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Iraq, Pakistan secure separate Iran agreements for Hormuz oil, LNG transit
Hormuz is increasingly functioning less as a universally open international waterway and more as a managed corridor
A land route for Iran-bound cargo puts Pakistan on the risk map
The new route gives Iran a land-based option as maritime routes remain constrained
AD Ports expands in Pakistan + Oman’s Duqm gets a cold chain push
Stories on our radar this morning from around the region
AD Ports advances Karachi port expansions after securing dredging partner
Netherlands-based Van Oord will lead the dredging works — scheduled to be completed in 1Q 2026
DP World’s road freight JV in Pakistan greenlit by authorities
The NLC will hold a majority 60% share in the JV, while DP World will get the remaining 40% stake
PostEx closes USD 7.3 mn pre-series A round
The investment will allow PostEx to expand its operations in the GCC
Pakistan and Dubai ink framework agreements to cooperate on rail and a new economic zone
The investment pact covers cooperation in railways, economic zones and infrastructure
GCC, Pakistan sign initial trade agreement + UAE officials have been busy
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and P akistan inked an initial trade agreement on 28 September in Riyadh, Saudi Press…
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