Pakistan Authorizes Transit Trade to Iran with New Regional Connectivity Framework
The Ministry of Commerce has issued the Transit Trade to Iran Order 2026, establishing legal corridors for third-country goods to reach Iran via Pakistan.
Federal Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Outlines Vision for Pakistan as Regional Maritime Power
Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry reveals ambitious reforms to transform Karachi, Qasim, and Gwadar into global trans-shipment hubs for regional trade.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Outlines Strategic Economic Vision at Citi Macro Forum
At the Citi Macro Forum in Washington Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb detailed Pakistan response to global supply shocks and new trade opportunities at Gwadar.
Pakistan Launch First Refrigerated TIR Export Shipment to Central Asia via Iran Corridor
Pakistan launches its inaugural reefer TIR export shipment of beef from Karachi to Uzbekistan via the Gabd Rimdan corridor to boost Central Asian trade.
War Window: Corridor Geopolitics and the Ports Opportunity for Pakistan
A sharp rise in transshipment activity at Karachi Port signals a temporary shift in global trade routes driven by Gulf instability, highlighting both opportunity and structural gaps in Pakistan’s logistics ecosystem.
Karachi Ports Face Unprecedented Container Surge as Global Shipping Lines Reroute to Pakistan
Pakistan’s maritime sector sees a 1,400% spike in transshipment as global carriers bypass the Strait of Hormuz, turning Karachi and Gwadar into strategic regional hubs.
Maritime Minister Announces New Fiscal Incentives to Make Karachi Port a Regional Transshipment Hub
Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry unveils significant concessions on port dues and berthing charges to attract global shipping lines to Karachi Port amid Middle East tensions.
Karachi Port Makes History with Uninterrupted Eid Operations Amid Global Trade Disruptions
For the first time in 138 years, Pakistan’s Karachi Port remained fully operational during Eid Al-Fitr to ensure trade continuity and cargo handling.
Karachi Port Launches New Feeder Shipping Service to UAE to Boost Maritime Connectivity
Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces a strategic feeder service linking Karachi Gateway Terminal to UAE ports for enhanced transshipment.
Karachi Port Expands Depth to Host Mega Vessels, Boosting Pakistan’s Trade Potential
Karachi Port launches a major dredging project to handle mega vessels of 13,000+ TEUs and expand bulk cargo capacity, aiming to boost Pakistan’s trade competitiveness by 2026.