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18/01/2026

Shipping Lines Shift to SBP's Official Dollar Rate

The All Shi­pping Association through a formal communication on Jan 12, has confirmed that all member shipping lines are now charging shipping fees strictly on the basis of exchange rates provided by their respective authorised commercial banks, in accordance with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations.

Written confirmations of compliance have been received from major international shipping lines and their local agents, including Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), COSCO Shipping, CMA CGM, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), OOCL, and United Marine Agencies, among others.

2026 Week-3 = 282.xx
https://www.fbr.gov.pk/customs-ensures-industrywide-implementation-of-official-bank-exchange-rates-for-shipping-charges/174534

31/07/2025

"We have just concluded a Deal with the Country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive Oil Reserves," Trump wrote on social media.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed the deal. "Deal Concluded," he told Reuters, without elaborating.
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https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-says-it-wins-us-tariff-deal-trump-cites-oil-reserves-pact-2025-07-30/

29/07/2025

📺 How Cargo Ships deliver Goods to your Door

CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout gets inside the trillion-dollar shipping industry to find out what it takes to get made-in-China goods to the US.

29/05/2025

The Order HALTS Trump's 30% Tariffs on China, 25% Tariffs on some goods imported from Mexico & Canada, and the 10% Universal Tariffs on most goods coming into the United States.

It Does NOT, however, affect the 25% tariffs on Autos, Auto Parts, Steel or Aluminum, which were subject to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act - a different law than the one Trump cited for his broader trade actions.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/28/business/us-court-blocks-trumps-tariffs

23/04/2025

The movement of goods has been disrupted due to protests in northern Sindh cities .. The sit-ins and roadblocks in Khairpur, Sukkur and Larkana have brought vehicular movement to a standstill on the National Highway.

Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Jawed Bilwani said prolonged blockades of major trade routes, particularly those used for inter-city cargo and exports, have inflicted heavy losses on traders.

The protests followed a 4-day strike by Goods Transporters last week, which disrupted Trade activity as shipments were delayed and backlogs of imported containers piled up at ports.

Oil companies warn of supply disruption as containers stuck at Sindh-Punjab border.

21/04/2025

DHL Express, said it would suspend global business-to-consumer shipments worth over $800 to individuals in the United States from April 21, as US customs regulatory changes have lengthened clearance.

DHL Express, a division of Germany’s Deutsche Post, said it would suspend global business-to-consumer shipments worth over $800 to individuals in the United States from April 21, as US customs regulatory changes have lengthened clearance.

20/04/2025

Tariq Gujjar, president of the Transport Goods Association, said authorities had given transporters a 6-month window to implement safety measures, including fitness certification, in a bid to curb rising accidents in Karachi.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1905378/transporters-strike-ends-after-four-days-exporters-claim-heavy-losses

03/04/2025

"Baseline Tariffs" on All Countries is set at 10%, will go into effect on 2025-Apr-5

37% 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
34% 🇨🇳 China
26% 🇮🇳 India
29% 🇵🇰 PAKISTAN
44% 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
46% 🇻🇳 Vietnam
25% All Foreign-made Automobiles

Canada & Mexico are not mentioned in these new tariff announcements

07/04/2024

Fitr Holidays have been announced 🇵🇰 from Wed/Apr-10 onwards.
will return to Office on Mon/Apr-15.

07/04/2024

Laura Mae Martin, Executive Advisor at Google - has advice on what has worked well at one of the biggest organizations in the world, managing their Time, Calendars, Email Inboxes, and more.

A conversation with author Laura Mae Martin on working smarter.

21/02/2024

Why AI ( Applicant Tracking System ) might be Rejecting your Resume

Companies are turning to automation and forms of artificial intelligence to speed up the hiring process, but the systems aren’t perfect. One study found programs like applicant tracking systems mistakenly rejected the resumes from candidates perfectly suited for positions. So, we asked two experts...

19/12/2023

Red Sea and Suez Canal Disruption 🗓 2023-Dec-19