Karachi, Pakistan - A Pakistan-flagged ship carrying crude oil is scheduled to reach the Karachi Port on Saturday after crossing through the Strait of Hormuz, the government announced. This is the first merchant ship to be allowed to cross the strait since the US and Iran agreed on a ceasefire.
The ship, carrying thousands of tonnes of crude oil, left for the Strait of Hormuz last Sunday and is expected to dock at Karachi port tomorrow.
This comes after Iran and the US agreed on a conditional ceasefire on April 8, which included the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Pakistan has been playing a key role in mediating the conflict and has been involved in a two-week ceasefire process.
The country is facing a fuel crisis since the West Asia conflict began, with the government announcing two to three hours of daily load shedding as part of its fuel saving measures.
