Pakistan’s maritime horizon is not merely a stretch of blue water; it is a living, breathing ecosystem that sustains livelihoods, biodiversity, and the promise of a thriving blue economy. Its global moratorium on commercial whaling stands as one of the most significant conservation achievements of the twentieth century. More than 27 whale and dolphin species have been recorded along our coastline, including the endangered Arabian Sea humpback whale, blue whale, Bryde’s whale, and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin. Marine conservation cannot rest on sporadic success stories. Pakistan stands at a crossroads where policy, science, and public responsibility must converge.

Source: The Patriot February 20, 2026 20:29 UTC