--- title: "Karachi Port's shipping connectivity index reaches record high in Q2 2026" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9054-karachi-port-records-highest-ever-shipping-connectivity site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Karachi Port's shipping connectivity index reaches record high in Q2 2026 business · updated 18 Sep 2026, 4:45 PM PKT · 17–18 Sep 2026 · 11 articles from 9 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > 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. ## Same story from 9 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Abb Takk News** — [Karachi Port achieves record-high shipping connectivity](https://abbtakk.tv/karachi-port-achieves-record-high-shipping-connectivity/) · 18 Sep 2026, 4:45 PM PKT > 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... - **BOL News** — [Karachi port's shipping connectivity hits all-time high, minister Says](https://bolnews.com/business/karachi-ports-shipping-connectivity-hits-all-time-high-minister-says) · 18 Sep 2026, 3:07 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan’s Karachi Port achieves its highest liner shipping connectivity score](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistans-karachi-port-achieves-its-highest-liner-shipping-connectivity-score-3001593) · 18 Sep 2026, 10:23 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Karachi Port connectivity hits milestone](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030750/karachi-port-connectivity-hits-milestone) · 18 Sep 2026, 7:10 AM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Business Recorder** — [Second quarter of CY2026: Karachi Port’s PLSCI score rises to 343](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440056/second-quarter-of-cy2026-karachi-ports-plsci-score-rises-to-343) · 18 Sep 2026, 6:12 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **The Nation** — [Karachi Port achieves highest-ever liner shipping connectivity: Junaid Anwar](https://www.nation.com.pk/18-Sep-2026/karachi-port-achieves-highest-ever-liner-shipping-connectivity-junaid-anwar) · 18 Sep 2026, 5:13 AM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **ARY News (English)** — [Karachi Port records highest-ever shipping connectivity](https://arynews.tv/karachi-port-records-highest-ever-shipping-connectivity) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:46 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > In a statement, the minister said the PLSCI, based on connectivity data covering around 900 ports worldwide, highlighted Karachi... - **Profit** — [Karachi Port connectivity index jumps to record 343.02 in Q2](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/17/karachi-port-connectivity-index-jumps-to-record-34302-in-q2) · 17 Sep 2026, 10:18 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan moves up one place to 34th in overall liner shipping connectivity ranking - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Karachi Port records highest ever shipping connectivity](https://www.app.com.pk/national/karachi-port-records-highest-ever-shipping-connectivity/) · 17 Sep 2026, 8:05 PM PKT · 97% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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