What does Karachi Port matter to Pakistan?
The struggle between India and Pakistan is increasing. Meanwhile, it is being claimed in many media reports, India’s retaliation has reached Pakistan’s Karachi Port. The voices of loud blasts were heard in Karachi city late on Thursday night, which may have feared that the attack may have been carried out by the Indian Navy.
However, no official confirmation has been made by the Government of India or the Navy yet. But if the Karachi Port is really targeted, then it can be not just a military attack but an economic and strategically paralyz -making blow for Pakistan.
Karachi targeted for the first time after 50 years
It is being told that this is the first time after the 1971 war when the Indian Navy has opened a direct front towards Karachi Port. Karachi Port is the largest and busiest port in Pakistan. Any type of attack here directly affects Pakistan’s economy and security system.
What is Karachi Port and why is it important?
Karachi Port is located in Karachi, the capital of Sindh province of Pakistan. It is a natural depth port on the Arabian Sea. About 60 percent of Pakistan’s trade is done from here, so it is also called the economic backbone of the country. Karachi Port is not only a business center but also an important part of Pakistan’s military strategy. From here not only the goods are import-export, but the activities of the Navy also run. In such a situation, if this port is att
Karachi port strength
About 11.5 km long navigational channels and 12.2 meters depth have around 1600 ships every year/ It has 30 dry cargo and 3 liquid cargo berths. The cargo handling capacity here is 26 million tonnes annually, including 14 million tons of liquid and 12 million tonnes of dry cargo.