Border trade halted at Torkham, Chaman & other crossings amid security tensions Aftab Maken Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended all import and export customs clearance at multiple border stations with Afghanistan, citing security threats following what officials described as “unprovoked aggression” from the Afghan side. According to …
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Exports rise over 12% as imports decline, improving the monthly trade balance significantly. BeNewz Report Pakistan’s trade deficit witnessed a notable contraction in September 2025, driven by a rise in exports and a significant reduction in imports, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The …
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Commercial import of used vehicles under five years old now permitted until June 2026, with phased duty reduction planned through 2030. BeNewz Report The Ministry of Commerce has officially notified amendments to Pakistan’s Import Policy Order, allowing the commercial import of used vehicles up to five years old, effective immediately. …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to see a significant shift in its automotive market and public finance management, following key approvals from the Ministry of Commerce and the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. Starting September 2025, the commercial import of used cars will officially be permitted, marking a new …
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The country’s trade deficit during the period from July 2024 to April 2025 increased by 8.81%, surpassing the $21.35 billion mark, says an official data released by PBS here on Friday. The data further revealed that the trade deficit also surged in April, by 55.20% on a monthly basis to …
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