Challenges to Pak-Afghan Trade Post-Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan

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Matrix media had a conversation with Amjad Safi, director of PAJCCI, on the growing concerns over peace in bordering area that’s affecting trade between the two countries. Post-Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan trade is facilitated by allowing trade in Pakistani Rupee but there is lack of proper payment mechanism to the exporters on both sides. While there have been discussions around alternatives such as barter trade and opening escrow accounts, the stakeholders are yet to agree on any such arrangement.