Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 6:18 AM

Karachi's Port Qasim has achieved a significant global milestone by being ranked 9th among the world's most improved container ports according to the World Bank's latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) covering the years 2020 to 2024. This remarkable rise in ranking, marked by a 35.2-point leap in overall performance, firmly establishes Port Qasim as one of the top 20 improving ports worldwide. The recognition highlights Pakistan's ongoing efforts to modernise its maritime infrastructure and optimise port operations, signalling a new era of efficiency and competitiveness for the country's port sector.

The CPPI, developed through a collaborative effort between the World Bank an...