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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is regaining its participation in the Afghan transit trade as cargo flow increased 43.95 percent to 93,732 containers in 2018-19 from 60,516 containers in the previous year, official data showed. <\/p>\n
The assessed import value of transit loads also grew a robust 54.88pc to $ 5,715 billion in 2018-19 from $ 3.97 billion a year earlier. <\/p>\n
Container flow, which was 75,288 in 2009-10, declined significantly after the implementation of the new transit treaty on June 13, 2011. Many experts believe that Afghanistan diverted traffic trade to Iran and India as both countries they have developed infrastructure in and around the Iranian ports of Chabahar and Bandar Abbas. <\/p>\n
The sudden increase in the overall traffic load shows a mixed trend. Shipments include commercial, non-commercial and US charges. UU. \/ ISAF. The growth trend in these cargo flows also experienced deep fluctuations at the border exit stations of Torkham and Chaman. <\/p>\n
Data show that the flow of transit containers in Torkham grew a negligible 9.7pc to 39,175 in 2018-19 from 35,699 in the previous year. The assessed import value of cargo in Torkham reached $ 2.63 billion during the year under review compared to $ 2.23 billion in the previous year, which shows an increase of 17.9 percent. <\/p>\n
\nThe Chaman crossing emerges as a preferred route for cargo movement<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Traditionally, Torkham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was one of the main border points for the cargo movement. However, a slowdown in commercial charges was noted during the outgoing fiscal year. <\/p>\n
The flow of commercial containers grew 4.6pc to 37,202 in 2018-19 from 35,564 a year ago. In terms of value, growth was recorded at $ 2.44 billion compared to $ 2.22 billion in the last year, reflecting a growth of 10pc. <\/p>\n
It is believed that the fall of commercial containers at the Torkham border was one of the results of the bordering of the border with Afghanistan, as smugglers find it difficult to re-enter merchandise in transit in the KP areas. However, there is no official confirmation for this. <\/p>\n
The only justification in support of this argument is the substantial increase in commercial containers that grew by more than 90 pcs in just one year at the Chaman border. This diversion shows that traffic importers have chosen Chaman as a new destination until the fence is completed in the province of Balochistan. <\/p>\n
Speaking to Dawn, a customs officer said that those engaged in transit trade have complained about the strict implementation of the axle load condition implemented by the National Highway Authority (NHA). Traders believe that the implementation of the measures by the CNS is stricter in KP and not in Balochistan, which leads to deviation. <\/p>\n
US container flow UU. \/ ISAF reached 1,178 in Torkham in 2018-19 from 93 in the previous year, showing a massive increase of 1,166pc. <\/p>\n
Similar growth was observed in non-commercial container containers that are mainly used by the Afghan government, non-governmental organizations and embassies stationed in Afghanistan. <\/p>\n
Contrary to this, the total traffic load flow in Chaman reached 51,641 containers in 2018-19 compared to 24,817 containers in the previous year, showing an increase of 108pc. This growth is mainly the result of the increase in commercial loads at the Chaman station, which increased by 90.5 percent to 45,463 in 2018-19 from 23,864 in the previous year. In terms of value, the assessed import value of these containers reached $ 2,397 billion compared to $ 893 million in the previous year, showing an increase of 168.4 percent. <\/p>\n
US containers UU. \/ ISAF at Chaman station fell to 591 in 2018-19 from 953 in the previous year, showing a decrease of 37.9pc. A similar trend in non-commercial loads was observed at the Chaman station. All these figures show that Chaman has become a favorite destination for commercial importers in the outgoing fiscal year. <\/p>\n
Based on these data, the official believes that another area would be for the government to control the smuggling of goods would be the coastal belt in Balochistan. <\/p>\n
Pakistan has allowed 75 percent of Afghan transit shipments through the green channel immediately after the presentation of the goods declaration. Of the rest, the load of 20 pieces that requires scanning will be eliminated in two days and 5 pieces in three days. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the president of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Pakistan (FPCCI), Daroo Khan Achakzai, said Dawn<\/em> that the facilitation measures taken by the Pakistani government will further increase transit trade. <\/p>\n
He also stressed the need to implement the Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) with true letter and spirit. The FPCCI president further noted that Pakistan can play a decisive role in ensuring Afghanistan's food security.<\/p>\n
Posted on Dawn, September 29, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/pre>\n<\/pre>\n
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