International updates that affect Pakistan based importers, exporters, service providers, and other stakeholders.
The Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a vital transit point on the map—it is currently the single biggest risk to your supply chain in Q2 2026. For years, Pakistani trade has relied on this Middle Eastern corridor to move cargo smoothly. Today, due to escalating geopolitical tensions, major shipping lines are being forced […]
On March 6, 2026, Pakistan’s logistics and trade sectors were hit with an unprecedented operational hurdle: a historic Rs. 55 per litre increase in fuel prices. With petrol now sitting at Rs. 321.17/L and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) at Rs. 335.86/L, the era of stable, predictable inland freight costs has abruptly ended. For supply chain managers, […]
The regional trade landscape shifted violently in early March 2026. Specifically, following US-Israeli strikes on Iranian cities and the assassination of the Supreme Leader, the Persian Gulf has entered a state of high alert. Consequently, the commercial arteries between Pakistan and Iran now face unprecedented security and economic pressure. For Supply Chain Directors and FMCG […]
The trade relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan reached a definitive breaking point in late February 2026. Specifically, following a series of retaliatory airstrikes, officials in Islamabad now describe the situation as an “open war.” Consequently, the primary commercial arteries at Torkham and Chaman remain shut indefinitely to all commercial movement. For Supply Chain Directors and […]
India’s New Trade Deals Raise Competitive Pressure on Pakistan’s Key Export Industries 4th February 2026 — Karachi, Pakistan Recent global trade shifts, especially the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and evolving tariff landscapes with the United States, are expected to put new competitive pressures on Pakistan’s export economy—particularly its largest industrial sectors. Media reports […]
