Islamabad — The National Assembly Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs, chaired by Abdul Qadir Patel, on Tuesday unanimously approved the Environmentally Sound Management of Inventory of Hazardous Material on Ships Bill, 2025, while deferring other port-related amendment bills for further legal review.
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Karachi Port reports active shipping movement, handles over 201,000 MT cargo
Karachi, February 24, 2026 – The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) released its daily shipping movement report for Tuesday, highlighting active vessel operations and robust cargo handling at Pakistan’s largest seaport. The report, updated at 7:00 AM, covers vessel movements and cargo turnover for the past 24 hours.
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NLC moves to acquire 30% PNSC shareholding with management control
Karachi, February 24, 2026 – National Logistic Corporation (NLC) has formally expressed its intent to acquire a 30% shareholding in Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), along with the transfer of management control, signaling a major development in Pakistan’s maritime and logistics sector.
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