ISLAMABAD: The government has permitted the re-export of transit cargo stranded at Pakistani ports, a move aimed at easing rising demurrage charges for Afghan importers. The decision comes after the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure on October 11, 2025, which halted bilateral trade and disrupted the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT). Read More: KP business leaders warn of […]
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Pakistan restores Afghan transit trade after 10-day suspension
Islamabad: Pakistan has gradually resumed Afghan transit trade after a 10-day suspension caused by border tensions. The Directorate of Transit Trade announced that nearly 300 vehicles will be cleared in three phases, starting from Chaman Border. Authorities said the step will provide significant relief to traders, transporters, and cargo operators. The temporary halt followed clashes […]
Tensions halt Afghan transit trade at Karachi ports
Afghan transit trade from Karachi has been suspended indefinitely, causing long queues of containers at the port. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ordered an immediate halt to the movement of Afghan transit cargo from Karachi Port. The decision was made during an important meeting chaired by the Director General of Afghan Transit Trade […]
Pakistan suspends Afghan Transit Trade amid border clashes
KARACHI – Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Islamabad has suspended all Afghan Transit Trade operations from Karachi ports, The News reported on Thursday. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has instructed all terminals to offload containers and halt transport operations. The decision came after a meeting at the Directorate of Transit Trade Headquarters […]