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.
Pak EXIM and Saudi Pak Investment Company Collaborate to Build Resilient Export Frameworks
Pak EXIM President Shahbaz Syed and SAPICO CEO Rizwan Ahmed Sheikh meet to develop integrated financial tools and risk mitigation strategies for Pakistani exporters.
Pakistan Textile Exports Show Monthly Growth Amid Mixed Global Demand in March 2026
Pakistan’s textile exports hit $1.42bn in March 2026, marking a 5% monthly increase. Readymade garments lead growth as food group exports see a yearly decline.
Pakistan Ethiopia and Djibouti Propose Trilateral Maritime Alliance for Enhanced Trade
Pakistan and Ethiopia initiate discussions on a trilateral maritime framework with Djibouti to boost trade connectivity between Asia and Africa through strategic port access.
Prime Minister Directs Currency Swap Agreements with EU Russia and Iran to Reduce Dollar Reliance
The Prime Minister Office orders the Finance Ministry to finalize currency swap deals with the EU, Russia, and Iran to strengthen regional trade and ease dollar pressure.
Pakistan Strategic Maritime Shift Accelerates as Gwadar Port and Port Qasim Offer Major Tariff Incentives
Federal Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces new port incentives and a shift in global shipping routes toward Gwadar Port as a secure regional transshipment hub.
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.
Pakistan Records 119 Billion Dollar Trade Value Gap Over Last Decade
A new Global Financial Integrity report reveals Pakistan lost 119.4 billion dollars due to trade misinvoicing and illicit financial flows between 2013 and 2022.
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.
US Launches Section 301 Trade Probes Against 16 Global Partners Sparking Market Volatility
The US initiates sweeping Section 301 investigations into 16 major trading partners, including China and the EU, raising fears of a renewed global trade war.