"The Ministry of Commerce issued the Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026 on April 25, bringing it into immediate effect. The order allows goods originating from third countries to be transported through Pakistan and delivered to Iran by road."
"Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan described the initiative as a significant step toward promoting regional trade and enhancing Pakistan's role as a key trade corridor."
"The six designated routes link Pakistan's main ports, Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar, with two Iranian border crossings, Gabd and Taftan, passing through Balochistan."
"The shortest route, the Gwadar-Gabd corridor, reduces travel time to the Iranian border to between two and three hours, compared with the 16 to 18 hours it takes from Karachi."
Pakistan has activated six overland transit routes for goods destined for Iran due to shipping disruptions caused by US-Iran tensions. The Ministry of Commerce issued the Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026, allowing goods from third countries to be transported through Pakistan to Iran. This initiative aims to enhance regional trade and solidify Pakistan's role as a key trade corridor. The routes connect major Pakistani ports with Iranian border crossings, significantly reducing travel time for cargo.
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