Karachi Port's shipping connectivity index reaches record high in Q2 2026
Most outlets reported that Karachi Port’s liner shipping connectivity index (PLSCI) reached a record high of 343.02 in the second quarter of 2026, as stated by the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs. Several also noted that Pakistan’s global ranking improved to 34th. While the framing was largely consistent, a few outlets, like Profit, added additional context about the global ranking, and BOL News repeated the same excerpt twice. Overall, the coverage emphasized the record PLSCI score and the minister’s statement.
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Karachi Port achieves record-high shipping connectivity
ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port’s connectivity with international liner shipping services has reached a record level, with its Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) climbing to 343.02 in the second quarter of 2026. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the latest figure marked the highest PLSCI score recorded...
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Karachi port's shipping connectivity hits all-time high, minister Says
Karachi Port's shipping connectivity reaches an all-time high with a PLSCI score of 343.02 in Q2 2026, boosting Pakistan's global ranking to 34th.
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Karachi Port connectivity hits milestone
ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port’s liner shipping connectivity has reached an all-time high, with its Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) score rising to 343 in the second quarter of 2026. In a statement on Thursday, Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the PLSCI, based on connectivity data covering around 900 ports worldwide, underscores Karachi Port’s growing positi...
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Second quarter of CY2026: Karachi Port’s PLSCI score rises to 343
ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port’s liner shipping connectivity has reached an all-time high, with its Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) score rising to 343 in the second quarter of 2026. According to a spokesman for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the PLSCI, based on connectivity data covering around 900 ports worldwide, underscores Karachi Port’s growing position in the global shipping n...
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Karachi Port achieves highest-ever liner shipping connectivity: Junaid Anwar
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has said Karachi Port’s liner shipping connectivity has reached its highest-ever level, with its Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) score rising to 343 in the second quarter of 2026.
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Karachi Port records highest-ever shipping connectivity
In a statement, the minister said the PLSCI, based on connectivity data covering around 900 ports worldwide, highlighted Karachi...
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Karachi Port connectivity index jumps to record 343.02 in Q2
Pakistan moves up one place to 34th in overall liner shipping connectivity ranking
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Karachi Port records highest ever shipping connectivity
ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday that Karachi Port had recorded its highest-ever shipping connectivity, with its Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) rising to 343.02 in the second quarter of 2026 from 309.81 in the first quarter, reflecting stronger links with international liner shipping services...
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