Karachi: The groundbreaking ceremony of Pakistan's first Maritime Science and Technology Park (PMSTP) was held at EXPO Centre during IDEAS-2024 in Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, graced the event as the Chief Guest. While addressing the ceremony, the Naval Chief highlighted the historic significance of the project, stating that PMSTP will pave the way for much-needed growth in maritime sciences, technologies, businesses, and industries. He emphasized that this initiative will open new avenues for enhancing Pakistan's GDP and advancing the maritime sector. According to Radio Pakistan, PMSTP is the country's first dedicated maritime science park, integrating academia, industry, and government in a unique collaboration to foster growth across Pakistan's maritime sectors. The park's initiatives will target diverse fields, including Naval Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Ocean Renewable Energy, Seafood Processing, Shipbuilding, and Coastal Tourism. The concept behin d the Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park is to serve as a revolutionary hub for innovation and development, focusing on maritime sciences and technology to strengthen Pakistan's blue economy.