Govt slashes port charges by 50% at Port Qasim to boost exports

Reduction in charges aims to enhance competitiveness and attract more traffic to the port, with a focus on facilitating exporters

Govt unveils plan to expand Gwadar Port’s capacity, introduce ferry service to GCC countries

New shipping lines and ferry service to enhance regional connectivity, boost maritime trade, and support local economies in Balochistan

Pakistan fast-tracks $1 billion port investment with Hutchison Ports

Government pushes for maritime sector growth to enhance trade and modernise infrastructure

Federal, Sindh govts collaborate on $3.1bn Karachi coastal development project

Under CPEC, the 687-acre Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone includes a new fishing port, berths, sewage treatment plants, and eco-tourism initiatives

Pakistan’s port charges highest in region, weighing down Gwadar’s growth: report

Comparative report shows Karachi, Gwadar ports lag behind regional competitors in fees, cargo handling, and vessel traffic

Karachi Port Trust restores social media accounts after hacking incident, port operations unaffected

KPT swiftly recovers its X accounts following false reports of significant damage caused by an alleged Indian strike

Global shipping firm imposes ‘Emergency Operational Recovery Surcharge’ on Pakistan trade amid rising tensions

Several shipping companies are now contemplating suspending direct calls to Pakistani ports due to the escalating risk of war, sources say 

Amid rising tensions, Pakistani ship delivers coal to India under pre-conflict deal

PNSC vessel docks at Haldia port; delivery made under Indo-Pak maritime protocol

Govt urged to approve exemption for PIBT to handle Reko Diq cargo without bidding process: report

PPRA recommends exemption for Port Qasim to export copper, gold, and minerals; seeks assurance of transparency and fairness in the process

Transporters’ strike disrupts cargo movement at Karachi port

Trade associations warn of escalating challenges to exports amid transporters' strike, with perishable goods at larger risk

PIBTL clarifies no official communication on PPRA exemption for mineral exports

Company assures disclosure of material information in compliance with PSX regulations once official communication is received from authorities

Govt approves 30-year lease extension for Engro Vopak Terminal at Port Qasim

Lease extension will allow continued LPG and chemical terminal operations, subject to final approvals

Govt approves New Gwadar Shipyard project, activates management cell

Rs200mn allocated as land dispute nears resolution, tenders to be issued soon

PM orders probe into alleged financial irregularities in 500-acre Port Qasim land lease

Three-member inquiry committee to investigate leasing irregularities, review financial losses, and submit report in two weeks

SIFC approves PIBTL for handling copper, gold, and mineral exports

Executive Committee allows amendment in Port Qasim agreement for broader cargo handling