## Company Profile CARGOGIANTS INTERNATIONAL — Pakistan-based freight forwarder (website: http://www.cargogiants.com). Listed in Lahore Chamber of Commerce directory. As a typical national forwarder, they likely offer international sea and air freight, customs clearance, trucking and warehousing services for exporters and importers across Pakistan. No public financials found; appears to be an SME operator focused on export cargo from Karachi/Lahore (textiles, rice) and imports for domestic distribution. ## Pain Points 1) Port congestion and customs delays at Karachi (KICT) in early‑2026 are causing extended dwell times, demurrage and unpredictable schedules — directly hitting textile and rice exporters who are CARGOGIANTS' core customers. 2) Air‑freight capacity squeezes and elevated spot rates on Pakistan→Middle East/Europe lanes (Mar–Apr 2026 peaks) make it harder to service urgent, time‑sensitive textile and perishable orders; shippers face margin pressure and service failures. 3) Shifts in commodity demand: basmati is front‑loaded and prices are firming in 2026 while non‑basmati is weakening—exporters need buyer access, rapid fulfilment and compliance (pesticide/quality documentation) to capture premium prices without losing time to logistics bottlenecks. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === 1. COMMODITY TRENDS: PAKISTAN BASMATI RICE & TEXTILE EXPORTS (DEMAND & PRICE, 2025–26) === **Basmati vs non‑basmati export performance** - Pakistan’s total rice exports in FY 2023‑24 reached about **6.0 million tons**, with **772,725 tons basmati** and **5.24 million tons non‑basmati**, earning **US$3.93 billion** (basmati US$876.9m; non‑basmati US$3.05b). Average export price: **US$1,135/ton for basmati** and **US$583/ton for non‑basmati**. ([reap.com.pk](https://www.reap.com.pk/exporthistory?utm_source=openai)) - According to a February 5, 2026 analysis, Pakistan’s **rice export earnings have fallen about 47% in two years**, from **US$3.88b in FY 2023‑24 to under US$1.8b in H1 FY 2025‑26**; non‑basmati volumes dropped by **> one‑third** year‑on‑year in July–Dec 2025‑26 due to loss of price competitiveness after India’s return to the market and lower global prices. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-rice-exports-fall-47-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai)) **Recent basmati demand and volume trend (late 2025–early 2026)** - Despite broader rice weakness, **Pakistan’s basmati exports rebounded in early 2026**: - Jul–Dec 2025: **250,269 tons** of basmati exported. - Jan–Feb 2026 alone: **258,835 tons**, nearly matching the previous six months. - To match FY 2024‑25 basmati exports of **808,643 tons**, Pakistan needs about **299,000 tons** in Mar–Jun 2026 (≈75,000 t/month), which exporters now see as achievable given the pace in Jan–Feb. ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/1986688/annual-basmati-rice-exports-bouncing-back-after-weak-start?utm_source=openai)) - Trade sources report **strong Middle East demand** for Pakistani and Indian basmati in Q1–Q2 2026, despite geopolitical disruptions, keeping basmati demand “bullish.” ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/040926-indian-pakistani-basmati-rice-markets-bullish-despite-middle-east-ceasefire?utm_source=openai)) **Basmati export price trends (late 2025–2026)** - A Pakistan-focused rice market report notes that after India lifted most rice export restrictions in late 2024, **global rice prices fell ~11% in 2025 and are forecast to fall another ~2% in 2026**; Pakistan’s non‑basmati has been hit harder, but basmati shows relative resilience due to quality‑driven demand. ([research.akdsl.com](https://research.akdsl.com/AKD_Detail_Report_Dec_21_2024.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - S&P Global/Platts (April 9, 2026) reports **firm basmati prices in both India and Pakistan**: - Export offers are described as **rising by up to US$20/ton within a single day** in some cases, due to tight nearby availability and high paddy costs. - Pakistani exporters specifically cite **continued export and domestic demand** as a key reason for **rising basmati FOB prices** in Q2 2026. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/040926-indian-pakistani-basmati-rice-markets-bullish-despite-middle-east-ceasefire?utm_source=openai)) - Net effect: - **Non‑basmati**: clear downtrend in both prices and volumes as India’s competitively priced supply re‑enters and global white rice demand softens. ([agriinsite.com](https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-rice-exports-fall-47-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26/?utm_source=openai)) - **Basmati**: **prices are firm to rising** into early/mid‑2026 on demand from the Middle East and some European buyers, even as global “commodity” rice prices ease. ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/1986688/annual-basmati-rice-exports-bouncing-back-after-weak-start?utm_source=openai)) **Demand-side factors & regulatory context (basmati)** - The latest USDA Post grain update (March/April 2026) notes: - **Decreasing exportable stocks after April 2025**, **volatile export prices in 2024/25**, and policy moves such as **minimum export price (MEP) settings and a zero‑rate export regime** for rice influencing trade flows. ([apps.fas.usda.gov](https://apps.fas.usda.gov/newgainapi/api/Report/DownloadReportByFileName?fileName=Grain+and+Feed+Update_Islamabad_Pakistan_PK2025-0020&utm_source=openai)) - Several analyses highlight: - Buyers (especially EU) increasingly demand **pesticide‑compliant, premium‑quality basmati**, putting pressure on Pakistani mills to upgrade milling and quality control. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_production_in_Pakistan?utm_source=openai)) **Pakistan textile export trends & 2026 outlook** - **2025 performance and lead‑in to 2026:** - Calendar‑year 2025: Pakistan’s **textile exports rose ~15.7–16% YoY to US$17.85 billion** in the first 11 months vs US$15.43b a year earlier, aided by improved energy supply and recovery in global apparel demand. ([profit.pakistantoday.com.pk](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/12/30/textile-exports-rise-16-to-17-85-billion-in-11-months-of-2025-outlook-for-2026-turns-cautious/?utm_source=openai)) - **FY 2025‑26 (July 2025–June 2026) performance to date:** - July–March FY 2025‑26: textile exports at **US$13.545b**, **down 0.5% YoY** (US$13.614b same period previous year). ([textalks.com](https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai)) - March 2026 textile exports were **US$1.328b**, **7.1% lower YoY**, but **1.4% higher MoM** versus February 2026. ([textalks.com](https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai)) - **Composition and drivers:** - Sector accounts for **over 50% of Pakistan’s goods exports** and remains the primary driver of export earnings. ([jsglobalonline.com](https://www.jsglobalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JS-Global-Pakistan-Equity-Outlook-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Recent quarters show **better performance in value‑added garments** (knit/non‑knit apparel, made‑ups) versus basic yarn and greige fabrics. ([ptc.org.pk](https://ptc.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Q-1-PTC-Exp-Rep-July-September-2025-issued-16-Oct-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - **Forward‑looking 2026 outlook:** - A macro‑outlook by ICMA Pakistan (WealthPK) projects **total exports reaching ~US$40b in FY 2025‑26**, up **~25% from US$32b in FY 2024‑25**, with **textiles and IT as key growth engines** (implying upper‑single‑ to low‑double‑digit textile export growth if targets are met). ([inp.net.pk](https://www.inp.net.pk/news-detail/inp-wealthpk/exports-projected-to-reach-40-billion-in-fy26-as-textiles-it-drive-growth-momentum?utm_source=openai)) - A Pakistan equity strategy report (Jan 2026) references the government’s **“Uraan Pakistan” program**, targeting an **11% 5‑year CAGR in textile exports to ~US$29.4b by FY 2030**, which implies about **12% growth in FY 2025‑26** from the recent base—though current 9‑month data (‑0.5% YoY) show the sector **underperforming this target so far**. ([jsglobalonline.com](https://www.jsglobalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JS-Global-Pakistan-Equity-Outlook-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for 2026 demand & pricing** - **Basmati rice**: - **Demand**: Strong in Middle East & some EU markets; Jan–Feb 2026 shipment surge suggests **front‑loaded buying and possible restocking** after a weak H1 FY 2025‑26. ([dawn.com](https://www.dawn.com/news/1986688/annual-basmati-rice-exports-bouncing-back-after-weak-start?utm_source=openai)) - **Price**: Upward bias in 2026 despite broader grain softness, driven by quality‑driven demand, tight prompt availabilities, logistics risk premia (Red Sea/Gulf), and firm local paddy prices. ([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/040926-indian-pakistani-basmati-rice-markets-bullish-despite-middle-east-ceasefire?utm_source=openai)) - **Textiles**: - **Demand**: Mixed; 2025 saw strong rebound, but **9M FY 2025‑26 data show a plateau/slight decline (‑0.5% YoY)** by March 2026 as global buying normalizes and price competitiveness is challenged by currency and energy issues. ([textalks.com](https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai)) - **Price/realization**: Shift toward **higher‑value apparel and home textiles** provides some unit‑value support, but yarn/fabric margins remain thin; sector’s 2026 performance will depend on **energy tariffs, exchange rate management, and EU/US retail demand**. ([ptc.org.pk](https://ptc.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Q-1-PTC-Exp-Rep-July-September-2025-issued-16-Oct-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Section 1 sources:** ([reap.com.pk](https://www.reap.com.pk/exporthistory?utm_source=openai)) === 2. MARKET EVENTS: KARACHI PORT CONTAINER CONGESTION & LINER SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS (2025–26) === **Current congestion situation at Karachi (especially KICT) – early 2026** - On **February 4, 2026**, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) warned of **severe congestion at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT)**: - Over **2,000 stranded Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) containers** were clogging the terminal. - KCCI highlighted an **acute shortage of customs staff**, especially for consignments needing physical inspection, causing **prolonged dwell times and clearance delays**. ([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai)) - Additional congestion pressure expected **Feb 5–15, 2026**, from **post–Chinese New Year cargo plus Eid‑season imports**, raising risks of stock‑outs and cost inflation in the domestic market. ([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai)) - The same day, Customs issued a formal warning highlighting a **“severe operational crisis” at KICT**: - Alleged **refusal by the terminal operator to accept Delay & Detention Certificates (DDCs)**, increasing cost exposure for shippers. - When multiple vessels are alongside, **yard cranes and equipment are diverted to ship operations**, halting grounding and examination in the yard, leading to **massive clearance backlogs**. ([customnews.pk](https://customnews.pk/2026/02/04/karachi-port-faces-severe-operational-crisis-customs-issues-warning-to-terminal-operator/?utm_source=openai)) - The issue has drawn attention from the **Prime Minister’s task force on port congestion**, implying high‑level pressure for remedial action. ([customnews.pk](https://customnews.pk/2026/02/04/karachi-port-faces-severe-operational-crisis-customs-issues-warning-to-terminal-operator/?utm_source=openai)) **Systemic congestion & infrastructure context** - Karachi Port has historically faced **landside congestion** due to its location in a dense urban and multi‑terminal harbour, with trucking bottlenecks and limited evacuation corridors noted as structural constraints. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Karachi?utm_source=openai)) - Reddit‑amplified reporting of a March 6, 2026 story from a major Pakistani daily indicates authorities are trying to position **Karachi and Port Qasim as alternative or transshipment options for vessels delayed in the Gulf/Middle East conflict**, which may **increase call volumes and transshipment flows**, potentially adding short‑term strain on terminal capacity if not matched by yard and customs resourcing. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/pakistan/comments/1rmjg7a/pakistan_offers_port_terminal_slots_to_ships/?utm_source=openai)) **Impact on container flows & trade (inferred 2026)** - While detailed TEU‑level statistics for Q1 2026 are not yet fully consolidated, the combination of: - **>2,000 ATT containers parked at KICT**, - seasonal peaks (post‑CNY + Eid), and - customs & operator disputes strongly suggests **extended dwell times** and **higher port‑related costs** for exporters and importers in early 2026, particularly for **time‑sensitive cargo (textiles, perishables, high‑value goods)**. ([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai)) **Liner service changes touching Pakistan (late 2025–2026)** Direct, Pakistan‑specific liner schedule databases are mostly behind paywalls, but several market narratives point to structural changes: - Global carriers have **reconfigured Asia–Europe services around Red Sea/Gulf risks** since late 2024, often: - Routing via the **Cape of Good Hope**, lengthening transit times by **7–14 days**. - Increasing bunker and insurance surcharges, which **raise CIF costs for Pakistan’s importers and erode FOB competitiveness of exporters** (textiles, rice, etc.). ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) - Pakistan’s offer (reported March 2026) to provide **on‑dock/off‑dock terminal slots and transshipment services** to delayed vessels suggests: - Efforts to **attract additional direct calls or feeder traffic**, especially for containers diverted from traditional hubs in the Gulf. - Potential **short‑term spikes in call frequency** and yard utilization at Karachi and Port Qasim as shipping lines test contingency routings. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/pakistan/comments/1rmjg7a/pakistan_offers-port-terminal-slots-to-ships/?utm_source=openai)) **Operational & regulatory responses** - Customs and KCCI are pushing for: - **Additional customs staffing**, - better coordination of **ATT container management**, and - enforcement of **DDC acceptance** by terminal operators. ([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai)) - With the **Prime Minister’s task force monitoring port congestion**, policy responses in 2026 may include: - **Revised service‑level agreements** or penalties for terminal operators in cases of persistent congestion, - possibly **incentives for off‑dock depots and rail/truck corridors** to evacuate containers faster. (This is an inference based on task‑force involvement and prior patterns in similar crises; not yet codified in publicly available regulations.) ([customnews.pk](https://customnews.pk/2026/02/04/karachi-port-faces-severe-operational-crisis-customs-issues-warning-to-terminal-operator/?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for shippers (2026)** - Exporters of basmati rice, textiles, and high‑value goods should assume for 2026: - **Higher risk of clearance and gate‑out delays at KICT**, particularly when ATT backlogs recur. ([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai)) - Potential **bunching of vessel calls** and short‑notice schedule changes as lines adjust around Middle East disruptions and test Pakistan’s offer of extra terminal slots. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/pakistan/comments/1rmjg7a/pakistan_offers-port-terminal-slots-to-ships/?utm_source=openai)) **Section 2 sources:** ([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai)) === 3. DEMAND SIGNALS: AIR FREIGHT CAPACITY & RATES PAKISTAN–EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST (2026 SEASONAL PEAKS) === Direct, Pakistan‑origin lane data are sparse in open sources; below combines global/ME patterns with Pakistan/region‑specific commentary. **Global & Middle East air freight environment in 2026** - A March 31, 2026 logistics report notes that **Middle East disruptions have sharply reshaped air cargo**: - Some weeks saw **capacity from the Middle East down by up to 49% week‑on‑week**, due to route suspensions, aircraft redeployments and airspace risks. - This has **tightened capacity on Asia–Europe and Asia–Africa routes**, particularly those interlining via Gulf hubs (UAE, Qatar, Saudi). ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) - With significant Pakistan–Europe/Middle East air cargo flowing via **Gulf super‑connectors**, this regional capacity squeeze effectively **reduces available lift for Pakistan origin cargo**, even if Pakistan‑hub frequencies remain nominal. **Rate trends & relative levels (inferred for Pakistan–EU/ME)** - The same March 2026 report describes **“strong demand and rising costs”** pushing air freight rates higher, with forwarders citing: - **General rate increases (GRIs)** on Middle East–Europe and Asia–Europe sectors, and - **war‑risk and re‑routing premiums** layered into tariffs. ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) - Commercial indices (not Pakistan‑specific) indicate that in early 2026: - Asia–Europe spot air freight rates were **significantly above 2023 averages**, often **20–40% higher YoY**, depending on lane and week, after spiking in response to Red Sea and regional tensions. (This is a synthesized range from multiple market commentaries; precise Pakistan–EU numbers are paywalled but general Asia–EU benchmarks show this order of magnitude.) ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) - For **Pakistan–Europe** exports (textiles, leather, perishables): - Industry commentary links **higher air freight costs** directly to **margin pressure on apparel exporters**, who traditionally use air to meet urgent orders and fashion deadlines; rising rates make last‑minute air‑lifting less viable. ([jsglobalonline.com](https://www.jsglobalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JS-Global-Pakistan-Equity-Outlook-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Capacity and lane behavior Pakistan → Middle East** - While there is no single open‑source dataset quantifying Pakistan–Gulf air cargo capacity in TEU‑equivalent or ton‑km, several inferences are reasonable: - Pakistan’s passenger and freighter flights to **Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah/Riyadh** constitute the **primary belly‑hold and freighter capacity** into the Middle East. - When Middle East carriers reduce or re‑route regional operations due to conflict or airspace closures, the **connectivity for Pakistan exports to onward Europe/Africa is constrained**, even if point‑to‑point Pakistan–Gulf passenger flights resume quickly. ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) - Freight forwarder advisories (summarized in reportage) have flagged **tight space ex‑Pakistan into Gulf hubs** in peak weeks of Q1 2026, particularly for **temperature‑controlled cargo and high‑value textiles**, prompting early booking requirements. (This is a qualitative synthesis of industry commentary rather than a numbered statistic.) ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) **Seasonal peak patterns for 2026 (Pakistan origin, inferred)** Typical Pakistan air‑cargo peaks (all commodities) include: - **Pre‑Ramadan / Eid seasons** (variable with lunar calendar; for 2026, Ramzan/Eid‑related peaks clustered around March–April). - **Pre‑Western retail seasons** (back‑to‑school, Black Friday/Christmas) – generally **late Q3–Q4 calendar year**, particularly for textiles and fashion. - With 2026’s Middle East disruptions: - **Q1–Q2 2026**: - Capacity **tightest during March–April** around **Ramadan/Eid shipments**, overlayed on already reduced Middle East capacity (some weeks down almost half). - Expect **elevated Pakistan→ME & Pakistan→EU air rates**, possibly **20–50% above off‑peak 2025 levels**, especially via Gulf hubs, with higher surcharges for priority space and pharma/perishables. (Quantified range is an informed estimate based on regional rate movements; lane‑specific public indices are scarce.) ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) - **Q3–Q4 2026** (projected): - If geopolitical tensions persist, **peak fashion season** (Aug–Nov) could see **chronic capacity tightness out of South Asia**, with Pakistan competing with India/Bangladesh/Vietnam for limited uplift via Middle East hubs. - Expect forwarders to encourage **earlier booking windows (2–3 weeks)** and **mode shifts** (sea‑air via Gulf, or direct sea where lead times permit), especially for **textiles and high‑value SMEs**. (This is a forward‑looking inference, not yet reflected in 2026 data.) ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) **Signals specific to Pakistan’s export mix** - Pakistan’s export profile (textiles >50% of goods exports; plus fresh produce, seafood, pharma) means: - Air freight is **strategic but niche by volume**; the main demand spikes come from **urgent textile orders and perishables**. ([jsglobalonline.com](https://www.jsglobalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JS-Global-Pakistan-Equity-Outlook-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Rising **sea freight and port congestion at Karachi** (see Dimension 2) could push some shippers to **shift high‑margin cargo to air**, further tightening limited ex‑Pakistan air capacity during congestion episodes. ([pkrevenue.com](https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai)) **Operational considerations for 2026** - Shippers from Pakistan to Europe/Middle East should plan for 2026 by: - **Budgeting for higher air freight rates** vs 2023–early 2024, especially during **Mar–Apr and Aug–Nov peaks**. ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) - Considering **alternative routings** (e.g., direct EU carriers where available, sea–air combinations, or spreading volumes across multiple hubs) to mitigate capacity shocks at single Middle East gateways. ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) **Section 3 sources:** ([metro.global](https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan https://www.reap.com.pk/exporthistory?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Rice Exports Fall 47% in First Half of FY2025-26 - AgriInsite https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-rice-exports-fall-47-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26/?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 • Indian, Pakistani basmati rice markets bullish despite Middle East ceasefire | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/040926-indian-pakistani-basmati-rice-markets-bullish-despite-middle-east-ceasefire?utm_source=openai • PAKISTAN STRATEGY 2025 https://research.akdsl.com/AKD_Detail_Report_Dec_21_2024.pdf?utm_source=openai • Indian, Pakistani basmati rice markets bullish despite Middle East ceasefire | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/040926-indian-pakistani-basmati-rice-markets-bullish-despite-middle-east-ceasefire?utm_source=openai • Pakistan Rice Exports Fall 47% in First Half of FY2025-26 - AgriInsite https://agriinsite.com/pakistan-rice-exports-fall-47-in-first-half-of-fy2025-26/?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 • Indian, Pakistani basmati rice markets bullish despite Middle East ceasefire | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/040926-indian-pakistani-basmati-rice-markets-bullish-despite-middle-east-ceasefire?utm_source=openai • Pakistan’s textile exports slip in 9MFY26 as garment growth fails to offset broader weakness | TEXtalks | let's talk textiles... https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan’s textile exports slip in 9MFY26 as garment growth fails to offset broader weakness | TEXtalks | let's talk textiles... https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai • Beyond the boom - 2026 is about selective bets https://www.jsglobalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JS-Global-Pakistan-Equity-Outlook-2026.pdf?utm_source=openai • | | --- | --- | --- Pakistan’s Textile & | | A https://ptc.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Q-1-PTC-Exp-Rep-July-September-2025-issued-16-Oct-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai • Exports projected to reach $40 billion in FY26 as textiles, IT drive growth momentum-INP https://www.inp.net.pk/news-detail/inp-wealthpk/exports-projected-to-reach-40-billion-in-fy26-as-textiles-it-drive-growth-momentum?utm_source=openai • Beyond the boom - 2026 is about selective bets https://www.jsglobalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/JS-Global-Pakistan-Equity-Outlook-2026.pdf?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 • Indian, Pakistani basmati rice markets bullish despite Middle East ceasefire | S&P Global https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/040926-indian-pakistani-basmati-rice-markets-bullish-despite-middle-east-ceasefire?utm_source=openai • Pakistan’s textile exports slip in 9MFY26 as garment growth fails to offset broader weakness | TEXtalks | let's talk textiles... https://textalks.com/pakistans-textile-exports-slip-in-9mfy26-as-garment-growth-fails/?utm_source=openai • | | --- | --- | --- Pakistan’s Textile & | | A https://ptc.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Q-1-PTC-Exp-Rep-July-September-2025-issued-16-Oct-2025.pdf?utm_source=openai • Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan https://www.reap.com.pk/exporthistory?utm_source=openai • Over 2,000 ATT Containers Cause Congestion at KICT https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai • Over 2,000 ATT Containers Cause Congestion at KICT https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?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 • 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 • Port of Karachi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Karachi?utm_source=openai • Pakistan offers port terminal slots to ships delayed by Gulf tensions, eyes transshipment gains https://www.reddit.com/r/pakistan/comments/1rmjg7a/pakistan_offers-port-terminal-slots-to-ships/?utm_source=openai • Over 2,000 ATT Containers Cause Congestion at KICT https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai • Middle East disruption reshapes air freight market as capacity tightens and rates surge | Metro Global https://www.metro.global/2026/03/31/middle-east-disruption-reshapes-air-freight-market-as-capacity-tightens-and-rates-surge/?utm_source=openai • Pakistan offers port terminal slots to ships delayed by Gulf tensions, eyes transshipment gains https://www.reddit.com/r/pakistan/comments/1rmjg7a/pakistan_offers-port-terminal-slots-to-ships/?utm_source=openai • Over 2,000 ATT Containers Cause Congestion at KICT https://pkrevenue.com/over-2000-afghan-transit-trade-containers-clog-kict-warns-karachi-chamber/?utm_source=openai