The Taliban’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced a fixed timetable for exports through the Torkham border crossing, allocating specific hours for agricultural and non-agricultural goods.
In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said that following consultations with the private sector, 14 hours per day during the harvest season will be dedicated to exporting fresh fruit and vegetables. A separate 10 hours will be reserved for other goods.
Officials said the new system is intended to streamline exports, reduce the spoilage of perishable produce, and provide greater ease for traders.
The decision comes after years of disruption at the key crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Over the past two years, Afghan traders have faced dozens of stoppages at Torkham, leading to widespread spoilage of fruit and vegetables and financial losses worth tens of millions of dollars.
