Karachi, March 6, 2026: Operations at Port Qasim Authority (PQA) remained stable on Friday, with several vessels arriving, departing, and berthing at the port despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Pakistan reviews maritime trade strategy, eyes transshipment opportunities amid rising regional tensions
Islamabad, March 5, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to evaluate emerging logistical challenges facing Pakistan’s trade sector, particularly in the energy supply chain, amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region.
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Government denies fake notification on port suspension amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Islamabad, March 5, 2026: The government on Thursday dismissed as fake a social media notification claiming a temporary suspension of all port entries in Pakistan until March 10 due to security concerns.
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Port Qasim Shipping Activity Report – March 5, 2026
Karachi: The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Thursday released its latest daily shipping activity report, detailing vessel movements at Port Qasim during the past 24 hours.
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Pakistan turns to Saudi Yanbu Port for oil amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Islamabad, March 4, 2026 – Pakistan is exploring alternative oil supply routes via Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu Port on the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East affecting global energy flows.
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Port Qasim Daily Shipping Activity Report – March 4, 2026
Karachi, March 4, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its daily shipping activity report for Wednesday, providing key updates on vessel movements, cargo handling, and berth occupancy at Port Qasim.
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Daily Shipping Operations at Port Qasim – March 3, 2026
Karachi, March 3, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has issued its daily shipping operations report for Tuesday, providing key updates on vessel movements over the past 24 hours at Port Qasim.
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Middle East shipping suspension: Karachi ports halt cargo amid Gulf security crisis
Major international shipping lines have temporarily suspended all new cargo bookings to and from the Middle East, Red Sea, and Eastern Mediterranean, citing rapidly worsening security conditions across the Gulf.
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Port Qasim Reports Active Shipping Operations Today – March 2, 2026
Karachi, March 2, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Monday released its latest daily shipping operations report, highlighting steady vessel movement and robust port activity over the past 24 hours.
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Port Qasim reports robust shipping activity amid Middle East crisis
Karachi, March 1, 2026: The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Sunday released its daily shipping update, highlighting bustling port operations and increased vessel movement despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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