Islamabad, May 3, 2026 – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said that Karachi Port Trust continues to demonstrate strong operational performance, with Karachi Port cargo handling reaching 74,603 tonnes in the last 24 hours.
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Pakistan marks milestone as Karachi Port receives first transshipment cargo vessel
KARACHI, May 1, 2026 – Pakistan on Friday marked a milestone in its maritime sector as the first fully transshipment cargo vessel docked at Karachi Port, signaling expanded capacity for regional trade.
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Pakistan can become regional economic power through maritime reforms: minister
Karachi, April 29, 2026 — Pakistan is positioning itself to emerge as a regional economic power through bold maritime reforms and improved port operations, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said.
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Pakistan cuts Karachi Port charges by up to 50% to aid exporters
KARACHI, April 26, 2026 – Pakistan has approved storage charge waivers of up to 50% at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) terminals, aiming to support exporters impacted by recent disruptions in Gulf-bound shipments, officials said on Sunday.
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Pakistan launches high-tech fisheries research hub to boost blue economy
KARACHI – Pakistan has announced the establishment of a fisheries and aquaculture research and training centre at the Korangi Fish Harbour Authority (KoFHA) in Karachi, aiming to modernise the country’s underdeveloped maritime sector and expand its blue economy potential, officials said on Thursday.
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170 KPT officials promoted after 24-year delay
The government has approved long-delayed promotions for 170 members of the Karachi Port Security Force, ending a 24-year stagnation in career progression, the maritime affairs ministry said on Tuesday.
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Port Qasim handles steady vessel traffic in latest operations update
KARACHI, April 20 — Shipping activity at Port Qasim Authority remained steady over the past 24 hours, with multiple vessels engaged in cargo handling, arrivals and departures, according to the latest operational report issued on Monday.
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Port Qasim issues shipping activity report for April 15, 2026
KARACHI, April 15, 2026 — The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) on Wednesday released its daily shipping activity report, detailing vessel movements, cargo handling, and berth operations over the past 24 hours to assist stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sectors.
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Port Qasim forms committee to address water issues, sustainability plan
KARACHI, April 13, 2026 — Pakistan’s maritime authorities have formed a committee to assess water-related challenges at Port Qasim and prepare a long-term sustainability plan, the government said on Monday.
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Port Qasim maintains steady cargo operations on April 12
KARACHI – Maritime operations at Port Qasim Authority continued at a steady pace on Sunday, with multiple vessels engaged in cargo handling across key terminals, according to the port’s daily shipping report issued at 0800 hours.
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