Pakistan Allows Transit Of Afghan Goods Through All Ports After Months-Long Halt
Pakistan has lifted restrictions on the transit of Afghan goods through its ports after months of suspension, the country’s commerce ministry said on Tuesday.
Pakistan has lifted restrictions on the transit of Afghan goods through its ports after months of suspension, the country’s commerce ministry said on Tuesday.
Pakistan Ministry of Commerce said Afghan transit cargo currently stranded at the ports of Karachi, Gwadar and other border crossings has been cleared for export through all Pakistani ports. The move follows a special exemption approved by the Federal Board of Revenue.
Taliban authorities have not yet issued an official response to the decision.
Pakistan closed all border crossings with Afghanistan in October 2025 following deadly clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani security personnel. The shutdown, which lasted for about three months, caused significant economic losses on both sides of the border.
Pakistani traders had previously warned that the prolonged closure was costing them more than $4 million a day.
Under normal conditions, Afghanistan exports dried fruit, fresh produce, vegetables and coal to Pakistan, while importing cement, textiles, fruit, agricultural produce and other commercial goods from its neighbour.
