Karachi Port Sees Increased Activity Amid Middle East Conflict

Governance crisis

WITH the war in the Middle East, Karachi’s strategic importance has once again come to the fore. Recent data shared by the Karachi Port Trust revealed that the Karachi Port handled at least 8,313 containers in March 2026, exceeding the total volume handled in 2025. While Karachi’s location and its two deep-water ports have often underscored its immense potential, successive governments have failed to transform it into a modern metropolis. Consider the Red Line BRT Project: slated to be c...

By [email protected] (Mirza Moiz Baig)