Pulse-e-Asia

Iran is shifting key transit routes toward Pakistani ports, reducing its reliance on UAE ports, particularly Jebel Ali, for transit goods.

Gwadar, Karachi, and Port Qasim could now play a bigger role in supporting regional trade and maritime logistics during Gulf disruptions.

Jebel Ali, a massive hub on the southern outskirts of Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪

Do you think Pakistan, Iran, and Oman could form a trio to manage port and maritime activity across the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman?

(Gwadar, Bandar Abbas, Sohar Port)

Three ports, three coastlines.

Nepal 🇳🇵Airlines sparked a major online storm after posting a map that showed Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as part of Pakistan 🇵🇰.

The post triggered backlash across India, with boycott calls trending and demands for diplomatic action.

The airline later deleted the post and issued an apology, calling it a mapping error.

One map, one post, and a regional controversy reopened.