TFN Analytical Report
Date: 7-3-2026 Prepared by The Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) Data Sources Intended for Validation • Pakistan Bureau of Statistics• Trade Development Authority of Pakistan• Karachi Port Trust• Port Qasim Authority• Shipping lines operating Pakistan–GCC routes 1. Executive Summary Pakistan’s perishable export sector is highly exposed to maritime disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the primary […]
Fuel Shock, Freight Costs and Inflation: Immediate Logistics Actions Pakistan Must Take
Date: 8-3-2026 The ongoing geopolitical escalation in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran is disrupting global energy markets and pushing fuel prices upward across the world. Pakistan is already feeling the impact through rising diesel prices and increasing freight tariffs. Because more than 90% of Pakistan’s freight moves by diesel trucks, […]
TFN Peace Message on the Middle East Situation
Date: 9-3-2026 Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) – Call for Peace and Stability The Trade Facilitation Network expresses deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Wars and instability not only bring immense human suffering but also disrupt the economic lifelines that connect nations and support millions of livelihoods. From the corridors linking Asia […]
Research Article: The Arabian Sea Pivot
Date: 15-3-2026 Date: 14th March 2026 Source: Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) – R&D Department Abstract In the wake of persistent geopolitical instability within the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb, global supply chains are facing a structural crisis of “chokepoint dependency.” This article explores the strategic repositioning of Pakistani ports—Karachi Port (KPT) and Port Qasim […]
Immediate Losses & Strategic Gains for Pakistan Amid Hormuz Disruption (2026)
Date: 23-3-2026 Submitted by: The Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) – R&D Win For: Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan The disruption risk in the Strait of Hormuz is already imposing significant real-time economic costs on Pakistan, estimated in the range of: PKR 1.2 – 1.8 trillion annualized impact (USD 4.3 – 6.5 billion) Simultaneously, […]
A Turning Point in Global Maritime Trade — TFN Research Brief
Date: 29-3-2026 The Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) has released a comprehensive research paper on the unfolding maritime disruption in the Persian Gulf—and the findings are both alarming and transformative. The Strait of Hormuz is no longer functioning as a free commercial artery. It has effectively become a selectively controlled corridor, where access is dictated not […]
Rethinking Fuel Pricing in Pakistan: A Hybrid Model for Stability, Efficiency, and Fairness
Date: 4-4-2026 TFN RESEARCH ARTICLE |By Muhammad Anwar CMILT | Founder and Chairman | Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) Abstract Pakistan’s fuel pricing mechanism is currently based on Import Parity Pricing (IPP), a system that fully transmits international oil price volatility to domestic consumers. Despite having domestic crude production (~15%) and local refining capacity, the pricing […]
Ethanol vs Petrol: Pakistan’s Hidden Economic Opportunity
Date: 6-4-2026 Pakistan is exporting ethanol… while importing expensive petrol. This is not just a trade imbalance — it is a missed strategic opportunity. The Reality: Ethanol in Pakistan Pakistan produces approximately 1 billion litres of ethanol annually, primarily from molasses (a by-product of the sugar industry). Current allocation: Export value: The Core Imbalance 👉 […]
When diplomacy works, the entire world breathes easier
Date: 8-4-2026 At a time when global tensions were pushing trade, energy security, and supply chains toward uncertainty, Pakistan stepped forward — not as a spectator, but as a responsible mediator. The successful facilitation of a ceasefire between major global powers and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is not just a political milestone […]
A significant milestone for Pakistan’s transit and trade facilitation ecosystem 🇵🇰
Date: 11-4-2026 On April 10th in Karachi, the first two reefer TIR transport movements were successfully inaugurated—marking the beginning of a new chapter in cross-border logistics via Gabbd/Rimdan (Iran). This development represents a landmark step in operationalizing the TIR system through Gabbd, strategically located near Gwadar. It reflects growing momentum toward diversifying Pakistan’s transit corridors […]