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Cost Efficiency of New Transit Routes
Estimated reduction in transport costs compared to traditional Karachi port shipping.
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Pakistan opens new transit routes for Iran trade - Daily Times
Pakistan introduces six transit routes for third-country goods to Iran under a new framework, aiming to boost regional trade and strengthen connectivity through key ports and corridors.
Pakistan notifies 6 transit routes for Iran goods amid Strait of Hormuz ...
Story highlightsPakistan has officially notified six land transit routes, including the Gwadar-Gabad corridor, to facilitate goods transportation to Iran. This strategic move aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz blockade as 3,000+ containers remain stranded at Karachi port.The Government of Pakistan has formally notified six land routes for the transit of international goods to Iran. The move, effective as of April 25, follows the Ministry of Commerce’s issuance of the ‘Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026.’ The notification comes at a critical juncture as the ongoing US-Iran conflict enters its third month, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed to commercial shipping. The maritime blockade has left thousands of containers destined for Iran stranded at Karachi’s ports, threatening a total collapse of regional supply chains.According to the statutory regulatory order (SRO), the new transit framework utilises both existing infrastructure and newly prioritised coastal corridors. The six designated routes include:Add WION as a Preferred SourceGwadar to Gabd: It's a critical link identified as the primary corridor due to its proximity to the border.Karachi/Port Qasim to Gabd: Utilising the coastal highway via Lyari, Ormara, and Pasni.Karachi to Taftan: The traditional inland route through Khuzdar and Dalbandin.Gwadar to Taftan (Inland): Linking the deep-sea port to the Taftan border via Turbat and Quetta.Gwadar to Taftan (Coastal-Inland Hybrid): Utilising Lyari and Khuzdar.Karachi to Gabd (Direct): A streamlined commercial transit route.As per news outlet Dawn, more than 3,000 containers routed for Iran are stuck at the Karachi port for a couple of days. The reports have surfaced after the Strait of Hormuz blockade has disrupted one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply before the conflict.Trending StoriesPutin condemns shooting, discusses Iran War, Ukraine ceasefire with Trump in phone callNo AC required? India's 3,000-year-old method can cut house heat by up to 50% naturally, study finds'Nitrogen Tires': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln jets cannot use normal airPakistan notifies 6 transit routes for Iran goods amid Strait of Hormuz standoff5,000-year-old mystery: Scientists discover Stone Age apocalypse in tomb of two peoples'The carrier group': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln is always surrounded by hidden destroyersPolymarket bets $4.8M on 2026 West Bengal elections, projects BJP as favourite after phase 2'Going dark': When do...
Pakistan Opens Six Routes for Iran Transit Trade Amid Crisis
These routes now allow third-country cargo destined for Iran to move securely across Pakistani soil, backed by strict customs safeguards. This framework builds directly on the 2008 Pakistan-Iran agreement on international road transport. It ensures all transit operations follow established Customs Act 1969 procedures while requiring an ...
Pakistan Opens Six Land Routes To Keep Iran's Trade Lifeline Alive Amid ...
For Iran, whose oil revenues have been slashed by an estimated $400 million a day under the blockade, Pakistan's land routes offer a critical, if partial, workaround to Washington's maritime stranglehold.
