Dossier
Shahid Ahmed
Coverage of Shahid Ahmed in the Nexus archive.
- Karachi Port Trust sets cargo handling record in 138-year history: maritime minister
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) achieved a record annual cargo handling volume in FY25-26, surpassing its previous record of 54.685 million tonnes set in FY17-18. The surge is attributed to global shipping lines diverting vessels to Pakistan due to the Strait of Hormuz closure amid the US-Iran war, and the government's efforts to modernize ports and expand trade infrastructure.