KARACHI:
One of the largest cruise liners in the history of ports and shipping in Pakistan has reached the Gadani ship-breaking yard, opening up a possible avenue for tourism in the region.
The massive 14-floor cruise ship has been brought to Pakistan for dismantling due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the shipping sector. However, investors in the country’s shipping sector were considering using the “magnificent” cruise ship for tourism and travel purposes.
Ahmadullah Khan, the new owner of the ship from New Choice Enterprises said that they wanted to use the cruise ship for tourism purposes and the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) chairman has assured them of all possible cooperation in this regard.
However, after talking to KPT officials, it was learnt that there was no place in Karachi where this cruise ship can be parked and it had been brought to the port city for dismantling through a private bank.
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