Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry reviews proposals for Gwadar-Gulf ferry services

1. : Who is the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs?
(A) Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani
(B) Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry
(C) Rana Tanveer Hussain
(D) Azam Nazeer Tarar

2. : What was the main topic of discussion between the Minister and the Chief Minister of Balochistan?
(A) Port security
(B) Gwadar Free Zone
(C) Launching a ferry service from Gwadar to the Gulf region
(D) Oil exports from Balochistan

3. : What kind of benefits did the Chief Minister of Balochistan highlight regarding the ferry service?
(A) Military and defense benefits
(B) Socio-economic benefits for the province and beyond
(C) Political stability
(D) Tourism and entertainment

4. : How many private ferry operators submitted proposals for the project?
(A) Three
(B) Four
(C) Five
(D) Six

5. : What will the envisioned ferry routes connect?
(A) Karachi to Dubai
(B) Gwadar Port with key destinations in the Gulf region
(C) Chabahar Port with Gwadar Port
(D) Lahore with Muscat

6. : According to the Minister, what are two primary benefits of the proposed ferry service?
(A) Reducing taxes and labor costs
(B) Cutting fuel imports and increasing tourism
(C) Reducing transportation costs and boosting regional trade integration
(D) Enhancing fisheries and oil exports

7. : What strategic role is Gwadar expected to play if the ferry service is launched?
(A) Cultural center of South Asia
(B) Hub for rail freight
(C) Central hub in international sea trade networks
(D) Diplomatic zone for trade talks

8. : What final instruction was given at the conclusion of the meeting?
(A) Delay the ferry launch until next year
(B) Finalize ferry ticket prices
(C) Conduct further evaluations of proposals and address all regulatory, technical, and logistical matters
(D) Initiate ferry trials from Karachi