) Syed Abrar Hussain, IPS’ Vice Chairman and addressed

by Dr. Azhar Ahmad, Associate Professor, Bahria University, Dr. Nuzhat Khan, former Director

General, National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Nisar A. Memon, technocrat and former

Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Water Resources, Dr. Asma Tabassum, Manager

ORIC, Karachi University, Naghmana Zafar, Senior Research Fellow, NIMA, Naufil Shahrukh, GM

Operations, IPS and General secretary, Maritime Study Forum (MSF), while Commander Moeed,

Lt. Cdr. Imran, and Lt. Jameel represented the PMSA. The session was moderated by Hafiz

Inamullah Khan, Deputy Manager Outreach at IPS.

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MARITIME SUMMER AND WINTER SCHOOLS

MSF seeks to shine a spotlight on the maritime domain of Pakistan in public discourse via its

Maritime Schools’ initiative; Maritime Summer School and Maritime Winter School. The

aim of these Maritime Schools is to bring the maritime issues in the spotlight and to

formulate solutions by promoting exchange of ideas among the participants and experts.

Maritime schools are themed along five topics which included: Understanding Maritime,

Policy Design and Analytics, Maritime Economy and Industry, Security and Diplomacy, and

Socio Economic Factors of Coastal Community. The sessions of Maritime Schools 2019

included lectures, simulation exercises and exposure visits to important sites, organizations

and institutes in order to develop understanding regarding maritime issues among the

participants. The Maritime Schools also provided an opportunity to the participants coming

from different professional spheres to interact and provide solutions for the maritime sector

through their research in the field.

MSF successfully conducted its first Winter School MWS18from 23-27 December, 2018 in

Karachi. Our second cohort Maritime Summer School 2019 (MSS 19) was held in Islamabad

from 4-9 August, 2019 and our latest venture Maritime Winter School (MSW20) concluded

in Bahria University Karachi Campus from 20-24 January, 2020 in collaboration with NIMA

and NCMPR Karachi.

1. Maritime Winter School – MWS18 The first Maritime Winter School was jointly organized by Maritime Study Forum

(MSF) and Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Islamabad, and National Institute of

Maritime Affairs (NIMA) at Bahria University, Karachi Campus from 23 rd December

2018 to 27th December 2018.

A session during second day of Maritime Winter School – MWS18

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 It was a 5-day School in which interactive sessions were conducted in order to

enlighten the participants about Maritime domain which includes Maritime Economy and Policy, Marine Resources, Sciences and Hydrography, Maritime Security and Diplomacy. Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer, Dr.Aneel Salman, Dr.Masood Khattak and Mr.Khurram were among the keynote speakers.

Dr. Masood Khattak also delivered a presentation to the participants of the

Maritime Winter School who were taken to different locations for visits. The

participants were taken to Karachi Port Trust, Karachi Fisheries, Pakistan

International Container Terminal, National Institute of Oceanography. Capt. (R)

Jamil Ahmed Khan, Member National Assembly and the Parliamentary Secretary

for Maritime Affairs, was the chief guest of the closing ceremony. The ceremony

concluded with the distribution of mementos and certificates to the workshop

participants by the chief guest.

Group Photo of Participants, MWS18 with President MSF at Naval Museum Karachi

Dr.Syed Mohammed Anwer presenting memento to Chief Guest Capt (R) Jamil Ahmed Khan

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 2. Maritime Summer School – MSS19

To address the shortcomings in national maritime policy and the issue of “sea blindness”, Cohort-II of Maritime School sought to bring the maritime domain of Pakistan in public discourse. The aim of Maritime Summer School 2019 (MSS19) was to bring the maritime issues in the spotlight and to formulate solutions by promoting exchange of ideas among the participants and experts.

MSS19 was themed along five topics, which included: Understanding Maritime,

Policy Design and Analytics, Maritime Economy and Industry, Security and

Diplomacy, and Socio Economic Factors of Coastal Community. The sessions of the

Maritime Summer School 2019 included lectures, simulation exercises and

exposure visits to important institutions in order to equip the participants with

required knowledge on maritime.

Group Photo of Participants MSS19 with President MSF

Group Photo of MSS19 Participants at NHQ Exposure Visit

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 The Day 1 was about Understanding Maritime. The Day 2 was themed on Policy

Design and Analytics, and included a visit to the Centre of International Peace and

Stability, NUST. The Day 3 was themed on Maritime Economy and Industry and

included a visit to Islamabad Policy Research Institute. The Day 4 included

Maritime Security and Diplomacy and included a seminar on “Maritime

Diplomacy in Modern World” at IPS, as well as a visit to the Naval Headquarters.

The fifth and last day was themed on Socio-Economic Factors of Coastal

Communities. The Maritime Summer School 2019 finished on the closing

ceremony held on the last day of the school.

Mr. Sheharyar Afridi, Federal Minister for Narcotics and Minister of State for

SAFRON, graced the occasion as chief guest. Mr. Sheharyar Afridi put stress on

using forums like Maritime Summer School to promote national harmony and to

build confidence and resolve within young scholars in order to make Pakistan a

prosperous nation. Two parliamentarians namely Ms. Wajiha Qamar and Ms.

Uzma Riaz Jadoon also attended the Summer School and graced the occasion with

their presence.

President MSF presenting shield to Chief Guest Mr. Shehryar Afridi (Minister for Narcotics)

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 3. Maritime Winter School – MWS20

The 3rd maritime school – Maritime Winter School 2020 – was organized by

Maritime Study Forum to highlight potentials and challenges in the maritime

sector of Pakistan for practitioners, academics and students in the field.

The Maritime Winter School 2020 was held in collaboration with National Institute

of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) and National Centre for Maritime Policy Research

(NCMPR) at Bahria University Karachi Campus. The school featured themes on

Understanding Maritime, Maritime Economy and Policy, Marine Resources,

Sciences and Hydrography, Maritime Security and Diplomacy, and Media and

Maritime.

Dr. Syed M. Anwer, President Maritime Study Forum, gave a welcome address

to all the participants and guests of the winter school on the first day . Rear

Admiral (R) Mukhtar Khan Jadoon, Director General Bahria University, gave the

overview of Maritime Study forum and its significance.

Group Photo: Participants MWS20 with President MSF & DG Bahria University – Karachi Campus

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 The Winter School also included field visits to Karachi Port Trust, Pakistan Maritime

Security Agency, South Asia Port Terminal, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation,

Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works, Goth Haji Alano in Hub, and Gadani Ship

Breaking Yard. The Maritime Winter School 2020 gathered speakers and experts

from across Pakistan as well as participants from various fields including law,

public policy, international relations and marine sciences.

The Closing Ceremony of the Maritime Winter School MWS20 was held in Fatima

Jinnah hall at Bahria University Karachi Campus. Chairperson Senate’s Standing

Committee on Maritime Affairs Ms. Nuzhat Sadiq graced the occasion as Chief

Guest. In her address, Senator Nuzhat appreciated Maritime Study Forum’s effort

in conducting the week-long Maritime School to impart awareness regarding the

scope and issues of maritime among academics, practitioners and students. She

also congratulated the participants on completing the Maritime Winter School

2020 and advised them to work for their goals with dedication in order to achieve

them for the betterment of their own selves, their families and for the society. The

ceremony concluded with the distribution of mementos and certificates to the

workshop participants by the chief guest.

Group Photo: Participants MWS20 with Chief Guest Senator Nuzhat Sadiq

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Meeting with Honourable Minister for Maritime Affairs

Member Board of Directors MSF, Mr. Salman Javed called upon Federal Minister for Maritime

Affairs, Mr. Ali Haider Zaidi. Mr. Salman Javed was leading the delegation of MSF, which

included Ms. Reema Shaukat, Mr. Tahir Khan and Mr. Syed Abdullah Anwer.

The team introduced the efforts of MSF that has been carried out so far and the areas upon

which the institute is working. Team MSF also presented the minister with all the publications

of MSF, which included journal of MSF and also the most recent publication "The Manual of

Maritime Laws" compiled by Mr. Baber Ali Bhatti and Mr. Syed Abdullah Anwer.

Honorable Minister was very forthcoming. He appreciated the efforts and ensured his full

support for the institute.

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RESEARCH WORK, CASE STUDIES AND PUBLICATIONS

1. Published Case Studies:

a. African Ocean: A case for renaming the WIO Historic, Legal & Scientific Perspective by Dr.Syed Mohammed Anwer(President MSF)

This case study takes into consideration the

legal, scientific and historic reasons to give

“Western Indian Ocean” its true representative

name which is African Ocean.

b. “An Overview of Project Sagar Mala” by Jawad Falak and AbdurRehman

The Sagar Mala project is an initiative of India

to promote port-led direct and indirect

development and to provide infrastructure to

transport goods to and from ports quickly,

efficiently and cost-effectively. Pakistan should

learn lesson from this endeavor and takes

measures to address bottlenecks impeding its

growth. The Sagarmala project is different than

CPEC which is primarily an energy project.

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c. “Prospect of Maritime Economy for Pakistan” by Muhammad Ammar Alam

This booklet aims to present the real situation

of Pakistan’s marine economy in detail along

with issues hindering its way towards progress.

The case study will enlighten the readers about

the potential of marine economy of Pakistan

and how we can optimally use it. Moreover the

prime aim behind conducting research and

publishing this study is to create awareness

among the general populace about marine

economy and its benefits so as to eliminate the

sea blindness quagmire the country has

currently fallen into.

d. Ballast water Management System By Mr. Khurram Mirza (Executive Director – PNSC)

Ballast water is essential to control trim, list, draft, stability or stresses of the ship. However, it may contain aquatic organisms or pathogens, which, if introduced into the sea including estuaries, or into fresh water courses, may create hazards to the environment and impair biological diversity. This case study gives detailed account of International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments.

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 e. Towards Blue Growth – A

Sustainable Ocean-led Development Paradigm (SODP) for Pakistan by Dr.Aneel Salman and Jaweria Abbasi

The long-term development of Pakistan has been laid down in the government’s Vision 2025 document which underlines the move towards sustainable development of the economy and society. This paper attempts to offer a Sustainable Ocean-led Development Paradigm (SODP) specific to the case of Pakistan building from contemporary comparative examples. Subsequently, the study will look into the applicability of this construct within the normative context of the country and the challenges that will need to overcome.

f. Shipbreaking Industry of Pakistan: Problems & Prospects by Nida Hameed

In 1980s Shipbreaking and Recycling Industries played a significant economic role in Pakistan, supplying a substantial quantity of Rerollable Scrap steel for the Iron and Steel industries. In addition, Pakistan’s Shipbreaking Industry has paid around Rs 5-12 billion taxes each year to the federal and the provincial governments. Unfortunately, for last two decades inconsistent policies of the governments, hasty changes in duty and other taxes on the import of vessels for scrap and, most of all, a general negligence towards Shipbreaking Industry have badly affected work at Gadani. Once Pakistan was the hub of Shipbreaking Industry in the world. However, competition from other two South Asian shipbreaking yards in Alang (India) and Chittagong (Bangladesh) has also curtailed its substantial output. Pakistan must give high priority to the Shipbreaking Industry and regain its past glory.

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g. Evolution of Pakistan's Merchant

Marine Policy - Amendments of

2019 - Prospects and Challenges

Written by: Ayesha Urooj (@Aisha Urooj)

This is the case study on policy development in

the shipping sector in Pakistan. It presents a

timeline of historical developments since

1947, a comparison of first and subsequent

merchant marine policies, and future

recommendations.

h. Cruise Industry and Covid19

Written by Mr. Ammar Alam and Miss

Ayesha Urooj

This study attempts to explore the future of

cruise line industry in a post COVID-19 world

amid all these emerging factors governed by

new maritime policies as mentioned above. The

case study uses a primary research

methodology; collecting data from different

recorded international incidents that happened

on ships and ports.

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i. Understanding the Law of Armed

Conflict at Sea in the 21st Century (

By Tuba Azeem)

Few aspects have the interests in warfare

treated as inadequate as the law of armed

conflict at sea. It is because many scholars

dismiss the relevance of such debate and

glorify the literature of land battles instead.

This paper seeks to map out past maritime

battles that inspired the codification

process. It guides through how the

deployment of paramilitary and grey zone

merchant vessels is questioning the

changing role of navies and making it

difficult to determine the existence of

international armed conflict.

j. Mission Impossible

Transforming to Blue Economy

By Dr.Aneel Salman & Amjad Ali

This paper attempts to compute the Gross

Marine Product (GMP) of Pakistan and

construct a framework for ocean led

economic growth specific to the case of

Pakistan building from comparative

examples. Subsequently we look into the

applicability of such framework within the

national accounting system in Pakistan and

the potential challenges faced in this

transition

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2. Maritime Journal Published by MSF

Maritime Policy Review, Vol-1, No-1

By the Grace of Allah, Maritime Study Forum is able to launch

the first issue of Maritime Policy Review, a bi-annual

Research Journal in Pakistan, which aims to provide a

platform for researchers doing genuine research in maritime

domain.

We believe Pakistan, being an ocean-facing country, can

make the most of its maritime resources and use this

potential to expedite its economic growth provided our

policy makers, legislators and other stakeholders are aware

of the importance of marine resources and sensitized to the

issues being faced by communities living on the far-stretched

coastal belt along the Arabian Sea.

There are total seven articles, excluding a case review and a report review, presented in the first

issue of Maritime Policy Review. The articles are well thought out and have touched upon relevant

issues Pakistan is facing in the maritime sector.

Articles and Name of Authors Sr No. Maritime Security: Challenges and Responses

Rear Admiral (Retd) Pervaiz Asghar HI (M)By

1

al Implications of India’s Expansion in IOR ByRegion

Mustansar Hussain Taseer & Dr. Summar Iqbal Babar

2

essonsL –Implications of Pakstan’s Maritime Blindness *

By Ambassador (R) Ghalib Iqbalfrom China’s Maritime Strategy*

3

Nida Hameed & Ayesha UroojIndia & Pakista By Plight of Fishermen Imprisoned in 4

The Economics of Fisheries By Muhammad Saad 5

Coastal Tourism and the Threat of Climate Change

By Mohammad Ammar Alam

6

irStep towards Cleaner A –IMO 2020

Muhammad Sarfaraz Alam

7

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Maritime Policy Review, Vol-1, No-2

Maritime Study Forum has launched the second issue of

Maritime Policy Review, a bi-annual Research Journal in

Pakistan, which aims to provide a platform for

researchers carrying out genuine research in maritime

domain. Pakistan being a sea-facing country can make the

most of its maritime resources and use this potential to

expedite its economic growth provided our policy makers,

legislators and other stakeholders are aware of the

importance of marine resources and sensitized to the

issues being faced by communities living on the far

stretched coastal belt along the Arabian Sea.There are

total five articles presented in the second issue of

Maritime Policy Review.

Articles and Name of Authors Sr No.

e SocietyMission Possible: Transforming to Blu

Dr. Aneel Salman, Amjad Ali

1

Pakistan’s Maritime Strategic Thinking: A Critical Appraisal

Summar Iqbal Babar, Daniyal Habib

2

Examining Security Challenges in the Indian Ocean and Need for Regional

Maritime Cooperation

Hassan Baber Ali Bhatti, Haseeb

3

Economic Analysis of Pakistan’s Shipping Policy

Muhammad Ammar Alam

4

hina Cooperation: A Maritime Dimension of C-nd PakPak Rivalry a-Indo

the Strategic Triangle

Asia Maqsood

5

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3. Published Monitors and Newsletters

Maritime Study Forum regularly publishes monthly monitors and newsletters to review

local and international news in the maritime sector. It covers the areas of security and

diplomacy, maritime economy, maritime environment, coastal development and maritime

law & policy. During the past year, thirteen monitors and six newsletters have been

published.

Website Link for MSF Monitors.

https://www.maritimestudyforum.org/periodicals/#msf-monitor

Website Link for MSF Newsletters.

https://www.maritimestudyforum.org/periodicals/#msf-newsletter

https://www.maritimestudyforum.org/periodicals/#msf-monitor

https://www.maritimestudyforum.org/periodicals/#msf-newsletter

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4. Articles and News Analysis

The MSF research team published articles and news analysis on regular basis. These

articles and news analysis covers following themes of the maritime sector:

No. Article Name and Author Published

Date Medium

1

Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP):

Pakistan Navy Preserving Freedom of Seas

By Sohail A. Azmie

01-Feb-2019 MSF Website

2

Impending Crises in Oman: The Way Forward

By Salman Javed

01-May-2019 MSF Website

3

India’s Obsession with Sea-based Deterrence

By Sohail A. Azmie

28-May-2019 MSF Website

4

Prospects of Maritime Economy for Pakistan

By Muhammad Ammar Alam

28-Aug-2019 MSF Website

5

How Ports fit into World Economy

By Muhammad Saad

02-Sep-2019 MSF Website

6

The Strait of Hormuz and India’s vulnerabilities

By Babar Ali Bhatti

05-Oct-2019

MSF Website

8 Coastal Tourism – Untapped Treasure of Pakistan

By Nida Hameed 7-Dec-19 MSF Website

9 Gwadar port — emblem of prosperous Pak-China

relations By Hafiz Inam 7-Dec-19 MSF Website

10 Pakistan in War with Global Maritime Drug

Trafficking By Jawad Falak 31-Dec-19 MSF Website

11 US-Iran crisis:What next?

By Sohail A Azmie 9-Jan-19 MSF Website

https://www.maritimestudyforum.org/coastal-tourism-untapped-treasure-of-pakistan/

https://www.maritimestudyforum.org/coastal-tourism-untapped-treasure-of-pakistan/

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Date Medium

12

Sir Creek Dispute Ails Indian & Pakistani

Fishermen

By Nida Hameed

29-Jan-19 MSF Website

13 Pakistan’s Naval Security Apparatus Countering

Piracy By Babar Ali Bhatti 29-Jan-20 MSF Website

14 New Developments Shaping Naval Strategy of

Pakistan By Shazia Habib 29-Jan-20 MSF Website

15 New Developments Shaping Naval Strategy of

Pakistan By Sohail A Azmie 1-Feb-20 MSF Website

16 How can Pakistan exploit IOR potential?

By Babar Ali Bhatti 16-Mar-20 MSF Website

17

Ports and Their Importance for Pakistan

By Babar Ali Bhatti

22-Mar-19 MSF Website

18 Understanding the Eastern Coast of Pakistan

By Muneeb Salman 27-Mar-20 MSF Website

19 A Year of Blue Economy & Our Preparedness

By Ammar Alam 25-Mar-20 MSF Website

20 Corona Virus Impacting Global Supply Chain

By Ammar Alam 30-Mar-20 MSF Website

21 Spread of COVID-19 in Coastal Communities:

Preventive Policy Success Depends upon

Normative Behaviors By Ayesha Arooj

31-Mar-2020 MSF Website

22 Islands of Pakistan – An Unexplored Picturesque

Treasure By Hafiz Inam

3-Apr-2020

MSF Website

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Date Medium

23 Understanding the Western Coast of Pakistan

By Muneeb Salman And Shazia Habib

18-Apr-2020

MSF Website

24 An In- Depth Analysis: Covid-19 repercussions on

global cruise industry

By Ammar Alam And Ayesha Arooj

23-Apr-2020

MSF Website

25 Changing Role of Navies amid Covid-19 Pandemic

By Muneeb Salman

21-Jun-2020

MSF Website

26 Combating non-conventional threats at Sea: Need for a Dynamic Response by Pakistan

By Shazia Habib

MSF Website

27 Supply Chain Management After Covid-19

Author: Muhammad Ammar Alam

27-Jun-20

MSF Website

28 Drowning Stability in South Asia – A Maritime

Dimension, By Suffian Ullah

06-Jul-20

MSF Website

29 Shipping in Pakistan – A Review of Policies, Organizations and Management,

Author: Ayesha Urooj

23-Jul-20

MSF Website

30 Sustainable Fisheries Policies; Is Pakistan Keeping Pace with the Rest of the World

Author: Ayesha Urooj

04-Aug-20

MSF Website

31 The Technological Changes in the World of Shipping

and Logistics


10-Aug-2020 MSF Website

32

Cyber Security and Maritime Operations

By Baber Ali Bhatti

November 9,

2020

Daily Times

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33

Maritime Environment and Oil spillage:

Legality and Regimes

By: Muslim bin Aqeel

November 9,

2020

MSF Website

34

New Charter for Charter Parties


November

23, 2020

MSF Website

35

Maritime Cooperation from the lens of

Globalization


Dec 7, 2020 MSF Website

36

Plight of local fishermen at Pakistan’s Coastal

areas

By Ammar Alam

Unpublished External Source

37

Assessing the potential of Coastal Tourism in

Pakistan

By: Muhammad Ammar Alam

November

5, 2020

MSF Website

38

CPEC and Gwadar Port: A Maritime

Perspective

By: Muhammad Muneeb Salman

November 5,

2020 MSF Website

39

Post Galwan Crisis and Sino-Indian conflict in

IOR

By Shazia Habib

November 11,

2020

MSF Website

40

Indo-French Cooperation and the Indian

Ocean’s Militarization

By: Shazia Habib

December 2,

2020 MSF Website

41 PNS Tabuk and Pakistan’s Maritime

Security Apparatus

November 15,

2020 MSF Website

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 By Baber Ali Bhatti

42

Sino-US Friction and Necessity of

Maritime Cooperation

By: Baber Ali Bhatti

November 21,

2020 MSF Website

43 Understanding Marine Insurance

By Muslim Bin Aqeel

Dec 24, 2020 MSF Website

44 Bundal and Buddu Islands: Gateway to national

prosperity

By Muslim bin Aqeel

December 31,

2020 MSF Website

45 Article on Piracy Regime and Role of

Pakistan Navy

By Muslim Bin Aqeel

Unpublished MSF Website

46 Assessing the potential of Coastal Tourism of

Pakistan


November

20,2020 MSF Website

47 AMAN promoting peace in the Indian Ocean

Region

Muhammad Muneeb Salman

Unpublished External Media

48 Analyzing India’s role as net security provider

By Shazia Habib Dec 10, 2020

Daily Country

News

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 49 India’s Nuclearization of the Indian Ocean and

Strategic Stability in South Asia

By Baber Ali Bhatti

November 10,

2020

MSF Website

50 Maritime Boundary Disputes and Maritime Law

By Baber Ali Bhatti

December 7,

0202 Daily Times

51 HANGOR Day A Chapter of Naval Warfare

History

By Baber Ali Bhatti

December 9,

2020

Business

Recorder

52 Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and

Maritime Interests of Pakistan

By Baber Ali Bhatti

December 30,

2020

MSF Website

53 Importance of MARSEW for Pakistan

By Ammar Alam

Unpublished External Media

54 AMAN-2021 Epitome of Regional

Integrity,


Jan 11, 2021 Navy News

Pakistan

55 Examining Security challenges in the

Indian Ocean and Need for Regional

Maritime Cooperation-Article for Journal


Jan 22, 2021

MSF, Journal

56 Coordination, Editing and Compilation of

Maritime Policy Review- Volume 2


Jan 9, 2021 MSF, Journal

51

MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 57 Understanding Bill of Lading for efficient Sea

Trades dated 20-01-2021


January 20,

2021

MSF Website

58 Bundal and Buddu Islands: Gateway to national

prosperity

By Muslim bin Aqeel

December 31,

2020 MSF Website

59 AMAN-21 and Piracy as a Transnational

Crime in the 21st Century

By Muslim Bin Aqeel

26 January,

2021 MSF Website

60 Moderated National TV coverage

Webinar “AMAN: Pakistan’s Dynamic

Initiative for Peace”

By Muslim Bin Aqeel

December

30,2021 MSF Website

61 The Dogmas of Ocean Economy-MSF

Website January 19, 2021

By Ammar Alam

January 19,

2021 MSF, Website

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Infographic on Merchant Marine Policy of

Pakistan

By Ammar Alam

January 15,

2021 MSF Social

Media

63 Economic Analysis of Pakistan’s

Shipping Policy


January 17,

2021

Journal Article

MSF

64 Assistance to Dr. Tughral Yamin in writing a

chapter on Maritime Security Policy of Pakistan

By Muneeb Salman

January 18,

2021

External Media

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DIPL

65 Relevant data provided to Mr. Shoaib Ghoraya

By Muneeb Salman Khan

January 7 ,

2021

External Media

66 Coordination, Editing and Compilation of

Maritime Policy Review- Volume 2

By Muneeb Salman Khan

January 27,

2021

Maritime Policy

Review

67 The Flag of Convenience: A case study of Liberia’s Shipping Industry By Ammar Alam

13 Feb, 2021 MSF Website

68 Maritime Silk Route: Harbinger of Mutual Cooperation and Shared Development in Indian Ocean ( By Waleed Ahmed)

7 June, 2021 MSF Website

69 Exploring the Western Indian Ocean for Pakistan

By Muneeb Salman

15 April, 2021 MSF Website

70 Dissecting the two naval drills: Aman 2021 and Malabar 2020 ( By Shazia Habib)

8 Feb, 2021 MSF Website

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 5. Articles Published in Print Media:

S.No Article Author Published in

1 "The Significance Of African Ocean In A

Changing Geopolitical World"

Dr.Syed Muhammed Anwer

(President MSF)

HILAL

Nov, 2019

2 8th of December as Gwadar Day (Gwadar)

Ms.Reema Shoukat

(Media Coordinator MSF)

(Daily Pakistan

Observer- 8th Dec, 2019

3 8th of December as Gwadar Day (Gwadar)

Ms.Reema Shoukat


(The Nation- 8th Dec, 2019)

4 Game Changer in year 2019 (CPEC)

Ms.Reema Shoukat


Daily Pakistan Observer- 25 Dec, 2019

5 CPEC & Covid-19 (CPEC)

Ms.Reema Shoukat


Daily Pakistan

Observer- 26th Feb,

2020

6 Post Pulwama: Pakistan Navy’s Defence Ms.Reema Shoukat


Daily Pakistan

Observer- 5th March,

2020

7 Defending Pakistani coasts and maritime

interests amid COVID-19

Dr.Khurram Iqbal

Member BOD MSF

The Nation

22 April, 2020

8 A comparative analysis of maritime budget

of Pakistan with different South Asian

countries

Muhammad Ammar Alam

Research Associate

15 June, 2020

Business

Recorder

9 Australia and East Timor Maritime dispute

resolution: lessons for India and Pakistan.

Baber Ali Bhatti

Research Associate

27 July, 2020

Daily Times

10 The modern era of naval strengths Muhammad Ammar Alam Research Associate

14-Aug-2020 The News

11 "South China Sea in Strategic Calculus of

South East Asia".

Babar Ali Bhatti

Research Associate

16-Aug2020

Daily Times

12 India's Act East Policy: A Maritime

Perspective"

written by Shazia Habib Herald Tribune

30 June 2021

13 "The race for Francophone Western Indian

Ocean Region"

By Shazia Habib Asian Telegraph

26 April, 2021

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6. Reports Published by MSF

MSF Annual Report, 2019

MSF Annual Report is published in February,

2020. Prepared by Manager HR, Tahir Khan

and edited by Hafiz Inam.

The reports highlights the yearly progress of

MSF and its accomplishments. MSF has

successfully achieved a number of significant

milestones in 2019. In a short period of time,

it has gained the repute of a robust and

noteworthy research organization in the

maritime sector. In the year 2019 MSF has not

only produced multiple case

studies, reports and research articles but has also successfully conducted Maritime

Schools as well as seminars, roundtables and conferences with the objective of

equipping our academia with a policy perspective on maritime affairs.

MSF social media team is efficiently using Social Media platforms including Facebook,

Twitter, Instagram and whatsapp for keeping its members updated on various local and

international news regarding maritime affairs.

We also launched our new interactive website for our users which will keep a

comprehensive record of our activities, news analysis, updated articles and case studies.

Maritime Study Forum reached out to the diplomatic circle based in Islamabad to discuss matters

of mutual interests and also presented its publications to Honorable Ambassadors and High

Commissioners.

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Maritime Winter School Report Published in February, 2020.

The Maritime Winter School Report 2020 is

prepared by Research Associates Muneeb Salman

and Shazia Habib, edited by Hafiz Inam and

graphic designing by Hadia.

MSF Winter School is the third in series of bi-

annual Maritime Schools that are organized by

Maritime Study Forum to highlight potentials and

challenges in the maritime sector of Pakistan for

practitioners, academics and students in the field.

The Maritime Winter School 2020 was held in collaboration with National Institute

of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) and National Centre for Maritime Policy Research

(NCMPR) at Bahria University Karachi Campus from 20-24 January, 2020.

The school featured themes on Understanding Maritime, Maritime Economy and

Policy, Marine Resources, Sciences and Hydrography, Maritime Security and

Diplomacy, and Media and Maritime.

It also included field visits to Karachi Port Trust, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency,

South Asia Port Terminal, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, Karachi Shipyard

and Engineering Works, Goth Haji Alano in Hub, and Gadani Ship Breaking Yard.

The Maritime Winter School 2020 gathered speakers and experts from across

Pakistan as well as participants from various fields including law, public policy,

international relations and marine sciences

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Event Report: "Preserving Freedom of Seas: Post-Pulwama

Challenges and Responses

Published on 18th March , 2020 about a round table

conference was held on "Preserving Freedom of Seas:

Post-Pulwama Challenges and Responses" at Maritime

Study Forum. The Preliminary Report of the same

discussion can be viewed at MSF website at the

following link.

7. MSF Monthly Reviews - MSF Monthly Review January 2020

- MSF Monthly Review February 2020

- MSF Monthly Review March 2020

- MSF Monthly Review April 2020

- MSF Monthly Review May 2020

Web Link: https://www.maritimestudyforum.org/monthly-reviews

8. Policy input by MSF Research Team.

Inland Waterways Development in Pakistan ( Contribution : Ammar Alam & Ayehsa)

Sanitization of Ports: An Urgent Matter to Keep the Economy Running with Minimum Risk ( Ammar Alam & Ayesha)

Fisheries Legal Framework for FAO – Pakistan

( By Dr.Syed Mohammed Anwer)

https://www.maritimestudyforum.org/monthly-reviews

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DIPLOMATIC OUTREACH

KENYA: President MSF Dr.Syed Mohammed Anwer met with Professor Julius Kibet Bitok, the High

Commissioner of Kenya on September 3, 2019. Regional maritime affairs and other mutual

interests between the two countries were discussed. Dr. Bakare Najimdeen of the Centre for

International Peace and Stability (NUST) was also present on that occasion. Dr. Anwer also

presented his case study titled "African Ocean: A case for renaming the WIO Historic, Legal &

Scientific Perspective" to the Kenyan High Commissioner.

1. SOMALIA: President MSF Dr.Anwer and H.E Ms. Khadija discussed various aspects of the

potential of maritime economy between Pakistan and Somalia. Dr.Anwer ensured that MSF

will support Somalia’s initiatives for any new venture between maritime organizations of the

two countries. Giving a brief account of trade and economic relations, the ambassador said

that Pakistan and Somalia are active commercial partners and trade a variety of commodities.

President MSF meeting with Prof. Julius HC of Kenya Dr.Anwer presenting his Case Study to Kenya HC

Dr.Anwer meeting with HC of Somalia to Pakistan President MSF presenting Case Study to Somali HC

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MARITIME STUDY FORUM-PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 2019 2. MAURITIUS: President Maritime Study Forum Dr.Syed Mohammed Anwer had a meeting with

Mauritian High Commissioner in Pakistan H.E Mr.Soobadar Rashidally in Islamabad on Tuesday,

September 3, 2019. Dr.Anwer heading a maritime research organization discussed the matter

of mutual interest between the two countries. The President MSF expressed the willingness to

reinforce bilateral cooperation in several sectors. In addition to trade and economic ties, the

two countries can bring their people closer through cultural and tourism industry. The high

commissioner emphasized the importance of giving a new impetus to trade in services and

cooperation in the tourism sector.

3. SRILANKA: President MSF Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer had a meeting with H.E. Noordin

Mohamed Shaheid, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan. The President MSF presented

his book “African Ocean: A case for renaming the WIO, Historic, Legal & Scientific Perspective”

to the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner took keen interest in the works

of MSF and offered complete support for its said campaign. The President MSF also presented

a souvenir to H.E. Noordin Mohamed Shaheid.

President MSF meeting with Mauritius HC Dr.Anwer presenting shield to Mauritius HC

President MSF presenting shield to Sri Lankan HC Dr.Anwer meeting with HC of Sri Lanka

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MEDIA OUTREACH

1. Electronic Media:

a. MSF Experts on National Channel PTV talked about “Blue Economy” Dated: March 21, 2020.

An interview was held by Naheed Chaudhary at program 45 Minutes on PTV News on

the importance of "Blue Economy" that was aired on March 21, 2020.

The panelists included President MSF Dr. Syed Mohammed Anwer, Vice Admiral (R)

Ambassador Khan Hisham Bin Siddique and Dr Aneel Salman. The main aim of this

program was to discuss the importance of blue economy.

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b. MSF Research Team appear in Channel Abb Takk for Gaddani Issue

C. Maritime Exclusive (Security and Diplomacy)

Suno FM 89.4 hosts show on AMAN-2021 Exercises

SUNO FM 89.4 hosted Ms. Reema Shaukat, Media Coordinator MSF, and Muneeb Salman,

Research Associate MSF, in show Suno Mornings by Danish Saeed.

The importance of Pakistan Navy's multinational AMAN exercise, its various phases, and their

importance were discussed. Importance of AMAN exercises in dealing with non-traditional

security threats and response of other actors to the exercise was also discussed. Show

concluded with highlighting the importance of maritime awareness for the country, and the

role AMAN exercise is playing in this regard.

https://www.facebook.com/sunopakistan/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXC0NUPtkbDMSB7CBGEqJIq5NxvKluMTt9tIjKyIUoV6jC3ScjQLinZMs8Ep7yf6tlC-mGvTkNSAhwyHMbm0YMzATfNutZgCrTee02zLv32v-fYgrGnswYAWErf07oDg-1jQV2f0YyrkX763DUw4uGr&__tn__=kK-R

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2. SOCIAL MEDIA: Maritime Study Forum actively engaged the masses through digital and

mainstream media platforms for maritime awareness. Our Social Media pages on Facebook,

Twitter and Instagram are regularly updated for our members. These updates not only keep

our members well informed about the events and activities of Maritime Study Forum but also

provide them an opportunity to get an insight of local and international news from maritime

sector. MSF also has an active whatsapp group of scholars, experts and alumni of our schools

for better interaction of young researchers with experienced fellows.

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3. YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Maritime Study Forum has started its own YouTube channel “Pak PulseTv”. All event reports,

media coverage and other maritime related videos are uploaded on regular basis.

4. MSF Website

Maritime Study Forum is launching its new interactive website. The Website contains a

complete database of MSF Events, News and Situational Analysis, Maritime News, Articles on

Regional and Global Maritime Affairs. The new website will also allow users to download our

published case studies, monthly monitors and newsletters.

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