{"id":13129,"date":"2026-03-30T11:59:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=13129"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:59:09","slug":"pakistan-loses-up-to-30-of-seafood-annually-reveals-maritime-affairs-minister-junaid-anwar-chaudhry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=13129","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Loses up to 30% of Seafood Annually, Reveals Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_8ed46787da06f821\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">ISLAMABAD (HRNW)<\/b> \u2013 Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has revealed that approximately <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"113\">20 to 30 percent<\/b> of seafood in Pakistan is wasted every year. In a significant message marking <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"208\">International Day of Zero Waste<\/b>, he warned that this loss poses a severe threat to both the national economy and the environment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Economic Impact and the &#8220;Mahi Dost&#8221; Initiative<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">The Minister highlighted that the fisheries sector is a vital lifeline for Pakistan, providing livelihoods to over <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"115\">1.5 million people<\/b>. However, lack of modern infrastructure and improper handling lead to massive post-harvest losses.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mahi Dost Digital App:<\/b> To combat this wastage, the Ministry has launched a national digital application called <b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"111\">&#8220;Mahi Dost.&#8221;<\/b> This app is designed to modernize the fisheries sector, stabilize the economy, and provide fishers with the tools to reduce waste.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Seafood and the Environment:<\/b> Reducing seafood waste is not just an economic necessity but a crucial step toward environmental protection and marine biodiversity conservation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Global Waste Crisis: Facts and Projections<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat, humanity currently generates between <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"114\">2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tons<\/b> of municipal solid waste annually.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The 2050 Threat:<\/b> Without urgent intervention, global waste is projected to reach <b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\">3.8 billion tons<\/b> per year by 2050.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Food Waste Statistics:<\/b> In 2022 alone, nearly <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">1 billion tons<\/b> of food was wasted globally\u2014roughly one-fifth of all food available to consumers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Climate Change and Zero Waste Strategy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Food loss and waste are major drivers of the climate crisis:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Greenhouse Gas Emissions:<\/b> Food waste accounts for nearly <b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">10% of global greenhouse gas emissions<\/b>, which is five times higher than the aviation sector&#8217;s footprint.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Methane Contribution:<\/b> It also contributes approximately <b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\">14% of global methane emissions<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Solution:<\/b> Experts agree that controlling food waste is one of the most effective and actionable solutions to mitigate climate change, aligning perfectly with &#8220;Zero Waste&#8221; strategies that prioritize resource efficiency and systemic change.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">The United Nations and the Government of Pakistan have jointly urged governments, businesses, and individuals to adopt Zero Waste practices to overcome the pollution crisis and protect the planet&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"12\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Support Independent Journalism<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Human Rights News Agency (HRNW)<\/b> is the world\u2019s <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"47\">No. 1 Human Rights news portal<\/b>, dedicated to reporting on economic rights, environmental justice, and the sustainable use of global resources.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">\ud83d\udc49 <b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/hrnww.com\/support-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwja16GNs8eTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQggY\">Support HRNW: hrnww.com\/support-us<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD (HRNW) \u2013 Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has revealed that approximately 20 to 30 percent of seafood in Pakistan is wasted every year. In a significant message marking International Day of Zero Waste, he warned that this loss poses a severe threat to both the national economy and the environment. 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