The federal government has dismissed a notification circulating on social media claiming that all port entries in Pakistan had been temporarily suspended, calling the document fabricated and misleading.
According to the Ministry of Information, no such directive has been issued by either the Cabinet Division or the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. Officials clarified that the viral notification falsely alleged that entries at major ports across the country would remain suspended until March 10 due to security concerns.
The fake notice claimed that operations at several key ports, including Karachi, Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara, and Jiwani, would be halted temporarily. Authorities said the document circulating online has no official basis and urged the public to avoid sharing unverified information.
The clarification comes amid heightened regional tensions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has already disrupted shipping routes around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit corridor.
Government officials warned that misinformation and fabricated notices are spreading rapidly online and can create unnecessary panic among citizens and businesses. The Ministry of Information advised the public to rely only on official government sources for updates regarding port operations and national security matters.
Authorities reiterated that Pakistan’s ports remain fully operational, and no suspension of port entries has been ordered.