KARACHI: Around 51,000 metric tons of imported wheat arrived at Karachi Port on Wednesday.
According to a Karachi Port Trust (KPT) statement, “The geared vessel MV GOKOVA M, carrying a declared manifest of 51,000 metric tons of wheat arrived at Karachi Port at 1225 hours on Oct 28.”
It added that another geared vessel, MV Great Rainbow, carrying 59,132 metric tons of wheat, was expected to arrive on Nov 3.
“Together, the two vessels represent a declared wheat cargo volume of over 110,000 metric tons,” the KPT said, highlighting the port’s capacity to facilitate bulk commodity handling through Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML) and support the smooth flow of essential imports.
“The KPT is facilitating the handling of bulk wheat cargo at KGTML, reinforcing Karachi Port’s role in supporting the country’s essential commodity imports and ensuring efficient cargo operations,” it added.
On Monday, Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain had stated that arrangements could be made to import up to 550,000 metric tons of wheat in accordance with provincial requirements and demand.
Published in Dawn, October 29th, 2026
