By S.M. Inam
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has allowed the export of multiple goods to Iran, including rice, seafood, and pharmaceutical products. A temporary exemption has also been granted on the condition of bank guarantees and letters of credit for land-route exports.
According to the Ministry of Commerce, exports via land routes to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Central Asian countries have been permitted. A special relaxation has been introduced for three months, effective from March 24 to June 21, 2026. Trade through Iran is expected to significantly reduce exporters’ costs and transit time.
The statement said that the Ministry of Commerce has approved a temporary exemption from financial instruments for exports to Iran and Central Asian states. Pakistan will be able to export rice, seafood, potatoes, meat, onions, maize, fruits, pharmaceutical products, and tents under this relaxation.
A partial exemption from State Bank regulations has also been granted, while the condition to repatriate export proceeds within the stipulated time remains in place. The move is expected to strengthen regional trade connectivity.
Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal said the government is taking practical steps to promote exports and facilitate traders. He added that Pakistan will now be able to export rice to Central Asia and Azerbaijan via Iran, and removing barriers to pharmaceutical exports remains a top priority.
He said the Ministry of Commerce is utilising all resources to enhance regional connectivity and increase trade volume. Trade through Iran will reduce exporters’ costs and time, and boosting exports will help move the country towards economic stability.
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