Korangi Fish Harbour

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Korangi Fish Harbour
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CountryPakistan
Location Karachi, Sindh
Coordinates 24°53′04″N67°08′39″E / 24.8844°N 67.1443°E / 24.8844; 67.1443 Coordinates: 24°53′04″N67°08′39″E / 24.8844°N 67.1443°E / 24.8844; 67.1443
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Owned by Government of Sindh
Type of harborriver basin

Korangi Fish Harbour is located in Chashma Goth, Deh Rehri, Korangi District, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is managed by Federal Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan. The purpose for establishment of KoFHA was to exploit deep sea resources beyond provincial territorial water i.e. beyond 20 nautical miles.

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