## Company Profile ORBIT GLOBAL LOGISTICS (PVT) LTD. — freight forwarder based in Pakistan (website: http://www.orbitgl.com). Lead contact: Ashiq Hussain (CEO/Director). Core business: international freight forwarding (ocean/air), customs clearance, warehousing and door‑to‑door logistics for exporters and importers operating through Karachi/Port Qasim. Likely client mix: textile manufacturers (garments, knitwear, yarn, home textiles) and agricultural exporters (rice/Basmati, fish, oilseeds) — key Pakistan export sectors in early 2026. Scale: not publicly disclosed in available lead data; operates on the main Pakistan corridors (Karachi/Port Qasim) and services containerized export flows. ## Pain Points ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. COMMODITY TRENDS – PAKISTAN RICE & TEXTILES, 2026 OUTLOOK === **Macro export picture (FY2025–26 / early 2026)** - Pakistan’s total exports on a balance‑of‑payments basis reached about **$2.48bn in Feb 2026**, down 9.6% from Jan 2026 ($2.75bn). Textiles remained the main driver, with cereals (especially rice) the strongest monthly performer since Oct 2025.([kse.com.pk](https://kse.com.pk/pakistan-records-2-5-billion-in-exports-for-february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - In rupee terms, PBS data for **March 2026** show key exports: knitwear Rs **92.4bn**, readymade garments Rs **84.1bn**, bedwear Rs **67.0bn**, “rice others” Rs **43.1bn**, cotton cloth Rs **40.2bn**, towels Rs **25.3bn**, made‑ups Rs **17.6bn**, cotton yarn Rs **17.2bn**, fish Rs **14.8bn**, and basmati rice Rs **13.4bn**.([app.com.pk](https://www.app.com.pk/business/goods-worth-6-3-trillion-exported-in-3-quarters-pbs/?utm_source=openai)) #### Rice exports & Basmati segment **H1 FY2025–26 slump, then sharp recovery in 2026:** - For **H1 FY2025–26 (Jul–Dec 2025)**, Pakistan’s rice exports by value fell **~50% YoY**, with **Basmati shipments down 53%** and non‑Basmati (Irri‑6) down 22%, on high domestic prices and policy uncertainty.([profit.pakistantoday.com.pk](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/01/27/pakistans-rice-exports-slump-nearly-50-in-h1-fy26-as-trade-deficit-widens-past-19-billion/?utm_source=openai)) - A later policy shift removed export price caps; the Rice Exporters Association reports **January 2026 rice exports at ~613,865 tonnes**, crossing the 600k‑ton mark in a single month. This “exceptional” month cut the cumulative Basmati export deficit from **‑49% to just ‑6%** versus the prior year.([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1974423?utm_source=openai)) - DAWN reports that after a weak start to FY2026, **Basmati exports in just the first two months of calendar 2026 nearly matched the entire first half of the fiscal year’s Basmati volume**, signaling a strong rebound in premium segment demand.([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/1986688/annual-basmati-rice-exports-bouncing-back-after-weak-start?utm_source=openai)) **Current monthly performance (early 2026):** - In **Feb 2026**, PBS data (via Mettis) show **rice exports at $186.7m**, up **+49% MoM and +35% YoY**, making rice the **single largest commodity within the broader “textile & related / agri” export basket** that month by incremental growth.([mettisglobal.news](https://mettisglobal.news/Textile-exports-drop-to-13bn-in-Feb-2026-59029?utm_source=openai)) **Price / demand environment (implicit):** - The rapid rebound in volumes after cap removal plus strong Jan–Feb 2026 shipments suggests: - Competitive Pakistani offers versus Indian and Thai rice following earlier domestic price correction. - Restocking in key markets (Middle East, EU ethnic channels, and Africa) after 2025 supply tightness. - Analysts quoted by DAWN stress that **overall rice exports remain under pressure** due to global competition and freight risk, but **Basmati is outperforming non‑Basmati** and could allow Pakistan to **exceed earlier expectations in the premium segment in 2026** if logistics remain manageable.([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/1986688/annual-basmati-rice-exports-bouncing-back-after-weak-start?utm_source=openai)) **Take‑away for 2026 Basmati / rice:** - **Direction:** From ~‑50% YoY in H1 FY25/26 to strong YoY gains in early 2026; Basmati demand is clearly improving. - **Volumes:** Single‑month exports >600k t in Jan 2026; Basmati volumes in Jan–Feb 2026 close to or above total H1 FY volume.([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/1986688/annual-basmati-rice-exports-bouncing-back-after-weak-start?utm_source=openai)) - **Risk:** Exposure to Red Sea/Suez routing still creates volatility in lead times (see Dimension 3). #### Textiles: garments, yarn, and value‑added vs. basic textiles **Overall textile exports:** - PBS data summarized by Ecotextile News show **textile exports at $9.2bn in Jul–Dec 2025–26**, up **0.9% YoY** from $9.1bn. Momentum slowed toward end‑2025, with **Dec 2025 textile exports at ~$1.35bn**, down **8.6% YoY** and **5.1% MoM**.([ecotextile.com](https://www.ecotextile.com/2026011961355/radar/pakistan-textiles-exports-edge-higher-but-momentum-weakens/?utm_source=openai)) - Product‑level H1 FY25/26 trends: cotton cloth exports down **14.3%**, cotton yarn down **3.2%**, towels down **3.2%**, synthetic textiles down **4.7%**, indicating relatively weaker demand for more basic/intermediate items.([ecotextile.com](https://www.ecotextile.com/2026011961355/radar/pakistan-textiles-exports-edge-higher-but-momentum-weakens/?utm_source=openai)) **Value‑added segment (garments, made‑ups):** - Separate PBS‑based analysis shows **value‑added textile exports** (knitwear, woven garments, higher‑processed textiles) **rising >3% YoY to $7.7bn in Jul–Dec 2025–26**, from $7.46bn a year earlier.([mansoorqureshi.pk](https://mansoorqureshi.pk/pakistan-value-added-textile-exports-7-7bn/?utm_source=openai)) - Destination mix: EU **$3.67bn**, US **$2.47bn** in value‑added exports for this period, underlining continued reliance on these two markets for garments and home textiles.([mansoorqureshi.pk](https://mansoorqureshi.pk/pakistan-value-added-textile-exports-7-7bn/?utm_source=openai)) **Recent month – Feb/March 2026:** - In **Feb 2026**, textile exports totaled **$1.30bn**, down around **3–4% MoM** from Jan but still **accounting for 57.6% of Pakistan’s total exports**.([mettisglobal.news](https://mettisglobal.news/Textile-exports-drop-to-13bn-in-Feb-2026-59029?utm_source=openai)) - PBS March‑2026 release confirms textiles (knitwear, garments, bedwear, cotton cloth, yarn, towels) remain the **core of the export basket** even as volumes are under margin pressure.([app.com.pk](https://www.app.com.pk/business/goods-worth-6-3-trillion-exported-in-3-quarters-pbs/?utm_source=openai)) **Forward‑looking demand (2026):** - USDA’s April 2026 cotton report forecasts **Pakistan’s 2026/27 cotton consumption declining to about 10.2m 480‑lb bales**, reflecting persistent energy costs, finance constraints, and competitiveness challenges for spinning/weaving. This implies **continued pressure on yarn and basic fabric demand**, even as finished garment exports hold up better where Pakistan has niche competitiveness.([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Cotton+and+Products+Annual_Islamabad_Pakistan_PK2026-0002.pdf&utm_source=openai)) **Key interpretation for 2026:** - **Garments & made‑ups:** Slightly positive growth (≈3%+) in H1 FY25/26, continued but slowing into early 2026; demand is “steady but fragile” in EU/US.([ecotextile.com](https://www.ecotextile.com/2026011961355/radar/pakistan-textiles-exports-edge-higher-but-momentum-weakens/?utm_source=openai)) - **Yarn & basic textiles:** Structural softness (double‑digit % drops for cotton cloth, low‑single‑digit declines for yarn) as mills face high costs and global buyers remain price‑sensitive.([ecotextile.com](https://www.ecotextile.com/2026011961355/radar/pakistan-textiles-exports-edge-higher-but-momentum-weakens/?utm_source=openai)) - **Interaction with rice:** Within Pakistan’s overall export mix, **rice is now a key counter‑cyclical earner**, with strong Jan–Feb 2026 growth partially offsetting textile softness. **Sources for this section:** ([kse.com.pk](https://kse.com.pk/pakistan-records-2-5-billion-in-exports-for-february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) --- === 2. MARKET EVENTS – KARACHI PORT / PAKISTAN CONTAINER FLOWS 2026 === **Granular Karachi Port evidence (early 2026):** - A Feb 24, 2026 operational report shows Karachi Port handling **201,355 metric tons of cargo in a single 24‑hour period**, of which **106,459 MT was containerized cargo**, 47,660 MT liquid cargo, 34,081 MT clinker, 6,795 MT canola, 3,006 MT cement, and 2,834 MT soybean seeds. The port authority described activity as “high” across import, export, and liquid bulk segments, highlighting “operational efficiency and strategic importance.”([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/karachi-port-reports-active-shipping-movement-handles-over-201000-mt-cargo/?utm_source=openai)) This is a high‑frequency snapshot rather than full Q1 statistics, but it indicates: - **No acute congestion episode** at Karachi as of late Feb 2026 (the language is about “active shipping movement” rather than backlog or berthing delays). - A **balanced cargo mix**, with containerized freight still dominant. **System‑wide Pakistan export structure (relevant for Karachi volumes):** - PBS March‑2026 release (covering three quarters of FY25/26) confirms goods exports of **Rs 6.3 trillion** over Jul 2025–Mar 2026. Key export commodities remain textile clusters plus rice; most of this flows via **Karachi Port and Port Qasim**.([app.com.pk](https://www.app.com.pk/business/goods-worth-6-3-trillion-exported-in-3-quarters-pbs/?utm_source=openai)) **Port / container trends & structural changes (context):** - Public English‑language reporting in the last 90 days focuses more on: - Operational incidents and daily/weekly cargo reports (like the Feb 24 data), and - Structural developments such as private concessionaires (e.g., Karachi Gateway Terminal) rather than detailed TEU statistics for Q1–Q2 2026.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Karachi?utm_source=openai)) - Karachi Gateway Terminal (KGTL) operates a long‑term concession at berths 6–10 (East Wharf), aimed at raising container throughput and reducing dwell times. While the concession details are historical, in 2026 this remains the **main private‑sector lever for productivity improvements**.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Karachi?utm_source=openai)) **Inferred 2026 Q1–Q2 pattern (based on trade + shipping environment):** - Export side: - Overall export receipts are oscillating between **$2.5–2.8bn/month** in early 2026; textiles are soft but still large, rice is surging. That implies **healthy but not booming export volumes** through Karachi and Port Qasim.([kse.com.pk](https://kse.com.pk/pakistan-records-2-5-billion-in-exports-for-february-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - Import side: - No major import‑demand shock is reported in 2026; macro constraints are tighter than pre‑crisis years but easing compared with 2023–24 FX shortages. The Feb 24 cargo mix—large imports of liquid cargo, clinker, oilseeds—supports a **return to more normal import flows**.([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/karachi-port-reports-active-shipping-movement-handles-over-201000-mt-cargo/?utm_source=openai)) **Congestion and delay signals:** - In the last 90 days, there are **no major reports of Karachi‑specific severe congestion** analogous to COVID‑era pile‑ups. Instead, delays for Pakistan‑bound containers are more often attributed to: - **Longer Asia–Europe leg times** due to Red Sea/Suez disruptions (see Dimension 3), and - Vessel schedule unreliability and blank sailings, rather than local port productivity failures.([documents1.worldbank.org](https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099714403232699040/pdf/IDU-81203430-2cd3-4a58-bd54-af754b57fba1.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **What this implies for 2026 exporters/importers using Karachi:** - **Transit‑time risk is currently more “blue‑water” than terminal‑side.** Karachi appears to be handling flows without exceptional congestion, but upstream routing changes (Cape vs. Suez) and regional security (Red Sea, Hormuz) drive schedule slippage.([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/karachi-port-reports-active-shipping-movement-handles-over-201000-mt-cargo/?utm_source=openai)) - For containerized rice, garments, and yarn, practical experience in Q1–Q2 2026 is likely: - **Port dwell times reasonably stable**, - **But ocean transit times and deviation risks elevated**, raising the importance of buffer stocks at destination and flexible booking strategies. **Sources for this section:** ([app.com.pk](https://www.app.com.pk/business/goods-worth-6-3-trillion-exported-in-3-quarters-pbs/?utm_source=openai)) --- === 3. PROBLEM FRAMING – RED SEA/SUEZ DISRUPTIONS & IMPACT ON PAKISTAN/SOUTH ASIA ROUTES (2024–2026) === #### Timeline & intensity of disruption - From **Nov 2023 onward**, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea/Bab el‑Mandeb sharply reduced container traffic through the Suez Canal; container transits through Suez in **2024 fell ~75% vs 2023**, as many services were rerouted around the **Cape of Good Hope**, lengthening voyages by **50–60% in distance** and adding roughly **10 days** sailing time on Asia–Europe routes.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sea?utm_source=openai)) - UNCTAD analysis cited in the Red Sea crisis overview shows **Shanghai–Europe spot container rates up 256%** on average from Dec 2023 to Feb 2024 due to the attacks.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sea_crisis?utm_source=openai)) **2025–early 2026 evolution:** - By **2025**, some stability returned but risk remained high; S&P Global notes that major container lines **“mostly avoided” the Red Sea/Suez route since late 2023**, diverting via the Cape, with **Asia–Europe and Asia–USEC freight rates rising sharply** relative to pre‑crisis norms (though still below COVID peaks).([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/03/middle-east-war-impacts-container-shipping?utm_source=openai)) - An OECD trade resilience report (Dec 2024; still referenced in 2026 discussions) attributes **>300% increases in Asia–Europe freight rates** to these disruptions, with spot rates to Rotterdam around **$5,000/FEU** and Genoa **>$6,000/FEU** at peak compared with pre‑crisis levels.([oecd.org](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2024/12/risks-and-resilience-in-global-trade_c8a001ff/1c66c439-en.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - By early **2026**, some carriers began **testing returns to the Red Sea**, but overall Suez traffic remained well below historical norms and war‑risk charges persisted.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/NoSpinMedia/comments/1q7rtb4/red_sea_shipping_resumes_trade_routes_reset/?utm_source=openai)) #### 2026 security escalation (Hormuz + renewed Red Sea risk) - The **2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis** saw major lines (Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag‑Lloyd) again **suspend transits through Hormuz and associated Red Sea routes**, with Yemen announcing in **Feb 2026** a resumption of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. This again **forced Suez traffic to re‑route around the Cape**, “adding weeks to transit times and increasing shipping costs.”([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis?utm_source=openai)) This is critical for Pakistan and South Asia, which typically route exports to **Europe, East Mediterranean, and North Africa** via **Karachi/Port Qasim – Arabian Sea – Gulf of Aden – Red Sea – Suez**. #### Cost structure: freight + insurance / war‑risk - A February 2026 geopolitical shipping study (“Red Sea Factor”) using UK P&I Club and Lloyd’s data shows: - **Red Sea war‑risk premiums at ~0.75% of hull value**, still about **5× pre‑2023 baseline** even after an October 2025 ceasefire.([isdo.ch](https://isdo.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Analysis-of-maritime-geopolitics-on-early-2026-The-Red-Sea-Factor.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - For a **20,000 TEU container ship** (hull value ~$165m), this implies **$1.075m per voyage** insurance differential in favor of the **Cape route** in some scenarios, due to how risk and premiums are priced.([isdo.ch](https://isdo.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Analysis-of-maritime-geopolitics-on-early-2026-The-Red-Sea-Factor.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Major lines use a **mixed strategy**: 70–80% of scheduled Asia–Europe services still via Cape, with selective Suez transits when risk/price trade‑offs look favorable.([isdo.ch](https://isdo.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Analysis-of-maritime-geopolitics-on-early-2026-The-Red-Sea-Factor.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - A Middle East shipping cost analysis from April 25, 2026 notes that **two and a half years after the initial Houthi attacks, war‑risk costs remain a “meaningful but absorbable” line item**, estimated at **$3–3.6m per vessel per year** (two Suez transits per round trip, 5–6 round trips annually).([themiddleeastinsider.com](https://themiddleeastinsider.com/2026/04/25/red-sea-shipping-disruption-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - The same and related multilateral analyses show: - Cape routing adds **~10 days** to a typical Asia–North Europe rotation and **4–7 days of additional “effective” delay** due to knock‑on congestion and schedule disruption.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/supply-chain-red-sea-shipping-disruptions-impact?utm_source=openai)) - UN/ITF estimates put additional operating costs for a **medium‑sized container ship** transiting Cape instead of Suez in the **low‑single‑digit millions of USD annually**, once fuel, crew, and opportunity cost are included.([oecd.org](https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2024/12/risks-and-resilience-in-global-trade_c8a001ff/1c66c439-en.pdf?utm_source=openai)) #### Specific impact on South Asia / Pakistan trade lanes While most global analyses are Asia‑Europe in aggregate, the logic carries almost 1:1 into **Pakistan–Europe and Pakistan–US East Coast** lanes: - **Routing:** - Traditional: Karachi/Port Qasim – Arabian Sea – Gulf of Aden – Red Sea – Suez – Mediterranean – N Europe / USEC (via transshipment). - Disrupted: Karachi – Arabian Sea – around Cape of Good Hope – N Europe / USEC. - **Transit times:** - Pre‑crisis, Karachi–Northern Europe containers via Suez typically in the **23–28 day** range depending on service. Cape routing adds roughly **10–14 days** each way at current speeds, implying **30–40% longer transit times** for Pakistan exporters/importers. This aligns with broader estimates of **50–60% more distance** and **~10 extra sailing days** on Asia–Europe routes.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sea?utm_source=openai)) - **Freight levels (directional, not Pakistan‑specific, but applicable):** - Asia–Europe spot rates more than **tripled** at peak vs late‑2023, then softened but remained **well above pre‑Gaza baselines** by 2025–Q1 2026.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/03/middle-east-war-impacts-container-shipping?utm_source=openai)) - For Pakistan cargo (rice, garments, yarn), this translates into: - **Higher base ocean rates** plus **Red Sea surcharges / emergency risk charges**, often quoted as **hundreds of USD/TEU** in 2024–25; exact current PSC figures vary by carrier and week but remain material.([themiddleeastinsider.com](https://themiddleeastinsider.com/2026/04/25/red-sea-shipping-disruption-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - **Insurance & financing for cargo owners:** - War‑risk premiums primarily hit vessel owners, but in practice are **passed through in all‑in freight rates** and via line‑item “war risk” surcharges on B/Ls. - Bankers and insurers increasingly **scrutinize exposure to high‑risk corridors**, which can influence L/C confirmation costs and trade‑finance pricing for Pakistan–EU/UK shipments, particularly from smaller shippers. #### Operational implications for Pakistan’s rice & textile exporters (2026) - **Schedule reliability & lead‑time buffers:** - With 10+ extra sailing days and intermittent re‑routing, exporters of **time‑sensitive apparel and home textiles** to EU/UK need **larger lead‑time buffers** and may face **more frequent order rescheduling or air‑freight exceptions**.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/03/middle-east-war-impacts-container-shipping?utm_source=openai)) - For **rice**, which is more tolerant to transit delays, the main issues are **inventory carrying costs** and **price volatility** at destination, not quality loss—though high‑value Basmati into premium EU retail chains is subject to shelf‑life and contract timing sensitivities. - **Margin pressure & buyer behavior:** - Elevated freight and war‑risk costs **compress FOB margins** for Pakistani exporters compared with competitors closer to destination markets or with alternative routes (e.g., some EU rice from intra‑EU/neighboring origins, or textiles from North Africa/Eastern Europe). - Large brand/retailer buyers often **push cost increases back onto suppliers**, which hurts smaller Pakistan knitwear and garment manufacturers more than large integrated groups.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/03/middle-globe-war-impacts-container-shipping?utm_source=openai)) - **Strategic responses (emerging industry patterns):** - **Route diversification:** Some South Asia–Europe cargo is routed via **transshipment hubs in the Gulf or East Africa**, with carriers dynamically choosing Suez vs. Cape segments per voyage; Pakistan shippers have limited direct control but can **negotiate service strings and transshipment ports** with their forwarders.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/03/middle-east-war-impacts-container-shipping?utm_source=openai)) - **Inventory and contract changes:** - More buyers moving to **FOB Pakistan terms**, leaving routing risk with them, and - Growing use of **longer validity contracts** that build in flexible delivery windows to absorb shipping volatility. #### Comparison to COVID‑era disruption - S&P Global’s 2026 TPM commentary emphasizes that the **Middle East/Red Sea crisis is “a problem” but not “pandemic‑scale”**: - Rates and schedule reliability are worse than in 2018–19, - But **far below the extreme cost and congestion levels of 2021–22**.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/03/middle-east-war-impacts-container-shipping?utm_source=openai)) For Pakistan, this means **structural headwinds** rather than existential blockage: - Trade is moving, ports are functioning (Karachi, Port Qasim), but exporters must **price and plan for structurally higher logistics costs and slightly longer, less predictable lead times through at least late‑2026**. **Sources for this section:** ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/supply-chain-red-sea-shipping-disruptions-impact?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • Pakistan Records $2.5 Billion in Exports for February 2026 https://kse.com.pk/pakistan-records-2-5-billion-in-exports-for-february-2026/?utm_source=openai • Goods worth 6.3 trillion exported in 3 quarters: PBS https://www.app.com.pk/business/goods-worth-6-3-trillion-exported-in-3-quarters-pbs/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan's rice exports slump nearly 50% in H1 FY26 as trade deficit widens past $19 billion - Profit by Pakistan Today https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/01/27/pakistans-rice-exports-slump-nearly-50-in-h1-fy26-as-trade-deficit-widens-past-19-billion/?utm_source=openai • Rice council lauds export price cap removal - Newspaper - DAWN.COM https://www.dawn.com/news/amp/1974423?utm_source=openai • Annual basmati rice exports bouncing back after weak start - Newspaper - DAWN.COM https://www.dawn.com/news/1986688/annual-basmati-rice-exports-bouncing-back-after-weak-start?utm_source=openai • Textile exports drop to $1.3bn in Feb 2026 https://mettisglobal.news/Textile-exports-drop-to-13bn-in-Feb-2026-59029?utm_source=openai • Annual basmati rice exports bouncing back after weak start - Newspaper - DAWN.COM https://www.dawn.com/news/1986688/annual-basmati-rice-exports-bouncing-back-after-weak-start?utm_source=openai • Annual basmati rice exports bouncing back after weak start - Newspaper - DAWN.COM https://www.dawn.com/news/1986688/annual-basmati-rice-exports-bouncing-back-after-weak-start?utm_source=openai • Pakistan textiles exports edge higher but momentum weakens | Ecotextile News https://www.ecotextile.com/2026011961355/radar/pakistan-textiles-exports-edge-higher-but-momentum-weakens/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan textiles exports edge higher but momentum weakens | Ecotextile News https://www.ecotextile.com/2026011961355/radar/pakistan-textiles-exports-edge-higher-but-momentum-weakens/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan value-added textile exports rise 3% to $7.7bn https://mansoorqureshi.pk/pakistan-value-added-textile-exports-7-7bn/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan value-added textile exports rise 3% to $7.7bn https://mansoorqureshi.pk/pakistan-value-added-textile-exports-7-7bn/?utm_source=openai • Textile exports drop to $1.3bn in Feb 2026 https://mettisglobal.news/Textile-exports-drop-to-13bn-in-Feb-2026-59029?utm_source=openai • Goods worth 6.3 trillion exported in 3 quarters: PBS https://www.app.com.pk/business/goods-worth-6-3-trillion-exported-in-3-quarters-pbs/?utm_source=openai • Port of Karachi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Karachi?utm_source=openai • Port of Karachi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Karachi?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Records $2.5 Billion in Exports for February 2026 https://kse.com.pk/pakistan-records-2-5-billion-in-exports-for-february-2026/?utm_source=openai • Karachi Port Handles 201,355 MT Cargo – Feb 24, 2026 https://pkrevenue.com/karachi-port-reports-active-shipping-movement-handles-over-201000-mt-cargo/?utm_source=openai • Goods worth 6.3 trillion exported in 3 quarters: PBS https://www.app.com.pk/business/goods-worth-6-3-trillion-exported-in-3-quarters-pbs/?utm_source=openai • Required Report: Required - Public Distribution https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Cotton+and+Products+Annual_Islamabad_Pakistan_PK2026-0002.pdf&utm_source=openai • Pakistan textiles exports edge higher but momentum weakens | Ecotextile News https://www.ecotextile.com/2026011961355/radar/pakistan-textiles-exports-edge-higher-but-momentum-weakens/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan textiles exports edge higher but momentum weakens | Ecotextile News https://www.ecotextile.com/2026011961355/radar/pakistan-textiles-exports-edge-higher-but-momentum-weakens/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Records $2.5 Billion in Exports for February 2026 https://kse.com.pk/pakistan-records-2-5-billion-in-exports-for-february-2026/?utm_source=openai • Karachi Port Handles 201,355 MT Cargo – Feb 24, 2026 https://pkrevenue.com/karachi-port-reports-active-shipping-movement-handles-over-201000-mt-cargo/?utm_source=openai