U.S. refutes claims of containers “missing” from Karachi Port

Contrary to recent media reports, 19,000 United States/ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) containers have not been stolen from Karachi ports.  

Media suggestions that 19,000 United States/ ISAF containers were stolen, including containers that contain weapons and ammunition, are false, the US embassy said Thursday 

While the United States routinely uses Karachi ports for both diplomatic and military shipments, neither the United States nor ISAF has ever shipped weapons or ammunition via Karachi ports.  

All United States government and ISAF cargo shipments are subject to inspection by Pakistani customs authorities. 

The United States and ISAF use carriers who are licensed and bonded by Pakistani Customs authorities. 

The United States tracks and accounts for all military cargo shipments worldwide, including those shipments entering and transiting Pakistan.

“We have engaged the appropriate Pakistani authorities on this topic.  We have underscored that the United States is able to account for all shipments that have arrived in and transited Karachi ports.”

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Posted by Tahir Khan on Sep 5 2013. Filed under Latest News, USA. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.