pakistan customs

Pakistan customs mandates official exchange rates on shipping charges

Islamabad, January 15, 2026 – Pakistan Customs has secured a major regulatory win by enforcing the use of official bank exchange rates on shipping charges, effectively ending the long-standing practice of arbitrary and inflated billing by international shipping lines. The move is expected to provide significant relief to traders and exporters across the country.

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Port Qasim Activity

Port Qasim Issues Daily Shipping Operations Update for January 14, 2026

Karachi, January 14, 2026 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Wednesday released its daily shipping operations report to keep port users, shipping lines, and logistics stakeholders informed about vessel movements and cargo handling activities. The report was updated at 8:00 am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) and covers operational details from the past 24 hours.

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KATI

Minister calls on business community to partner with KPT for blue economy growth

Karachi, January 7, 2026 — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged local industrialists and investors to actively collaborate with the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to launch development-focused projects, particularly in fisheries and the blue economy. Addressing members of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), the minister highlighted vast investment […]

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