Development of blue economy of Pakistan:

Achieving long-term development by a country or region in the interests of its citizens and the environment, especially the oceans, is the foundation of blue economy. Blue economy requires that the use of the oceans and their resources for sustainable economic development Emphasize

Blue economics means preventing those type maritime economic activity which resulting growth from causing environmental damage. and maximizing the benefits of marine reserves. Achieving long-term development by a country or region in the interests of its citizens and the environment, especially the oceans, is the foundation of blue economy. Blue economy requires that the use of the oceans and their resources for sustainable economic development Emphasize This concept is still new in Pakistan and the main reason is that Pakistan has always been ignorant of his seas . This means that the profitable use of naval power for strategic security and economic development in Pakistan has not been considered and no strategy has been formulated for it.

Many countries around the world are increasing economic growth and jobs by making the blue economy part of their policy.In the maritime industry, construction, transportation, natural resource tension, shipbuilding, laying of communication cables, pharmaceuticals, tidal power generation, tourism, fisheries and aquaculture are the industrial activities that can improve the economy. Is. In addition to traditional maritime development activities, the maritime information and science sector is also playing a key role in improving the development of the blue economy.Blue economy must be aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the use of sea and maritime resources on a sustainable basis. Basically, it is about establishing a consistently balanced relationship between economic and social development and resources and the environment. But this can only be possible if the ignorance associated with it is eliminated. An example of this in Pakistan is the lack of development based on scientific research on the oceans and not working on the oceans as a national asset.Ignorance of the seas also affects many policy decisions, such as the government's neglect of the importance of the seas by not providing adequate funding for naval and national maritime policy. Similarly, for other reasons, the lack of a common strategy between the institutions regarding the seas and the economic benefits derived from them is also an example of this.

And even more ironic is that the environmental risks to the oceans are more important than the economic benefits.

It is an indisputable fact that we have entered an era where maritime security should be given special importance in our national security paradigm. But unfortunately, the rulers and policy makers in Pakistan have been ignorant of the sea since its inception.Even in the minds of our people, the thinking revolving around the earth has always been cultivated. The absence of any policy to promote the maritime industry is a testament to the ignorance of Pakistan's policy makers about maritime capabilities and we will have to pay a heavy price in the coming decades.

However, to enhance the capacity of Pakistan's maritime sector, the Pakistan Navy has taken several steps to promote maritime activities.The Pakistan Navy has also launched awareness campaigns to eradicate ignorance about the sea. In this regard, the Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEW) organized by the Pakistan Navy is noteworthy. The workshop has been held on an annual basis since 2017 with the aim of educating national policy makers on maritime issues. The workshop is attended by members of politics, bureaucracy, media, civil society and the military.The Pakistani navy is also effectively carrying out a diplomatic mission of demonstration of strength and is implementing a credible and joint strategy for peace in the region. At the same time, the Pakistan Navy invites scholars and other people from the education sector to various events of the Pakistan Navy to reduce their ignorance about the seas.

In short, the Blue Economy is an increasingly popular concept. The concept is a combination of ocean-based development opportunities and environmental protection, but to make this combination possible it is necessary to eliminate ignorance of the ocean and move towards modernity. Take steps to formulate maritime policy. this government take some step for blue economy recently cabinet approve new policy of blue economy but there is a lot work to do and guide the people about this policy.