## Company Profile GLS WORLDWIDE is a Pakistan-based freight forwarder (website: http://www.glsww.net) offering international freight forwarding, customs clearance and logistics services to exporters and importers. Publicly available directory listings position GLS as a local/regional forwarder serving Pakistan’s export sectors (textiles, rice, leather, surgical instruments/medical goods). Scale is not publicly disclosed; business model appears to be traditional forwarding plus customs brokerage and door-to-door services for SME exporters. ## Pain Points ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. MARKET EVENTS === (Query: Pakistan exports 2026 textiles rice leather surgical instruments export trends 2026) **Overall export trend & composition (2025–2026)** - Pakistan’s total exports have been rising in nominal terms in early 2026: exports increased from PKR 632.3 billion in March 2026 to PKR 691.6 billion in April 2026, continuing the recovery from 2025. ([tradingeconomics.com](https://tradingeconomics.com/pakistan/exports?utm_source=openai)) - Customs-based data for 2025 show top product groups by value share: - Rice: ~22.4% of export value (around USD 3.9 billion). - Textiles & apparel: USD 5.47 billion identified as one of the fastest-growing categories. - Petroleum oils: USD 2.78 billion. ([volza.com](https://www.volza.com/global-trade-data/pakistan-export-trade-data/top-export-products-of-pakistan/?utm_source=openai)) **Textiles (core export engine, mild loss of momentum in FY2026)** - In FY2024–25, textile exports reached about USD 17.88 billion, up 7.39% from USD 16.65 billion in FY2023–24, per Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data (PBS). Key segments: - Knitwear: +13–14% YoY to roughly USD 5.0 billion. - Readymade garments and bedwear also posted solid growth. ([economy.pk](https://www.economy.pk/pakistans-textile-exports-rise-7-39-to-17-88b-in-fy25/?utm_source=openai)) - More recent data for FY2025–26 (July–March 9M FY2026) show a slight softening: - Textile exports: USD 13.545 billion vs USD 13.614 billion in the same period a year earlier, a marginal decline of about 0.5%. - Reported drivers: energy price volatility, higher domestic financing costs, and some weakening external demand in EU/US. ([agri-crop.com](https://agri-crop.com/pakistan-textile-exports-decline-slightly/?utm_source=openai)) - According to the State Bank’s latest annual report (released ~April 2026), textiles remain Pakistan’s largest merchandise export group; policy focus is on energy price rationalization and regional trade agreements to sustain competitiveness. ([sbp.org.pk](https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Rice (high concentration, strong China growth, slight overall volume dip)** - Customs/B2B trade data show rice as Pakistan’s single largest product category by value in 2025, at roughly 22.4% of exports and about USD 3.9 billion. ([volza.com](https://www.volza.com/global-trade-data/pakistan-export-trade-data/top-export-products-of-pakistan/?utm_source=openai)) - Agri-focused reporting using trade statistics indicates: - Total rice exports eased slightly from 4.38 million metric tons (MMT) in 2024 to 4.32 MMT in 2025 (‑1.4% by volume), with pressure from lower global prices. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai)) - However, early‑2026 market events show a sharp geographic rebalancing: - Pakistan’s rice exports to China in Q1 2026 rose by 511% YoY to 92 million kg (92,000 tonnes), at an average export price near USD 0.36/kg—about USD 33 million in value. ([en.ce.cn](https://en.ce.cn/Insight/202604/t20260421_2920062.shtml?utm_source=openai)) - The Ministry of Commerce introduced a temporary exemption from the “Financial Instrument” requirement for exports to Iran and Central Asian states via the Iran overland route, aiming to de‑risk payments/logistics and open alternative corridors during Gulf shipping disruptions. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai)) - SPS/quality: tighter phytosanitary and quality controls significantly reduced EU border interceptions of Pakistani rice consignments up to April 2026, which improves reliability perception and could support price realizations in premium markets. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai)) **Leather and footwear** - The State Bank notes leather and footwear among the non‑textile industrial exports that benefited from improved energy supplies and some currency-driven competitiveness in FY2024‑25. ([sbp.org.pk](https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - While detailed 2026 leather export numbers are not yet fully reported, SBP’s product breakdown shows leather and footwear grouped with other manufactured goods that posted mid‑single‑digit growth in FY2025, helped by diversion of some orders from more expensive sourcing bases and preferential access to EU under GSP+. ([sbp.org.pk](https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Surgical instruments & medical devices (niche but resilient)** - Historical export series from 2014–2024 show surgical goods and medical instruments exports in the USD 400–480 million band annually; in the most recent reported year they stand near USD 456 million. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Pakistan?utm_source=openai)) - For FY2024–25 specifically, one industry report pegs surgical instrument exports at USD 451.7 million, up 1.6% YoY, suggesting modest but steady growth. ([profit.pakistantoday.com.pk](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/19/pakistan-earns-17-88-billion-from-textile-exports-in-fy2025/?utm_source=openai)) - SBP’s 2025 report clusters surgical instruments with pharmaceuticals, cement, leather, and footwear in a group of non‑traditional exports that the government views as diversification priorities; policy tools include export refinance and duty‑drawback schemes. ([sbp.org.pk](https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Key 2026 export‑market signals to watch** - Textiles: plateauing growth into FY2026 (‑0.5% in 9M data) after a strong FY2025; risk factors include energy tariffs and any renewed import restrictions on textile inputs. ([agri-crop.com](https://agri-crop.com/pakistan-textile-exports-decline-slightly/?utm_source=openai)) - Rice: overall volume slightly down YoY but with very strong growth into China and improved compliance in EU, plus new overland corridor incentives to Iran/Central Asia; exposure to Gulf shipping disruptions and freight costs remains high. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai)) - Leather & surgical: mid‑single‑digit growth segments with diversification potential but still small relative to textiles/rice; susceptible to any tightening in EU/US medical device or product safety regulations. ([profit.pakistantoday.com.pk](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/19/pakistan-earns-17-88-billion-from-textile-exports-in-fy2025/?utm_source=openai)) **Sources (Market Events)** ([tradingeconomics.com](https://tradingeconomics.com/pakistan/exports?utm_source=openai)) === 2. PROBLEM FRAMING === (Query: Pakistan logistics challenges 2026 Karachi port congestion Gwadar CPEC transshipment customs delays 2026) **Karachi Port congestion & operational breakdowns (early 2026)** - In February 2026, Customs issued a formal warning to Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) over a “severe operational crisis” causing massive clearance delays and higher costs: - System outages and yard management issues led to backlogs and longer dwell times. - Traders reported significantly longer processing/berthing queues and increased demurrage/ detention. ([customnews.pk](https://customnews.pk/2026/02/04/karachi-port-faces-severe-operational-crisis-customs-issues-warning-to-terminal-operator/?utm_source=openai)) - By March 2026, transshipment volumes at Karachi Port surged dramatically due to Gulf shipping diversions (linked to conflict around the Strait of Hormuz): - Karachi processed 8,313 TEUs of transshipment cargo in just the first 24 days of March 2026—equivalent to its *entire* transshipment volume for all of 2025. ([taxtoday.pk](https://taxtoday.pk/karachi-port-congestion-30-day-plan-transshipment-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - This sudden inflow strained yard space, truck turn‑around times, and scanning capacity, exacerbating congestion. **Customs & transshipment delays** - March 2026: over 100 transshipment containers remained stranded at Karachi Port *even after scanning*, due to what importers allege are unnecessary re‑examinations and non‑transparent customs protocols at terminals. - Importers reported “severe delays, congestion, and financial losses,” and argued that some terminal practices violate agreed transshipment rules by effectively re‑scanning cleared boxes. ([customnews.pk](https://customnews.pk/2026/03/18/over-100-transshipment-containers-stranded-at-karachi-port-despite-scanning-importers-cry-foul/?utm_source=openai)) - Industry commentary for forwarders highlights documentation and customs clearance as key bottlenecks: - Delays in submission/acceptance of import and transshipment documents. - Inconsistent application of risk‑management and inspection criteria, leading to unpredictable clearance times. ([blog.globalialogisticsnetwork.com](https://blog.globalialogisticsnetwork.com/2026/03/16/container-congestion-challenges-at-port-of-karachi-and-what-forwarders-should-know/?utm_source=openai)) **Government response – short‑term decongestion measures** - A 30‑day decongestion plan was ordered by the federal government in March 2026, focusing on: - Prioritizing evacuation of transshipment containers from terminals. - Enhanced coordination between Customs, port authorities, and terminal operators. - Financial incentives: National Logistics Corporation cut scanning charges by 50%, with possible discounts up to 75% for vessels carrying full transshipment cargo, to encourage faster flows. ([taxtoday.pk](https://taxtoday.pk/karachi-port-congestion-30-day-plan-transshipment-2026/?utm_source=openai)) **Structural constraints at Karachi vs. strategic potential at Gwadar** - Karachi remains Pakistan’s main gateway, but long‑running structural issues continue: limited room for physical expansion, city‑side congestion, and outdated hinterland connectivity. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Karachi?utm_source=openai)) - Policy research in March–April 2026 (in response to Gulf conflict) frames Karachi’s problems and Gwadar’s opportunity as follows: - Karachi is handling roughly 25% of redirected cargo linked to the Hormuz conflict, but is constrained by urban congestion and legacy terminal layouts. - Gwadar is conceptually a transshipment‑oriented deep‑sea port with scope to absorb part of these flows, but it currently lacks comparable scale in terminal capacity, logistics services, and customs facilitation. ([file.pide.org.pk](https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/pv-58-capitalizing-on-conflict-reimagining-the-ports-of-pakistan-amid-gulf-war.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Under CPEC, logistics connectivity measures seek to rebalance flows: - The Gwadar Eastbay Expressway connects Gwadar Port to the Makran Coastal Highway and onward to Karachi, designed to reduce inland haulage times. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_Eastbay_Expressway?utm_source=openai)) - CPEC Phase II emphasizes SEZs and logistics hubs (e.g., Dhabeji near Karachi, SEZs at Port Qasim, and expansion of Gwadar Free Zone) but progress has been slower than initially envisaged, limiting near‑term relief for port congestion. ([cese-m.eu](https://www.cese-m.eu/cesem/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/giulio-chinappi-cpec-2.0-in-an-era-of-connectivity-competition-third-party-participation-security-externalities-and-policy-options-for-a-sustainable-way-forward.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for exporters in textiles, rice, leather, surgical instruments** - **Export lead times**: - Congestion at Karachi (and to a lesser extent Port Qasim) increases variability of transit times by several days, which especially impacts time‑sensitive textile shipments and reefer/quality‑sensitive outbound cargo like rice. ([customnews.pk](https://customnews.pk/2026/02/04/karachi-port-faces-severe-operational-crisis-customs-issues-warning-to-terminal-operator/?utm_source=openai)) - **Cost build‑up**: - Extra scanning and storage days translate into higher logistics costs (demurrage/detention, truck waiting time). These are often passed back to exporters through higher THC‑like charges or premium surcharges by carriers and forwarders. ([customnews.pk](https://customnews.pk/2026/03/18/over-100-transshipment-containers-stranded-at-karachi-port-despite-scanning-importers-cry-foul/?utm_source=openai)) - **Route risk**: - With a large share of Pakistan’s exports still channelled via Karachi despite Gwadar’s emergence, any new customs crackdown or operational disruption there immediately affects outbound flows of textiles, rice, leather goods, and surgical instruments. Diversification into Gwadar and overland corridors (via Iran for Central Asia) is still at an early stage. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai)) **Sources (Problem Framing)** ([customnews.pk](https://customnews.pk/2026/02/04/karachi-port-faces-severe-operational-crisis-customs-issues-warning-to-terminal-operator/?utm_source=openai)) === 3. TIMING SIGNALS === (Query: Pakistan forex shortages import restrictions 2026 impact on freight forwarders letters of credit delayed shipments 2026) **FX reserves and policy backdrop (late 2025–early 2026)** - Pakistan continues to face structural foreign exchange constraints in 2025–26. Recent banking‑sector analysis (March 2026) notes: - The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) tightened access to foreign exchange and trade‑related instruments during periods of reserve stress, particularly after the escalation of the Iran–GCC conflict in late February 2026, which raised Pakistan’s import bill (energy and freight) and heightened external financing needs. ([pakistanbanks.org.pk](https://pakistanbanks.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Macroeconomic-and-Banking-Industry-Impact-Analysis-Iran-GCC-Conflict-NEW.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - SBP weekly FX reserve data through February 2026 show low but relatively stable levels under an IMF‑supported program, with authorities using administrative curbs to smooth demand during spikes, including restrictions on LCs for non‑essential and consumer imports. ([pakistanbanks.org.pk](https://pakistanbanks.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Macroeconomic-and-Banking-Industry-Impact-Analysis-Iran-GCC-Conflict-NEW.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Import restrictions and LCs – timing effects on shipments** - The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) March 2026 industry note highlights that FX shortages and SBP guidance: - Led commercial banks to become more conservative in opening letters of credit (LCs), especially for non‑priority sectors. - Caused delays and in some cases refusals to open LCs, which “transmit quickly to trade volumes” by postponing or cancelling import and export‑linked shipments. ([pakistanbanks.org.pk](https://pakistanbanks.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Macroeconomic-and-Banking-Industry-Impact-Analysis-Iran-GCC-Conflict-NEW.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Earlier rounds of import controls (2022–23) had already created a backlog in industrial inputs; by 2025–26, some of these constraints persist in sectors dependent on imported machinery, chemicals, and packaging, constraining export capacity growth in textiles, leather finishing, and medical devices. ([sbp.org.pk](https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Impact on freight forwarders and shipping timelines** - With FX tightness and LC restrictions coinciding with Gulf maritime disruptions in early 2026, forwarders operating in Pakistan report: - Increased pre‑booking periods and demands for advance freight payment in USD for some lanes, as carriers and NVOCCs seek to reduce counterparty risk. - More frequent shipment rescheduling or rollovers when shippers cannot secure LCs or timely FX allocation, especially for import‑dependent commodities (e.g., raw materials for textile mills). ([pakistanbanks.org.pk](https://pakistanbanks.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Macroeconomic-and-Banking-Industry-Impact-Analysis-Iran-GCC-Conflict-NEW.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Combined with port congestion, this creates layered timing risks: shipments can be delayed *before* gate‑in (due to LC/FX issues) and *after* arrival or loading (due to customs and port bottlenecks). For exporters in textiles, rice, leather, and surgical instruments, the result is: - Longer order‑to‑cash cycles and higher working‑capital needs. - Need for greater buffer times in contracts and logistics planning (e.g., booking earlier sailings, maintaining higher inventory near ports). ([agri-crop.com](https://agri-crop.com/pakistan-textile-exports-decline-slightly/?utm_source=openai)) **Sector‑specific timing sensitivities** - **Textiles**: reliance on imported machinery, synthetic fibers, dyes, and chemicals means LC and FX constraints can quickly reduce mill utilization and delay export orders. The slight decline (‑0.5%) in textile exports in 9M FY2026 needs to be interpreted in light of these financing bottlenecks plus port congestion. ([agri-crop.com](https://agri-crop.com/pakistan-textile-exports-decline-slightly/?utm_source=openai)) - **Rice**: FX/LC issues are less severe on the export side (rice earns FX), but import of fertilizers, agrochemicals, packaging materials, and some shipping services is affected. The temporary relaxation of financial instrument requirements for exports to Iran and Central Asia is explicitly designed to accelerate shipments via land routes under stressed FX conditions. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai)) - **Leather & surgical instruments**: both depend on imported chemicals, tanning agents, specialized steels, and components; LC delays can slow production cycles and increase lead times to EU/US buyers, who may already be concerned about reliability given Karachi operational issues. ([sbp.org.pk](https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Key timing signals to monitor going forward** - SBP weekly FX reserves and any new circulars on import prioritization or LC opening conditions (these often take effect immediately and change shipment feasibility within days). ([pakistanbanks.org.pk](https://pakistanbanks.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Macroeconomic-and-Banking-Industry-Impact-Analysis-Iran-GCC-Conflict-NEW.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Implementation results of the 30‑day Karachi decongestion plan and whether scanning‑fee discounts and operational changes meaningfully cut container dwell times by May–June 2026. ([taxtoday.pk](https://taxtoday.pk/karachi-port-congestion-30-day-plan-transshipment-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - Evolution of the Gulf conflict and shipping patterns: further diversions could keep freight rates elevated and maintain pressure on Karachi, while faster operationalization of Gwadar, alternative land corridors via Iran, and SEZ/logistics upgrades under CPEC could gradually improve timing reliability over a 2–5 year horizon. ([file.pide.org.pk](https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/pv-58-capitalizing-on-conflict-reimagining-the-ports-of-pakistan-amid-gulf-war.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Sources (Timing Signals)** ([pakistanbanks.org.pk](https://pakistanbanks.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Macroeconomic-and-Banking-Industry-Impact-Analysis-Iran-GCC-Conflict-NEW.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • Pakistan Exports https://tradingeconomics.com/pakistan/exports?utm_source=openai • Top Export Products of Pakistan - Volza https://www.volza.com/global-trade-data/pakistan-export-trade-data/top-export-products-of-pakistan/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan’s Textile Exports Rise 7.39% to $17.88B in FY25 - Economy.pk https://www.economy.pk/pakistans-textile-exports-rise-7-39-to-17-88b-in-fy25/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Textile Exports Decline Slightly - Agri-Crop https://agri-crop.com/pakistan-textile-exports-decline-slightly/?utm_source=openai • State Bank of Pakistan https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai • Top Export Products of Pakistan - Volza https://www.volza.com/global-trade-data/pakistan-export-trade-data/top-export-products-of-pakistan/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan strengthens rice export resilience with new markets, routes - AgriInsite https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan rice exports to China surge 511% in Q1 2026--China Economic Net https://en.ce.cn/Insight/202604/t20260421_2920062.shtml?utm_source=openai • Pakistan strengthens rice export resilience with new markets, routes - AgriInsite https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan strengthens rice export resilience with new markets, routes - AgriInsite https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai • State Bank of Pakistan https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai • State Bank of Pakistan https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai • Economy of Pakistan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Pakistan?utm_source=openai • Pakistan earns $17.88 billion from textile exports in FY2025 - Profit by Pakistan Today https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/19/pakistan-earns-17-88-billion-from-textile-exports-in-fy2025/?utm_source=openai • State Bank of Pakistan https://www.sbp.org.pk/reports/annual/Gov-AR/pdf/2025/Gov-AR.pdf?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Textile Exports Decline Slightly - Agri-Crop https://agri-crop.com/pakistan-textile-exports-decline-slightly/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Textile Exports Decline Slightly - Agri-Crop https://agri-crop.com/pakistan-textile-exports-decline-slightly/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan strengthens rice export resilience with new markets, routes - AgriInsite https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan earns $17.88 billion from textile exports in FY2025 - Profit by Pakistan Today https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/19/pakistan-earns-17-88-billion-from-textile-exports-in-fy2025/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Exports https://tradingeconomics.com/pakistan/exports?utm_source=openai • Karachi Port Faces Severe Operational Crisis: Customs Issues Warning to Terminal Operator - CustomsNews.pk Daily https://customnews.pk/2026/02/04/karachi-port-faces-severe-operational-crisis-customs-issues-warning-to-terminal-operator/?utm_source=openai • Govt Orders 30-Day Plan to Clear Karachi Port Congestion - TaxToday Pakistan https://taxtoday.pk/karachi-port-congestion-30-day-plan-transshipment-2026/?utm_source=openai • Over 100 Transshipment Containers Stranded at Karachi Port Despite Scanning, Importers Cry Foul - CustomsNews.pk Daily https://customnews.pk/2026/03/18/over-100-transshipment-containers-stranded-at-karachi-port-despite-scanning-importers-cry-foul/?utm_source=openai • Navigating port congestion in Karachi https://blog.globalialogisticsnetwork.com/2026/03/16/container-congestion-challenges-at-port-of-karachi-and-what-forwarders-should-know/?utm_source=openai • Govt Orders 30-Day Plan to Clear Karachi Port Congestion - TaxToday Pakistan https://taxtoday.pk/karachi-port-congestion-30-day-plan-transshipment-2026/?utm_source=openai • Port of Karachi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Karachi?utm_source=openai • Policy View Point: NO.58:2026 https://file.pide.org.pk/pdfpideresearch/pv-58-capitalizing-on-conflict-reimagining-the-ports-of-pakistan-amid-gulf-war.pdf?utm_source=openai • Gwadar Eastbay Expressway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_Eastbay_Expressway?utm_source=openai • CPEC 2.0 in an Era of Connectivity Competition: Third-Party https://www.cese-m.eu/cesem/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/giulio-chinappi-cpec-2.0-in-an-era-of-connectivity-competition-third-party-participation-security-externalities-and-policy-options-for-a-sustainable-way-forward.pdf?utm_source=openai • Karachi Port Faces Severe Operational Crisis: Customs Issues Warning to Terminal Operator - CustomsNews.pk Daily https://customnews.pk/2026/02/04/karachi-port-faces-severe-operational-crisis-customs-issues-warning-to-terminal-operator/?utm_source=openai • Over 100 Transshipment Containers Stranded at Karachi Port Despite Scanning, Importers Cry Foul - CustomsNews.pk Daily https://customnews.pk/2026/03/18/over-100-transshipment-containers-stranded-at-karachi-port-despite-scanning-importers-cry-foul/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan strengthens rice export resilience with new markets, routes - AgriInsite https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-strengthens-rice-export-resilience-with-new-markets-routes/?utm_source=openai • Karachi Port Faces Severe Operational Crisis: Customs Issues Warning to Terminal Operator - CustomsNews.pk Daily https://customnews.pk/2026/02/04/karachi-port-faces-severe-operational-crisis-customs-issues-warning-to-terminal-operator/?utm_source=openai • PBA Industry Note | March 2026 https://pakistanbanks.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Macroeconomic-and-Banking-Industry-Impact-Analysis-Iran-GCC-Conflict-NEW.pdf?utm_source=openai • PBA Industry Note | March 2026 https://pakistanbanks.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Macroeconomic-and-Banking-Industry-Impact-Analysis-Iran-GCC-Conflict-NEW.pdf?utm_source=openai • PBA Industry Note | March 2026 https://pakistanbanks.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Macroeconomic-and-Banking-Industry-Impact-Analysis-Iran-GCC-Conflict-NEW.pdf?utm_source=openai