⚓ Pakistan’s Sea Ports: PPSC/FPSC/NTS Exam Guide (2025 Update)
Strategic Fact: Pakistan’s ports handle 95% of national trade worth $60 billion annually!
🌊 Major Sea Ports at Glance
| Port | Location | Operational | Cargo Capacity | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi Port | Sindh | 1854 | 45M tons | Oldest & largest port |
| Port Qasim | Karachi | 1980 | 35M tons | Industrial hub port |
| Gwadar Port | Balochistan | 2007 | 300M tons* | CPEC Crown Jewel |
| Keti Bandar | Sindh | 1997 | 2M tons | Delta fishing port |
| Ormara Port | Balochistan | 1998 | N/A | Naval base |
| Pasni Port | Balochistan | 1989 | 1.5M tons | Coastal fishing |
| Jiwani Port | Balochistan | 1985 | 1M tons | Near Iran border |
| Gadani Port | Balochistan | 1974 | N/A | Ship-breaking yard |
| Bin Qasim Port | Karachi | 1980 | – | Integrated with Port Qasim |
| Korangi Creek | Karachi | 2009 | 5M tons | Oil terminal |
| Sonmiani | Balochistan | 2004 | N/A | Space research base |
| Sir Creek | Sindh | Non-op | – | India-Pak disputed area |
| Kalmat Khor | Balochistan | Planned | – | Future LNG terminal |
| Pishukan | Gwadar | 2016 | N/A | CPEC support port |
| Gharo Creek | Sindh | Planned | – | Tidal energy project |
📜 7 Maritime Histories
- Karachi Port built by British in 1854
- Gwadar purchased from Oman in 1958 ($3M)
- Port Qasim named after Muhammad bin Qasim
- Gadani is world’s 3rd largest ship-breaking yard
- Keti Bandar means “Port of Keti” in Sindhi
- Gwadar depth: 14.5m (natural deep-sea port)
- Pakistan’s EEZ covers 290,000 km²
📝 10 High-Value Exam Questions
1. Largest port by capacity?
A) Karachi ✓
2. CPEC flagship port?
B) Gwadar ✓
3. Ship-breaking hub?
C) Gadani ✓
4. Purchased from Oman?
D) Gwadar ✓
5. Industrial hub port?
A) Port Qasim ✓
6. Disputed creek area?
B) Sir Creek ✓
7. Space research port?
C) Sonmiani ✓
8. Oldest operational port?
D) Karachi ✓
9. Future LNG terminal?
A) Kalmat Khor ✓
10. Named after Arab general?
B) Bin Qasim ✓
💡 Exam Hack: Focus on port capacities + CPEC projects – 80% of questions test these!
