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Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. After last week’s focus on Karachi Port investment, Finance Act changes, and monsoon planning, this week’s supply chain story is shifting back to Pakistan’s trade pressure. The latest FY26 trade numbers show that Pakistan’s trade deficit has reached a four-year high. Imports increased, exports fell, and June showed a sharp […]

Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. After last week’s focus on fuel-price relief and current account improvement, this week’s supply chain story is moving toward port investment, budget implementation, and weather risk. Pakistan’s port sector is getting fresh attention. Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited is planning major new investment at Karachi Port after a cargo surge linked […]

Timely Insights and Key Industry Changes Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. After last week’s focus on the Pakistan Budget 2026-27 and landed cost planning, this week brings a more balanced picture for Pakistan’s supply chain. Fuel prices have fallen sharply, Pakistan’s current account moved back into surplus in May, and SBP reserves improved again. This […]

Timely Insights and Key Industry Changes Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. After last week’s focus on Hormuz risk, freight costs, and budget uncertainty, this week’s supply chain story is mostly about the FY27 budget, lower fuel prices, stronger reserves, and cautious movement through the Strait of Hormuz. There is some relief for businesses. Petrol and […]

Timely Insights and Key Industry Changes Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. After last week’s focus on energy security and fuel-price relief, Pakistan’s supply chain is facing a mixed situation. The monthly trade deficit improved in May, and petrol prices have come down again. But the wider pressure is still active. Regional tensions around the Strait […]

Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. After last week’s focus on rising import pressure and landed cost planning, Pakistan’s supply chain story is now moving towards long-term energy security. This week, the main developments are: Pakistan still depends heavily on energy supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Regional tensions have shown how quickly fuel prices, […]

Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. This week, Pakistan’s supply chain story is shifting from short-term relief to renewed import pressure. The key issue is clear: Fuel prices have come down again, reserves have improved, and port activity remains strong. But Pakistan’s import bill is still heavy, the current account has moved back into deficit, and […]

Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. This week, Pakistan’s supply chain story is moving from trade pressure to energy movement, port activity, and external account support. The key issue is clear: Pakistan is still facing high logistics costs, but there are signs of short-term relief through lower fuel prices, stronger remittances, and continued LNG movement into […]

Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. This week, the story is not just about ports or shipping routes. The bigger story is Pakistan’s trade pressure. Imports are rising, inflation is back in double digits, fuel costs are climbing, and LNG uncertainty is still affecting energy planning. The Current Situation: Trade Deficit Hits 46-Month High Pakistan’s trade […]

As an importer in Pakistan, your profit margin is decided before your cargo even leaves the port of origin. Miscalculating your customs duties doesn’t just eat into your profits, it can completely wipe them out. With shifting Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) policies, fluctuating exchange rates, and sudden regulatory changes, estimating your landed cost using […]

Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. We are living through a paradox in the global supply chain. While the Middle East crisis continues to escalate, with the US-Iran conflict heavily disrupting global shipping, Pakistan’s logistics sector is actually breaking records. The Current Situation: Inland Freight Remains Expensive Just when the transport sector needed a break, the […]

Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. As global oil markets stabilize and maritime bottlenecks slowly begin to clear, Pakistan’s logistics and trade sectors are experiencing a massive strategic shift. This week, the focus has moved from crisis management to regional expansion. Exporters have officially gained a brand new, highly anticipated land route to Central Asia, fundamentally […]

Hi, it’s Faiz from Maalbardaar. Despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, Pakistan’s ports are operating at peak capacity. However, with thousands of containers stranded due to the Hormuz blockade, the government has been forced to step in with financial relief for exporters and the rapid activation of alternative land transit routes. Here are […]