In this exclusive interview with Matrix Media, Director Transit Trade (Peshawar) Arbab Qaiser elucidates the transformative steps Pakistan has undertaken to revitalize its trade ties with Afghanistan post the 2021 shifts. Key insights include: Redefining Tariffs: sweeping cuts in customs duties and taxes are reshaping the trade landscape, making business both feasible and thriving for Afghan imports.
Operational Excellence: 24/7 customs clearances, extended border operational hours, and the activation of the Angoor Adda. Guardians of Transit: state-of-the-art measures, including bonded cages, sophisticated tracking, and enhanced container security, ensuring transit cargo remains uncompromised and fluid.
Future Horizons: plans spanning land-to-air transit expansions and how the innovative TIR regime might be a linchpin for Afghan exports entering China.
