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Pakistan to Require Permit From Afghan Commercial Drivers Instead of Visas

Pakistan will now accept a temporary permit for Afghan commercial goods entering the country.

According to reports, trucks without the temporary permit will no longer be allowed entry into Pakistan.

Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, stated that the acting Minister of Industry and Commerce reached an agreement with the Deputy Minister of Commerce of Pakistan for the one-year trial period for the movement of commercial trucks.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce spokesperson said: "One of the agreed points was the temporary entry permit for the free movement of trucks for one year on a trial basis between the two countries, effective from May 1, 2024. With this temporary permit, there will be no need for a visa or passport."

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate also said: "When the Pakistani Deputy Minister of Commerce visited Afghanistan, they made many promises. We believe there will be no problems, but if issues arise, we have alternative solutions to prevent losses for traders."

The Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Investment noted that given Pakistan's economic situation, the country is now looking to address technical, commercial, and transit issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Naqibullah Safi, head of the Joint Chamber, said: "Pakistan now wants to address the significant issues that have existed for years regarding trade and transit relations with Afghanistan."

Several economic experts emphasize that for the sake of facilitating trade, both the Pakistani and Afghan governments must follow through on their commitments.

Mohammad Nabi Afghan, an economist, stated: "We ask Pakistan to give us more time in this situation and to create conditions in the future that will allow people to obtain these permits."

According to Pakistan's decision, from now on, drivers of trucks carrying transit goods must obtain an entry permit from Peshawar and Quetta. To obtain this permit, they must present their identification documents along with a travel permit and documents related to the transport of import, export, and transit goods.

Pakistan to Require Permit From Afghan Commercial Drivers Instead of Visas

Several economists emphasize that for the sake of facilitating trade, both the Pakistani and Afghan governments must follow through on their commitments.

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Pakistan will now accept a temporary permit for Afghan commercial goods entering the country.

According to reports, trucks without the temporary permit will no longer be allowed entry into Pakistan.

Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, stated that the acting Minister of Industry and Commerce reached an agreement with the Deputy Minister of Commerce of Pakistan for the one-year trial period for the movement of commercial trucks.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce spokesperson said: "One of the agreed points was the temporary entry permit for the free movement of trucks for one year on a trial basis between the two countries, effective from May 1, 2024. With this temporary permit, there will be no need for a visa or passport."

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate also said: "When the Pakistani Deputy Minister of Commerce visited Afghanistan, they made many promises. We believe there will be no problems, but if issues arise, we have alternative solutions to prevent losses for traders."

The Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Investment noted that given Pakistan's economic situation, the country is now looking to address technical, commercial, and transit issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Naqibullah Safi, head of the Joint Chamber, said: "Pakistan now wants to address the significant issues that have existed for years regarding trade and transit relations with Afghanistan."

Several economic experts emphasize that for the sake of facilitating trade, both the Pakistani and Afghan governments must follow through on their commitments.

Mohammad Nabi Afghan, an economist, stated: "We ask Pakistan to give us more time in this situation and to create conditions in the future that will allow people to obtain these permits."

According to Pakistan's decision, from now on, drivers of trucks carrying transit goods must obtain an entry permit from Peshawar and Quetta. To obtain this permit, they must present their identification documents along with a travel permit and documents related to the transport of import, export, and transit goods.

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