A safe and strong Pakistan in the evolving global scenario has become an attractive destination for investment and global trade.
According to the Pakistan Index, Pakistan has now become a trade hub for the entire world with the net security stabilizer.
A record historic increase has been witnessed in the activities at Pakistani ports including Karachi Port, Port Qasim and Gwadar Port.
The Pakistan Index reflects that there has been a huge increase in transshipment at Karachi Port during the past twenty-four days, which is equal to the transshipment of the entire year. In the year 2025, about 8,300 containers arrived at Karachi Port, while in the last 24 days only, 8,313 containers of goods docked at Karachi Port.
According to Arab News, transshipment activity in Pakistan has seen a significant increase because of changes in the routes owning to shipping disruptions in the Arabian Gulf. It said Pakistan has amended international transshipment rules to allow cargo handling at its seaports and airports.
Global experts say the Middle East war has given Pakistan a golden opportunity to become a permanent transshipment hub. They say the recognition of Pakistan by the world as a prime location for transshipment in search of a nearby alternative is a significant achievement
The experts further say that Pakistan’s strong political and economic stability and strategy by the leadership are taking investor confidence to new heights. They added that vast opportunities through China Pakistan Economic Corridor and modern infrastructure are also cementing Pakistan’s position as a trade and logistics hub in the region.
